Atlantic City Rodeo

Some cities around America have very specific attractions that people from the country and tourists visit. One city that always is quoted on films and books is Atlantic City, in New Jersey. The main entertainment opportunities there are the casinos and beaches, as Atlantic City is on the coast of New Jersey.

Atlantic City on the western side

Now, a different option for locals and tourists is the first Boardwalk Rodeo that will take place on the weekend of the 1st to the 3rd. This event is being organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

During the weekend, the event that the Association has been preparing for the general public are bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. The activities will take place at the Boardwalk Hall on Friday at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday night and on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Former riders on the way to Atlantic City

The event chairperson, Janet Markowitz, said that at first she did not know anything about rodeo, as she got involved voluntarily. “It’s definitely exceeding our expectations. It’s completely unprecedented for a first rodeo. We have 251 cowboys”, said Markowitz. Besides the rodeo itself, the weekend will have all sorts of activities.

A former Championship Bull Rider, Donnie Halladay, promotes literacy on the subject and likes to share stories about his time on this occupation. Morkowitz says that, besides the presence of Halladay, other contestants are coming from all around the country. “I knew it was going to do well. But I didn’t think it would do as good as it is. We’re really doing well with interest. I’m just thrilled”, she said.