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10-year-old Jacksonville native to compete in the Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo

10-year-old Jacksonville native, Shailyn Williams will compete in the Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo (Black Rodeo USA, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 10-year-old Jacksonville native will compete in the Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on June 8.

The action-packed event will display the skill of African-American rodeo competitors in an array of events including bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more.

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Shailyn Williams, a 10-year-old Jacksonville native, electrified the crowd last year when she and her horse, Apple clinched the barrel racing jackpot. Williams’ motto is “Why run when your horse can fly!”

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Chief Keith Powers are among the four first responders selected to be Grand Marshals for the event.

Date: Saturday, June 8

Time: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., gates open at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Location: Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville FL 32221

Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event at the box office or by clicking here.


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