BUTTERFIELD RODEO: Nonprofit rodeo hosts 24th annual event, looking to raise money for local charities

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BUTTERFIELD RODEO: Nonprofit rodeo hosts 24th annual event, looking to raise money for local charities
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The Butterfield Rodeo happens once a year in Benson , drawing thousands of people the area. 'Rodeo is year round for us,” said co-chair for the rodeo, Ashley Floyd. This weekend marks the 24th annual Butterfield Rodeo .“It's fun,' Floyd said. 'It means a lot to have an event for families to come together and celebrate and enjoy a weekend without having to travel out of town to do so.

All profits from the weekend are donated to the community. Floyd mentioned they donate between $1,500 and $3,000 annually to local groups and businesses in Benson.“We like to give back where we can,' she said. 'We wouldn’t have this rodeo without our community.”This year’s festivities will include vendors, food trucks, and rodeo events, featuring bull riding and mutton busting for kids on both Saturday and Sunday.

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