UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Marylandian -- Five states, 6 cities and it all comes down to this!  Who is the best cowboy/cowgirl?

The Greatest Show on Dirt rides into Upper Marlboro, Md for the final showdown on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at The Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD.

Through heat, storms, photoshoots, interviews, celebrities, and sold out crowds, The 35^th Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) has traveled the United States with cowboys/cowgirls competing to make it to this final stop.  Who will be the BPIR World Champion cowboy and cowgirl?

On September 21, 2019 thousands of spectators' young and old and from all over the world will watch over 50 black cowboys and cowgirls compete in nine major rodeo events labeled as "The Greatest Show on Dirt." The events areBare Back Ridin', Bull Doggin', Calf Ropin', Ladies Steer Undecoratin', Ladies Barrel Racin', Jr. Barrel Racin', Jr. Break Away, Relay Racin', Bareback Ridin" and Bull Ridin'—all absolutely spectacular!

The prize?   Legendary fame as The World Champion of the historic 35^thBill Pickett Rodeo, added money of $35,000, prizes such as saddles, breast collars, signature buckles, official souvenir jackets, Ariat boots, Yeti Coolers and more.

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The 35^thBill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Finale Contestants:
BAREBACK RIDING
Harold Miller
Lamontre Hosely
Tank Adams
Jason Griffin

BULL DOGGING
Kenny Autman
Justin Richard
Drew Madden
James Taylor
Troy Ford
Charles Barrett
Jeremy Burkhalter
Wefus Tyus
Rodney Demery

CALF ROPING
Jeremy Burkhalter
Justin Dan
Matthew Sloan
Harrel Williams
TJ Hewitt
Justin Richard
Deon Osborne
Malik Gatson
Johnny Howard
Derek Goff

LADIES STEER UNDECORATING
Deshauna Loud
Azja Bryant
Denesha Henderson
Jasmine Bennett
Krishaun Adair
Denise Tyus
Dayna Carter
Jay Carter
Carolyn Carter
Raemia Clemons

LADIES BARREL RACING
Savannah Roberts
Mikala Nealy
Krishaun Adair
Aleeyah Roberts
Carolyn Carter
Jay Carter
Denesha Henderson
Danielle Clark
Raemia Clemons
Kortnee Solomon

JUNIOR BARREL RACING
Savannah Roberts
Kortnee Solomon
Lindon Demery
Harrel Williams Jr

JUNIOR BREAK AWAY
Harrel Williams Jr
Linden Demery

BULL RIDING
Justin Richard
Tyree Kossie
Tank Adams

The coordinators for the BPIR Championship Finals are Greg Freeman for Maryland and DC area and Mansfield Montague for Virginia area.

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is extremely proud to mention National Sponsors Toyota, Ariat, Yeti, Upscale Magazineand Bronner Brothers.

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BPIR tickets range from $22 to $35.  Purchase online or at the Showplace Arena. Vendor opportunities are available.

For local contact info and opportunities, or group ticket sales please call Greg Freeman | Coordinator 240-245-7418 gfreeman@billpicettrodeo.com or Mansfield Montague | Coordinator 540.538.0001mansfield@billpickettrodeo.com (mailto:mansfield@billpickettrodeo.com).

For Media Partners/credentials please email: press@billpickettrodeo.com
Please visit our website at www.billpickettrodeo.com for more information.