Madi and Lauren Waterbury are hosting the 2020 Barrel Blowout, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. The location for the barrel racing event is the Gallatin Dockery Park.
This is the first year for the event and the Waterburys hope it will be the start of more events at the park’s arena.
“It’s a really nice location that my sister and I used to compete at as kids so we would like to bring some life back to it and gets some more people in here,” says Maddi, a Jamesport resident. Maddi graduated from Pattonsburg High School and Lauren graduated from Jamesport High School.
There will be peewee, youth, open, and senior class events at the Barrel Blowout.
“We are lucky and have some good sponsors,” says Madi. “We will be giving away 12 belt buckles along with lots of other prizes. There are also going to be vendors set up and a great cook shack with pulled pork meals.”
The girls thought at first, they would hold the even in St. Joe Pony Express Arena, but ran into a lack of parking.
“We had actually talked about having it at Gallatin before we ever set a location, but we weren’t sure who to get in touch with,” Madi says. “So, we were really happy when we finally figured it out.”
If you’re interested in being a vendor or participating in the event, call or text 816-288-8716.
“Sponsorship can be money or prizes,” says Madi. “We are trying to make sure each rider leaves with something and make it a fun day for everyone.”
So far, over 400 people have expressed an interest on the social media site.
“We would love to see lots of spectators come out,” says Madi. “Please bring lawn chairs as seating is limited. We hope to see everyone there and having a great time.”
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