DATE:    9/01/97
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
Livestock Arena at Clemson University in upcoming weeks. The
arena is currently accepting bookings for 1997. Please call
Charles Williams at (864) 646-2718 for more information. For
event day information, please call the show office at (864)
646-2719. 

SEPTEMBER 4
      "GATHERING AT THE GARRISON"
      This is a catered meal sponsored by IPTAY's
      Fort Hill Clemson Club and is the kickoff for
      the football season, spotlighting Clemson
      University's football team and coaches. 
      Location: Main Arena 
      Time: 6 p.m. 
      Admission: To be announced
      Contact: Randy Boatwright, (864) 656-5671
 
5-7   PALMETTO PAINT HORSE SHOW
      This three-day event for paint horses features
      contestants from across North America 
      who are competing for cash and prizes.
      Sponsor: Palmetto Paint Horse Club
      Location: Main Arena
      Time: 9 a.m. daily
      Admission: Free
      Contact: Mary Roddy, (864) 861-3861
 
13    WESTERN CAROLINA HORSE SALE
      Sale of registered quarter and paint horses.
      Location: Main Arena
      Time: Noon
      Admission: Free
      Contact: Cecil Smith, (864) 895-7514
 
19-20 S.C. WALKING HORSE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
      This two-day event is the state championship
      for the S.C.Walking Horse Association and is the
      culmination of the show season for the Tennessee
      Walking Horses in South Carolina.
      Proceeds from this event will be donated to charity.
      Location: Main Arena
      Time: Friday & Saturday -- 6 p.m.
      Admission: $3.00
      Contact: Beverly McLeod, (803) 276-7166

21    PREFERRED GENETICS SIMMENTAL SALE
      Location: Cattle Complex
      Time: 1 p.m.
      Admission: Free
      Contact: Dr. Joe Shirley, (864) 646-7171
 
     Additional events may be scheduled at any time. For the
latest information, contact arena director Charles Williams at
(864) 646-2717, or (864) 646-2718.

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