SENATOBIA – The annual Ranger Rodeo, presented by Sycamore Bank, is set for April 20-22 at the Northwest Mississippi Community College Multipurpose Arena. The main event will begin at 7:30 each night.

Each night collegiate cowboys and cowgirls from 15 colleges and universities from across a seven-state area will converge on Senatobia for three nights of action as they ride and rope, hoping to garner points that will qualify them to compete at the College National Finals this June in Casper, Wyoming.

Rodeo fans will have the opportunity to see some of the rankest livestock in the country as the big trucks from the Universal Rodeo Company roll into town.

The Northwest Rodeo Alumni and Boosters guarantee a fun night for the entire family. Mutton Bustin' is also back this year for the first 20 children that sign up each night (there is a weight limit). 

Tickets are on sale at any Sycamore Bank location, the Tate County Co-Op and the Northwest Foundation office. General admission is $10 at the gate and $8 in advance, while children six-and-under are free with a paid adult.

On Thursday night, admission is free with a Northwest staff or student ID. Friday is Autism Awareness Night. Saturday is Military Night, where all military personnel are admitted free with a military ID. There is also a $20 three-day pass available for purchase.

For more information about this year's event, contact head rodeo coach Shelli Benton at (662) 562-3430 or by email at sbenton@northwestms.edu.