DATE:    9/1/99
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 1999. Please call
Charles Williams at (864) 646-2717 or Cathy Putnam at (864)
646-2718 for more information. For event day information, please
call the arena show office at (864) 646-2719 or cattle complex at
(864) 646-6308.

SEPTEMBER
2      UNITED WAY KICKOFF CEREMONY
       Sponsor: United Way
       Location: Main Arena
       Time: Noon
       Admission: Open to participating agencies only
       Contact: Julie Tovie, (864) 226-3438

2      IPTAY GATHERING AT THE GARRISON
       Kickoff Pep-Rally for Clemson University Football and
       Seafood Buffet
       Sponsor: Clemson Alumni Association & Fort Hill Clemson    
               Club
       Time: 6 p.m.
       Location:  Main Arena
       Admission: Tickets required for buffet - $15
       Contact: Randy Boatwright, (864) 656-2345 or
                Danny Greg, (800) 929-3890

6      DIXIE CLASSIC JERSEY SALE
       Sponsor: S.C. Jersey Association
       Location: Cattle Complex
       Time: 1 p.m.
       Admission: Free
       Contact: Rick Duran, (803) 276-7366

11-12  CAROLINA MOUNTAINS ARABIAN
       Sponsor: Nancy Baker
       Location: Main Arena
       Time: 8 a.m.
       Admission: Free
       Contact: Nancy Baker, (919) 845-1344

17-18  S.C. WALKING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
       Sponsor: S.C. Tennessee Walking Horse Association
       Location: Main Arena
       Time: 6 p.m.
       Admission: Free
       Contact: Alicia Goeker, (864) 885-4521  

25-26  WATEREE CUTTING HORSE SHOW
       Sponsor: Wateree Cutting Horse Association
       Location: Main Arena
       Time: 9 a.m.
       Admission: Free
       Contact: Judy Boozer, (864) 682-9746

OCTOBER
2-3    PALMETTO PAINT HORSE FALL FUTURITY
       Sponsor: Palmetto Paint Horse Club
       Location: Main Arena
       Time: 9 a.m.
       Admission: Free
       Contact: Mary Roddy, (864) 861-3861

8-9    CLEMSON IPRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
       Sponsor: Allan Quinn
       Location: Main Arena
       Time: 8 p.m.
       Admission: Adult $10, children 6-12 years $8,
       reserved seats for everyone $12
       Contact: Allan Quinn, (864) 859-4364

8-9    BARREL RACING CLINIC
       Sponsor: Easy Bend Farms
       Location: Main Arena
       Time: 9 a.m.
       Admission: Reservations and fees required
       Contact: Heather Quinn, (864) 859-4364

9      CHAROLAIS PRODUCTION SALE
       Sponsor: Mitchell Management
       Location: Cattle Complex
       Time: Noon
       Admission: Free
       Contact: Mike King, (864) 972-9203

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