Freedom's 84th Annual Rodeo Queen's Kick-off was a success. Lily Thomas, a Medford High School student, and Jaci Weber, a Freedom High School student, are competing for queen. Kenadie Meyer, an Alva middle school student, and Havana Pritchard, who is new to Freedom, are running for princess. These ladies will be knocking on doors for the next four weeks selling tickets and promoting the Freedom Rodeo that is slated for Aug. 19, 20 and 21.

Gary Earnest is the 2021 Honored Old Cowhand and will be recognized each night of the Freedom Rodeo.

Patrons made bids to sponsor the past queen's bag chairs, saddles, sashes, crowns buckles for both queen and princess and much more. Patrons enjoyed a meal of hamburgers and hot dogs with many different side dishes and desserts.

Katie Strehl

Gary Earnest, pictured here with his wife Kathy, is the Freedom 2021 Honored Old Cowhand.