Alva Review-Courier -

Katie Strehl

The 81st Freedom Rodeo and Old Cowboy Reunion begins next Thursday, Aug. 16. Ariana White and Cheyenne Benfield are competing for Freedom Rodeo Princess; Graci Guillen and Tiffany Weber are competing for Freedom Rodeo Queen. Advance tickets, sold by these contestants, cost $8 for adults and $4 for children 6 to 12 years old. Children 5 and under are free. Selling tickets are just one part of the competition. They will also be judged for their riding ability, interviewing skills and appearance.