Kansas’ largest night rodeo in full swing in Pretty Prairie

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Billed as Kansas’ largest night rodeo, the Pretty Prairie Rodeo kicked off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Organizers said that advanced tickets have already sold out, providing a significant economic boost for the small Kansas town.

Hosting the four-day event requires over 300 volunteers, as they manage everything from concessions and ticket sales to acclimating the animals to the arena.

“We have a totally volunteer staff, which is really special,” Julie Graber, secretary of the booster club. “We appreciate them and cannot tell them enough how much we appreciate them and couldn’t do it without them.”…

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