The Minerva Chamber Rodeo will feature the Buckeye Rodeo Company presenting Bareback Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Team Roping. Mutton Busting preliminaries and Stick Horse Races (ages 3-11) will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the main event at 7 p.m. Mutton Busting finals and the Calf Scramble will take place during the rodeo. The rodeo will be followed at 9 p.m. by Tony Rio in concert on the Municipal Park Stage, sponsored by the Minerva Firemen’s Association, which will also be hosting a beer garden. Beginning at 3 p.m., there will be food and commercial vendors, as well as kids’ activities, in the park. Presale tickets are $10 for age 12 and older, $5 for ages 6-11, and free for age 5 and younger, and are available at www.eventbrite.com, or at Minerva Dairy, Minerva Area YMCA, Kishman’s IGA, Gionino’s Pizzeria, Consumers National Bank, Loudon Motors Ford, Studio C Salon, and the Chamber office. Tickets at the gate will be $12/$6.

Triple Crown sponsors for this event are David Catlett Construction, Pole Barns Direct, Kishman’s IGA, and Loudon Motors Ford.