MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO ANNOUNCES NEW HOLIDAY RODEO SEASON and New Western-Themed "Eight-Second Club" Opens

Mesquite, Texas (Sept. 28, 2009) - The Mesquite Championship Rodeo returns with its first ever holiday rodeo season including Thanksgiving Rodeos held on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 and Christmas Rodeos on Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30.

It’s two hours of non-stop action and rock’n roll with all the events that fans have come to expect at a championship rodeo including: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping. Also included for the kids are crowd favorite’s Justin Boots Mutton Bustin’ and the Borden Dash-For-Cash. Holiday rodeos will include a special performance from daredevil Troy Lerwill “The Wild Child” thrilling spectators with his spectacular motorcycle riding.

The rodeo continues to be an affordable family attraction with reserved seat ticket prices in the arena $6 for children (12 and under) and $11 for adults with parking for $3. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and rodeo events begin at 7:30 p.m.

Newly renovated open-air suites atop the arena on the third level have been reconfigured to seat 10, 20, 30 and even 80 patrons. Available on a nightly or annual basis, the luxury suites feature plasma screens, all-inclusive food and beverage packages, event programs and VIP parking. Suites can also be used during the day before the Rodeo for meetings or group functions.

New Eight-Second Club

Club Membership seat holders will have exclusive access to a new western themed private club called the Eight-Second Club. Membership amenities include a club seat located in the preferred first three rows, individually numbered VIP parking space, and all-inclusive dinner buffet with beverages including beer and wine in the Eight-Second Club. Opening during holiday 2009 rodeo season, the new club will feature a 25-foot custom bar, a chandelier that depicts all of the championship rodeo events, a stained concrete floor with the Star of Texas stamped in the center of the room, plasma screens with live rodeo action, and a treed-in patio with fire pit designed to allow a unique behind-the-scenes view of the rodeo contestant warm-up area. Other membership benefits include priority seating for non-rodeo events as well as year-round access to the Eight-Second Club and patio outside of scheduled arena events. Memberships to the most affordable sports and entertainment all-inclusive package in the Dallas Fort-Worth area are available by calling 972-285-8777.

We’ve listened to our customers and adjusted our marketing plan to accommodate business owners and families alike, who are searching for affordable entertainment especially in this economy,” said Mike McCall, managing partner of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo.

The rodeo is located at 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite Texas 75149 just 15 minutes away from downtown Dallas. For more information or to purchase tickets call 972-285-8777 or visit www.MesquiteRodeo.com.

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