Texas High School Rodeo Association Picks Abilene for Finals

ABILENE, TX -- The Taylor County Expo Center has won the bid to host the Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals in Abilene through 2022, a three year contract estimated to bring $4.8 million into the local economy.

The Expo Center has been home to the week long THSRA championships since 1990 and will celebrate its 30th anniversary at this year's statewide finals June 8 - 15. 

"It has been an honor and privilege to host this competition for three decades and we look forward to continuing this relationship."  said Rochelle Johnson, Taylor County Expo Center director.  "We know THSRA appreciates the community's investment to maintain excellence at the Expo enter.  These competitors deserve the best."

The THSRA brings more than 650 Texas athletes and their families to Abilene for three reasons: the right to be called 'State Champions,' a change to go on to the National High School Finals Rodeo, and opportunity to win scholarship money.  

The finals will host a wide array of rodeo competitions to showcase the skills, hard work and determination these athletes acquire and maintain.  The public is invited to attend and show support for these young cowboys and cowgirls.  From pole bending and barrel racing to bronc riding and team roping, the THSRA finals are sure to entertain and draw a crowd.

The THSRA is the largest, most prestigious state high school rodeo association in the nation.  A 501(c3) non-profit, the organization supports family values, encourages young people and offers scholarship opportunities.  FMI see: www.thsra,org.