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Another successful Gerry Rodeo in the books
GERRY - Despite the predictions for rain, the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department had another very successful action-packed rodeo as nearly 10,000 fans filed through the gates while the kitchen crew served approximately 2,500 meals over the four-day 81st annual event. One of the highlights of the week was the appearance of three-time World Champion roper who traveled from his home in Denton, Texas, to rope and tie his calf in a fast 8.8 seconds.
Performance No. 3 at Gerry Rodeo
GERRY, N.Y. - The rain stopped and the skies cleared before a full house of excited rodeo fans filled the stands Friday night to cheer on professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation as well as Canada. They were competing for more than $50,000 in prize money in the third performance of the Gerry Fire Department's 81st PRCA rodeo.
Performance No. 3 at Gerry Rodeo
GERRY - The rain stopped and the skies cleared before a full house of excited rodeo fans filled the stands Friday night to cheer on professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation as well as Canada. They were competing for more than $50,000 in prize money in the third performance of the Gerry Fire Department's 81st PRCA rodeo.
Performance No. 3 at Gerry Rodeo
GERRY - The rain stopped and the skies cleared before a full house of excited rodeo fans filled the stands Friday night to cheer on professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation as well as Canada. They were competing for more than $50,000 in prize money in the third performance of the Gerry Fire Department's 81st PRCA rodeo.
Dodging storms
Editor's note: Results in this article reference Thursday's results from the Gerry Rodeo. Friday night's action will be recapped in Monday's edition. GERRY -- The weatherman predicted thunderstorms, but he was wrong as 2,500 fans turned out to watch exciting professional rodeo action under warm, clear skies for the second performance of the Gerry Fire Department's 81st annual rodeo on Thursday.
Bulls 14, Cowboys 0
Editor’s note: Results in this article reference Wednesday’s results from the Gerry Rodeo. Thursday night’s action will be recapped in Saturday’s edition.
It’s getting started
GERRY -- The Gerry Fire Department's annual rodeo is being recognized nationwide as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in Colorado has just released the names of more than 200 pro cowboys and cowgirls from more than 30 states and Canada who have signed up for this 81st annual event, and the list includes, for the first time, two World Champions.
Broncs have arrived for Gerry Rodeo
GERRY - The first semi-trailer load of broncs and bulls has arrived at the Gerry Rodeo grounds as the final preparations are underway for Wednesday's opening performance of the 81st annual PRCA rodeo at their site five miles north of Jamestown, New York, on Route 60.
Bring an appetite to the Gerry Rodeo
GERRY -- If you ever get frustrated with making out your weekly grocery list, try to imagine what head chef Kyle Van Akin faces as he prepares his order for the more than 3,000 dinners that he and his crew will serve over four days as a part of the Gerry Fire Department's 81st annual PRCA rodeo from Aug.
Cowboys ready for upcoming Gerry Rodeo
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Announcer Greg Simas Returning for 16th Appearance at Gerry Rodeo
When rodeo fans head to the Gerry Fire Department's 80th consecutive professional rodeo July 30th through August 2nd they will again be guided though the exciting rodeo action by one of pro rodeo's most skilled and experienced announcers, as Greg Simas returns for his 16th trip to Gerry. Simas, a California native, is an ex-Marine sergeant, who began his rodeo career with a five-year stint as a bull rider with the Military Rodeo Cowboys' Association.
Trick Rider Courtney Schum to Make Gerry Rodeo Debut
Rodeo fans will be thrilled by trick rider Courtney Schum, who is making her first trip to Gerry to help celebrate the Gerry Fire Department's 80th consecutive pro rodeo for four performances next week, Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM. Courtney is a young rising star in rodeo entertainment who was riding horses before she could walk, and she began her trick riding career at age seven.
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Dinners Are One Of Highlights At Gerry Rodeo
GERRY - For most people vacation means a time for rest and relaxation, but for Gerry residents Bruce and Paula Gustafson, their vacation for the past 12 years means working 14-16 hours days preparing and serving the more than 3,000 barbecue beef dinners that are part of the 72-year tradition of the Gerry Fire Department's PRCA rodeo, which runs Wednesday through Saturday this week.
Rodeo To Serve Beef Dinners On Saturday
GERRY - Fans of the traditional beef dinners that have been a part of the Gerry Fire Department's annual PRCA rodeos for the past 72 years will be able to celebrate Father's Day weekend with another early taste of the rodeo cuisine as chef Bruce Gustafson and his crew will be serving the dinners Saturday in the rodeo dining hall on Route 60 from 4 p.m. until sold out.
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