DATE:    12/02/96
CONTACT: Charles Williams, arena director, (864) 646-2717 or      
         (864) 646-2718
WRITER:  Bill Baker, (864) 656-3875

                     UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE
                 T. ED GARRISON LIVESTOCK ARENA
              
     The following events are scheduled at the T. Ed Garrison
Arena at Clemson University in upcoming weeks. The arena is
currently accepting bookings for 1997. Please call Charles
Williams at (864)656-2718 for further information. For event day
information, please call the show office at (864)646-2719.

JANUARY:

10-12     RUN FOR THE ROSES BARREL FUTURITY
          Competitive barrel racing in several divisions.
          Riders are competing for cash prizes.   
          Sponsored by Southern Rose Ranch, (864) 947-2134.
          In Main Arena -- Friday - 3 p.m.
          Saturday & Sunday - 12 Noon
          Free Admission.
 
24-25     SOUTHEASTERN BULL RIDING CHAMPIONSHIP
          Top riders compete for the best times.
          In Main Arena -- 8 p.m. nightly.
          Adults & Children 12 & older - $10.00
          Children ages 6-11 - $8.00
          Children 5 & Younger - Free
          Contact: Bryan Hope, (864) 374-7575
 
JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 2     

          UNITED STATES TEAM ROPING COMPETITION
          South Carolina Qualifier.
          Teams will be competing in South Carolina to
          qualify for the National Team Roping Competition.
          Sponsor: David Clark, (910) 784-5672
          In Main Arena -- 10 a.m. daily
          Free Admission. 
          Contact: David Clark, (910) 784-5672 

     Additional events may be scheduled at any time. For the
latest information, contact arena director Charles Williams,
(864) 646-2717 or (864) 646-2718.

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