Round ‘em up and head on down to the Bullriders Challenge at 8 tonight at the Everett Events Center.
More than 30 top professional bull riders from the Columbia River circuit and as far away as California, Montana and Wyoming ride for eight seconds while competing for top honors.
Watch as riders challenge 30 of the toughest bulls, provided by Gold Buckle Rodeo Co., in competition for a purse of more than $10,000. One lucky bull rider may walk away with an extra $1,000 bounty bull prize.
In addition to pro-rider competition, there will be free pony rides for kids. Cowhands weighing in at 60 pounds or less can test their skills in the popular “mutton bustin’” competition. Or show off your skills as a top rider on the robotic bucking bronc.
Tickets are $10 to $30 and a portion of sales go to support the Equifriends Therapeutic Riding Program of Snohomish County, which provides therapeutic horseback riding to people with disabilities. The event is presented by Texaco Xpress Lube.
Tickets are available at the box office or at www.everetteventscenter.com. For information, call 866-332-8499.
The Islands all feature holiday art shows, walks and receptions today.
Visit the islands for an artistic adventure and support your local artists at one of these shows.
The Camano Island event at David Maritz Studio benefits the Camano Arts Association Public Arts Fund. An opening reception is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Artists will be available to discuss and sign art pieces.
The show continues weekends through Dec. 21. For more information, call 360-387-5149.
If it’s an evening event you’re looking for, the Langley Art Walk begins at 6 tonight in the Whidbey Island community. Wander the streets until 9 p.m. searching for unique holiday gifts, chat with the artists and sample holiday goodies.
For more information, call the Langley Art Walk Association, 360-221-7737.
Vashon Island’s Holiday Art Studio Tour begins today at 10 a.m. and continues on weekends through Dec. 14. The free tour, featuring only Vashon Island artists, has been a community tradition for more than 20 years. This year’s event features works by more than 100 artists and craftspeople from 36 studios, shops and galleries. Some artists will be offering demonstrations.
Free brochures with a guide map are available at downtown galleries, business and shops. They are also available at www.vashonalliedarts.org and click on studio tour.
You also can venture to Fidalgo Island for the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Holiday Artwalk. Visit various galleries in downtown Anacortes from 6 to 9 tonight and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 360-293-6938.
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