Mesquite
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1.
Is Resistol Arena Air-Conditioned?
YES
2. How much are
the tickets to the Rodeo?
“Children under 3 are FREE if they
do not occupy a seat and sit on a lap.
The Reserve Box Seats are:
$30 (1st row, Box 1-11, A &
B Side)
$20 (2nd-3rd row, Box 1-11,
A & B Side)
$14 (1st-3rd rows, Box
12-17, A & B Side, at the
Roping Chute end) |
The Reserved Grandstand prices
are:
$12 Adults (Sections C1-C10
and D1-D10)
$7 Children 3-12 years and
Seniors 59 and above
(Sections C1-C10 and D1-D10) |
3. Where is the
handicap seating?
It is located on the 1st row of Sections
C1 thru D1. People who are accompanying
the handicap
person(s) may sit with them on the first
row.
4. What are the
seats like?
All Reserved Box Seats are
individual seats with arms and all
Reserved Grandstand Seats are bench
seats with backs. Visitors may bring a
blanket, cushion etc. to sit on.
5. Is there a
charge for parking?
YES, $5.00 per vehicle. The parking lot is
paved and lighted.
6. When is the
2008 Rodeo Season?
The 2008 rodeo season is every Friday
and Saturday night, April 4th through
September 27th.
7. What time
does it start?
The gates open at 6:30 PM. The Rodeo
performance runs from 8:00 PM until
10:00 PM.
8. What is
there to do?
We have pony rides ($4 per child), a
petting zoo ($4 per child), Bull Photos
($10), Wild Bill’s Western Store and
Sonny Bryan’s BBQ pavilion. All are
available when the gates open at 6:30 PM
9. How much is
the BBQ buffet?
$10.95 for Adults
$7.00 for Children
10. What is on
the BBQ buffet?
BBQ beef brisket, sliced smoked sausage,
BBQ sauce, rodeo beans, country potato
salad, relishes, hot rolls, peach
cobbler, iced tea, & lemonade.
11. Is beer
served?
Yes, except for Reserved Grandstand
seating in Section D1, which is
non-alcoholic.
12. Can you
bring your own alcoholic beverages?
No.
13. Can I bring
a sack lunch/snacks?
No, but award-winning Sonny Bryan's
Smokehouse BBQ serves delicious buffet
dinner in the Pavilion and also serves
in concession areas.
14. Is this a
professional rodeo & professional
cowboys?
YES, during April and May we are a PRCA
(Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association)
sanctioned rodeo and the cowboys are
professional. Beginning on June 13th,
Bull Riding is sanctioned by the PBR
(Professional Bull Riders) Discovery
Tour and Barrel Racing is sanctioned by
the PWRA (Professional Women’s Rodeo
Association). Other events such as Team
Roping and Saddle Bronc Riding are open
for entry.
15. Can I ride
in the Grand Entry?
YES, as long as you have your own horse.
Bring your horse and yourself to the
NORTH entrance and ask a security guard.
If you have any questions call John
Painter at 972-285-8777 ext 2013.
16. How do I
enter my child in Mutton Bustin’?
Children can sign up each night at
Resistol Arena from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
At 7:45 pm we hold a random draw and
select eight (8) children to participate
in that nights rodeo performance. The
sign-up table is located on the East
side of the arena (adjacent to the pony
rides). Children must be ages 4 years
and older and weigh under 55 pounds
(weight limit will be strictly
enforced).
17. Can I use
my camera, digital camera or camcorder?
YES.
18. How far are
you from Downtown Dallas?
Approximately 15 minutes. Otherwise,
depending on traffic and construction 30
minutes to one hour.
19. Where are
you located?
Click here for the
Location /
Directions page.
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