H arper will celebrate its ranching roots this year at its 60th annual Harper Frontier Days & Rodeo at the Harper Community Park on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28.
Frontier Days is a celebration of the old days of this western Gillespie County community.
The traditional small-town showdown kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday with the countywide team roping competition.
On Saturday, families can participate in a variety of activities starting at 1 p.m. such as a washer toss tournament, a kids’ fishing event, live music and a “42” dominoes tournament.
A barbecue meal is set for 6 p.m. in the park, followed by a rodeo at 8 p.m., produced by the Lester Meier Rodeo Company. Visitors can get to boot scootin’ at a dance after the rodeo.
The Harper Community Park is at the east corner of U.S. Highway 290 and North Park Street in Harper.
Tickets are $15 per adult for the rodeo and dance and $5 for children ages 6-12. Admission is free for children under 6. Barbecue plates are $15 each.
For more information, visit the park’s website at www.harpercommunitypark. org.
Cowboy culture comes to life at Harper Frontier Days & Rodeo, a weekend-long annual celebration with rodeo, barbecue, games, music and more.
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