What's happening at the Redding Rodeo on Thursday

The 76th annual Redding Rodeo hosts its second evening of cowboy and cowgirl competitions and demonstrations on Thursday.

Thursday is family night, with a program of acts to entertain all ages, according to the Redding Rodeo Association.

A highlight of this and every evening is the nightly junior cowboys’ and cowgirls’ Mutton Bustin' competition. Twelve children from the North State and beyond demonstrate their sheep riding skills in the rodeo arena.

The program also includes the second night of bull riding and barrel racing competitions, trick riding performances and other acts.

Events start at 7 p.m. at the rodeo grounds, 715 Auditorium Drive, next to the Redding Civic Auditorium. Gates open at 5 p.m.

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General admission is $20, with discounts for children and people in the military.

Go to reddingrodeo.com/events to buy tickets.

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Thursday is also day three of the Asphalt Cowboys city-wide contest to win cash prizes.

Two local celebrities masked up as the Lone Stranger and Sidekick to commit a (mock) bank robbery on Tuesday. The Asphalt Cowboys were in hot pursuit, but they escaped the cowboys' clutches.

Read the clues posted on the Record Searchlight’s website and puzzle them out to identify the dastardly duo.

See today's clue at Redding.com and solve the puzzle to win a cash prize.

Check the Record Searchlight's daily coverage of rodeo week events and for clues in the Asphalt cowboys (mock) bank robbery at redding.com.

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