Dolly Parton's Imagination Library presents "Whoadeo"

Dixie StampedeStick Horse Rodeo & Family Fun Day Celebrates Program Milestones

Experience Dolly Parton's Imagination Library as it comes to life at the "Whoadeo" on, Saturday, September 12th from 9 am to Noon at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield during Ozark Mule Days. The event is designed to celebrate the joy of reading among families, while children enjoy riding stick horses in "rodeo style" events.

Admission

$4.00 for adults and kids 13 and under FREE until 11:00 am. If a group arrives in a bus or vans, the kids and supervisors are all Free. At 11:00 am regular gate admission will be charged.

What's a "Whoadeo"?

The "Whoadeo" event will showcase 5 stick-horse competitions in the Fairground's main arena including:

  • Barrel Racing
  • Pole Bending
  • Trail or Obstacle Course
  • Bucking Horse
  • Jumping

Children and adults will compete on a "stick horse" as they race around barrels, jump over obstacles or manage to not get "bucked" off their mule/horse. Prizes will be awarded for top times and creative "bucking".

Imagination LibraryThe Imagination Library 'Whoadeo' is a fun event for all ages. "We just want families to connect reading with fun," Dolly said. "There's nothing better for a child's mind than reading, so we hope that with each book, the child will dream more, learn more, care more and be more."

Imagination Library is proud to celebrate another year of exciting growth in over 800 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Currently 500,000 children receive a book each and every month. Since its inception, over 20 million books have been distributed nationwide.

About Imagination Library

The Imagination Library is a completely free program of the Dollywood Foundation, providing a new book every month from the day a child is born until the youngster reaches age 5. Arrive early (before 9 am) with your kids, register and enjoy a fun day your family won't soon forget!