Rodeo fans can mark their calendars as the Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo Week returns to Ringgold this September with a week of activities leading up to the annual LRCA Rodeo.

The week begins Sunday, Sept. 6, with a Sorting event at 7 p.m. Activities continue on Monday, Sept. 7, with Goat Tying at 6 p.m., followed by a Triathlon and Dummy Roping competition.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the community is invited to Church at the Arena at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Paul Daily with Wild Horse Ministries will break a young colt to be ridden during the event.

The rodeo action kicks into high gear on Thursday, Sept. 10, with Bulls & Barrels beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10, or attendees can purchase a $20 armband for access to the weekend rodeo events.

The LRCA Rodeo will take place Friday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m., with $10 admission. Rodeo Week concludes Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning with Breakaway Roping at 9 a.m., followed by the final night of the LRCA Rodeo at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free for the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday events, giving families several opportunities to enjoy the festivities before the weekend rodeo begins.

Organizers encourage the public to follow the Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo Facebook page for additional event details and updates as Rodeo Week approaches.

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