Sporting Events
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There are all types of sporting events scheduled as part of the 2010 Beef Empire Days celebration. From calf roping to cutting, and from softball to golf, there are offerings for every interest. Leading the pack in 2010 is the Beef Empire Cutting Horse Competition slated for Friday through Sunday, May 28-30, at the Horse Palace on the Finney County Fairgrounds. Competitors from Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma are expected for the weekend competition. Riders will compete in 13 sanctioned classes, and this event provides an excellent opportunity to see the athletes of the equine world cut and control cattle from a herd.
The annual Horseshoe Tournament starts on Saturday, June 5 at 9:00am for qualifying and the tournament at 10:00am at the pits south of the swimming pool in Finnup Park.
The annual Hoof it to Health Road Run leads the way on Saturday morning, June 5, with the Garden City Family YMCA hosting the event beginning at 7:00 a.m. There will be 5K and 10K events as well as a two-mile walk.
The Garden City Family YMCA also will sponsor the Summer Jam-Fest on Sunday, June 6, at noon. The event takes place at the Finnup Park basketball courts.
Feedlot Team Roping and Sponsors Riding will be held on Sunday, June 6, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Finney County Fairgrounds Arena. Cowboys and cowgirls will compete in Team Roping and Barrel Racing events that are open to any Beef Empire Days sponsor and / or their employees.
Golfing action also begins on Sunday, June 13, with a four-man scramble at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. Tee times will be available beginning at 8:00 a.m. Teams may begin registering and securing tee times on May 15.
The High Plains Archery 3D Tournament takes place at the High Plains Archery Range on Sunday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m.The are more sporting events after the 12 day celebration officially ends. The Beef Empire Days Rodeo takes place from Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12 at the Finney County Fairgrounds. Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 are the dates for the Coors Light/Garden City Recreation Softball Tournament.
The variety of sporting events offers fun for everyone. So get on out, compete, or support your favorite athelete.