River City Roundup Omaha, Nebraska

55 and Better Day
Thursday, September 28th will feature 55 and Better Day at Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup. Several activities are being planned for those individuals age 55 and older. Sponsored by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, KKAR and Wells Fargo. The event will feature entertainment, health screenings, service information and a blood drive sponsored by the Red Cross and the Nebraska Beef Council.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Wear your pink shirts on Thursday, September 28th at the opening night of the ProRodeo Summer Tour Finale in support of Wrangler’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink (TETWP) campaign. One dollar for every ticket sold will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation- Nebraska Chapter. TETWP is a year-long western industry initiative to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Join the cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo personal as we meet our goal of having a sea of pink in the crowd on Thursday night!

Mutton Bustin/ Kids Stick Horse Rodeo
Do you have a little Buckaroo who wants to be just like the cowboys and cowgirls at the ProRodeo Summer Finale? Here’s your chance to register them for the Mutton Bustin and Stick Horse Rodeo at this year’s event. The Thursday, Sept. 28th performance will feature both activities. Registration for these two events will take place Friday, August 25th beginning at 10:00 a.m. central time. The first ten mutton bustin participants and the first twenty stick horse rodeo participants who call (402) 554-9600 ext. 100 will be registered. Mutton Bustin participants must be between the ages of 5-7 and weigh less then 55 pounds. Each participant must sign a liability release form and return it to our office by September 15th. Stick Horse Rodeo participants must be between ages 4-9. Two age categories: 4-6 year olds and 7-9 year olds. Each participant must sign a liability release form and return it to our office by September 15th.

Cheerleading Competition
The 2nd Annual High School Cheerleading & Dance Competition is open to all teams from Nebraska and Western Iowa. Squads will compete against each other and showcase their talents! The competition takes place Sat. Sept. 30 and the general public is invited to attend and watch these energetic groups. If your team is interested in participating please contact the Ak-Sar-Ben River City Roundup office at (402) 554-9600 ext. 104.

Tickets
Tickets are available at all price levels for all three nights of action!! All ticket prices include both the rodeo and concert. Thursday, Sept. 28th features the ProRodeo Summer Finale and DIAMOND RIO, Friday, Sept. 29th features the ProRodeo Summer Finale and BIG AND RICH + COWBOY TROY and Saturday, Sept. 30th features the ProRodeo Summer Finale and SUGARLAND. Tickets are available at any Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com the Qwest Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (402) 554-9600 or at www.rivercityroundup.org. Tickets are as low as $15!!

Art Show
The Ak-Sar-Ben Invitational Art Show and Sale will feature an exhibition of twelve nationally recognized artists including Michael Albrechsten, Mel Gerhold, Ted Long, George Lundeen, Del & Martha Pettigrew and more! The premiere opening and fixed price sale will take place on Friday, Sept. 29th. To attend these event please contact (402) 554-9600 ext. 100. The Art Show will be open to the public during Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup Friday, Sept. 29th through Sunday, Oct. 1st.

Kids Activities
From AgVentureland, to Funky Farmworks, Giddy Up Gulch to the Heritage Parade free family fun is everywhere at this year’s event. AgVentureland gives children the opportunity to participate in different modified faming events to teach them the importance of agriculture in our every day life. Funky Farmworks is a stage show which explores the fun side of science and farming while Giddy Up Gulch allows children to dress up just like a real cowboy as they make their own vests, neckerchief and visit Clem’s Chuckwagon. More free family events not to miss include Construction Junction, the Purina Checkerboard Corral petting zoo, the Great Model Train show, Heritage Parade and much more!

Red Hats
Red Hat Society members are invited for a full day of fun as part of Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup. Sandwiched before and after the luncheon, we’ll have presentations by Jo Ellen Simon, world-renowned sugar artist, Lisa Turner, Owner of Turner Events and Marketing, and Mindell Rethwisch, Co-Owner of Details. The Nebraska Beef Council will also host a cooking demonstration on its cooking stage, cooking up and serving recipes from The Healthy Beef Cookbook. Cost to attend is $25 and includes parking. Contact Blair Sinnett at (402) 554-9600 x 109 or at rcr@aksarben.org for more information.

Purple Ribbon Auction
The Purple Ribbon Auction featuring the sale of the 2006 Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition champion animals will take place Sunday, Oct. 1st at 5:00 p.m. The animals are auctioned to the highest bidder and the money raised helps insure the future education of young people interested in agriculture and help support the 4-H Livestock Exposition. The amount raised over the guarantee amount will be distributed back to recognize boys and girls who won top prizes as bonuses and support the production of the 4-H Exposition. To attend the event please contact (402) 554-9600 ext. 100.

Buckaroo Bash
Buckaroo Bash will take place Saturday, August 19th at the Old Ak-Sar-Ben grounds. “Legends of the Silver Screen” is the theme for the evening as proceeds from this event go to support the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund as well as Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup through youth scholarships and equipment support for the 4-H Livestock Show. The evening will feature gourmet catering, live and silent auctions, mechanical bull rides and music by West Wind. To attend the event please call (402) 554-9600 ext. 104.

Parade

Featuring giant balloons, horses, floats, wagons and marching bands the Heritage parade takes place Saturday, Sept. 30th at 9:30 a.m. The parade route will start at 17th & Capitol Avenue, travel down Capitol to 10th Street, turn left onto 10th Street and finish in front of the Qwest Center Omaha at Webster Street.

Truckers Weekend
Join us for the first Truckers Weekend during Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup. Here’s your chance to climb in the drivers seat of a semi-truck and watch car’s disappear in your blind spot! Also featured is the Show & Shine show. The first 400 CDL- holders who attend on Saturday morning will receive a ticket for a free pancake breakfast from the pancake man.

Hideout Tent
The Hideout Tent is the best way to hit all the action before the rodeo and concert starts each evening. Beat the traffic and crowds around downtown and the Qwest Center by purchasing a Hideout ticket. For only $30, this ticket allows you unlimited food, beverages and entertainment from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. each evening. To purchase Hideout tickets call (402) 554-9600 ext. 100.

Spread the Word!
To receive our 2006 Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup Schedule of events brochure or official poster call (402) 554-9600 ext. 100. This is a great way to spread the word of the outstanding event throughout your community! Also available is an email template which can be sent via email for you to distribute to all your friends and family. Help us in celebrating 25 fantastic years of Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup!

Volunteer
Calling all volunteers who are interested in assisting with the 2006 Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup! There are hundreds of volunteer positions available for this year’s event. If you would like to assist please contact (402) 554-9600 ext. 109 to get more information on the areas and times available.