SAY-Rodeo

10/29/2026

2026 S.A.Y. Rodeo Finals Weekend

November 13–15, 2026

We have a fun-filled weekend planned for our 2026 S.A.Y. Rodeo Finals! Please read through the schedule and make note of the activities, award pickup times, and volunteer opportunities.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

2027 S.A.Y. Rodeo Royalty Contest

10:00 AM – Contestant Check-In

Check in under the Crow’s Nest at the arena.

Parents are welcome.

Please arrive 10 minutes before each activity.

10:30 AM – Judges Arrive

10:45 AM – Horsemanship

Location: Covered Arena

Open to the public.

Division order: Miss S.A.Y. Queen, Junior Miss Princess, Little Miss Princess, Tiny Miss Princess, and Big Heart Princess.

The reigning Queen will set the pattern.

Maximum time: 10 minutes.

Lunch Break

Lunch is on your own.

12:45 PM – Interviews

Location: Crow’s Nest

Closed to the public and parents.

Division order: Miss, Junior Miss, Little Miss, Tiny Miss, and Big Heart.

Miss and Junior Miss will have 10 minutes; Little Miss, Tiny Miss, and Big Heart will have 5 minutes.

Written tests will take place during interviews and are also closed to the public.

1:45 PM – Modeling, Speeches, and Impromptu Questions

Location to be announced.

Open to the public.

Big Heart Princess: Ages 2–19, modeling and a simple question.

Tiny Miss Princess: Ages 2–5, modeling and simple questions.

Little Miss Princess: Ages 6–10; flashcards are allowed.

Junior Miss Princess: Ages 11–15.

Miss S.A.Y. Queen: Ages 16 and up.

Speeches are limited to 2 minutes.

4:00 PM – Slack

Events:

Arena Race

Barrels

Poles

Goat Tying

Dummy Roping

Jacket and buckle pickup will also be available.

After Slack – Fun and Activities

Dress the Nanny: One goat, giant underwear, and socks. No horse required. All ages welcome. Location: Practice Arena.

Wheelbarrow Partner Barrel Racing: All ages welcome. Location: Practice Arena.

Rodeo Bingo: Adults and older kids.

Campfire and S’mores

Volunteers Needed: We need help Friday night with the games and campfire.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Saturday: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM and 3:00–5:00 PM Jacket and Buckle Pickup
Please pick up your items during this time. We will not have enough help to offer pickup all day.

9:00 AM – Rodeo Begins

All horseback contestants are expected to ride in the Grand Entry.

We will introduce our royalty contestants and say farewell to our outgoing royalty.

9:00 AM – Embroiderer Setup
If you need embroidery, please bring your jackets promptly.

10:00 AM–2:00 PM – Kids’ Craft Table

Annual Scholarship Auction

The auction will take place immediately after the Arena Race.

Please bring a baked good or another item to donate to the auction.

BBQ cook-off judging will take place during the auction.

After Barrels – Pie-in-the-Face Bash

Pies are $6 each!

After Rough Stock – Crazy Surprise Arena Event!

2:00–4:00 PM – Miss Temperance

Fun nail designs for $5.

Saturday Night – After-Party

The after-party will begin after the rodeo ends and setup is complete.

All families are invited!

Pizza and snacks are included for qualifiers.

Non-qualifiers may participate for $5.

Important: A wristband is required for Saturday and Sunday events. Please do not lose yours!

Volunteers Needed: We need help with setup, teardown, and chaperoning the after-party.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

10:00 AM – Awards Begin

Sunday’s activities will include:

Cowboy Church

Group pictures for qualifiers (please bring your ordered jackets!)

Lunch

Introduction of the 2027 Royalty

Raffle ticket winner announcement

Bible verse awards

Scholarships

Top 10 Awards

Sunday Lunch

Lunch is free for qualifiers with a wristband. All others will be $5. A food truck will also be available if you prefer to purchase food from there.

Volunteers Needed

We need help with:

Setup beginning at 7:00 AM

Serving lunch

Cleanup

Teardown and packing

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Award Pickup: Awards will not be shipped. You must attend or arrange for someone else to pick up your awards.

Top 10 Awards: If you are unsure whether your child receives a Top 10 award, please check the standings on our website.

Questions? Contact Melody at 706-508-2108, by email, or through Facebook.

We appreciate all our families, contestants, and volunteers who make S.A.Y. Rodeo possible. We look forward to a wonderful Finals weekend!

10/21/2026

FINALS SCHEDULE for FRIDAY! 2027 S.A.Y. Rodeo Royalty Contest Agenda
(CONTESTANTS-Roll Call is 10 minutes before scheduled activity time)
November 13th, 14th, & 15th, 2026 - S.A.Y. Rodeo Finals
Friday – November 13th
10:00 AM – Royalty Contestant Check-In - Location: under the Crow's Nest at the Arena (Parents welcome)
10:30 AM – Judges Arrive
10:45 AM – Horsemanship – Location: Covered Arena - Open to the public
Division order will go as follows: (Judged event - 10-minute max in arena)
o Miss SAY Rodeo Queen
o Junior Miss SAY Rodeo Princess
o Little Miss SAY Rodeo Princess
o Tiny Miss SAY Rodeo Princess
o Big Heart SAY Rodeo Princess
** Each Division pattern will be set by the current reigning Queen
***Lunch on Your Own***
12:45 PM – Interviews – Crows Nest
Division order will go as follows: (Judged event - Closed to public and parents
o Miss SAY Rodeo Queen (10 minutes each)
o Junior Miss SAY Rodeo Princess (10 minutes each)
o Little Miss SAY Rodeo Princess (5 minutes each)
o Tiny Miss SAY Rodeo Princess (5 minutes each)
o Big Heart SAY Rodeo Princess (5 minutes each)
o Written Test during interviews (Closed to Public)
1:45 PM – Modeling, Speeches, & Impromptu Question - Location: TBA - Open to public. Divisions will go as follows:
o Big Heart SAY Rodeo Princess - Special Needs, Ages 2-19 (Just Modeling & Simple Question)
o Tiny Miss SAY Rodeo Princess - Ages 2 -5 (Just Modeling & Simple Questions)
o Little Miss SAY Rodeo Princess – Ages 6-10 (May use flashcards to help with speech)
o Junior Miss SAY Rodeo Princess – Ages 11-15
o Miss SAY Rodeo Queen – Ages 16 and up
There is a 2-minute max for Speech

4:00 PM – Slack - Arena Race, Barrels, Poles, Goat Tying & Dummy Roping
*Pick up Jackets/Buckles.

After Slack:
*Dress the Nanny! One goat, giant un**es, and socks! Arena game. No horse needed. All Ages - Practice Arena -
*Wheelbarrow Partner Barrel Racing - Practice Arena - All ages
*Rodeo Bingo (Adults and older kids)
*Campfire with s'mores

Stay tuned for Saturday!

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10/20/2026

Our sincerest sympathies to the Oubre family. Bubba was one of a kind and will be missed. The rodeo community lost a legend today. Please keep them in your prayers as they navigate the heartache of losing a father, husband, uncle and paw.

10/19/2026

🔥 SAY RODEO FINALS UPDATE! 🔥

We have just a few updates before FINALS CALL-IN OPENS ON WEDNESDAY! Get ready for an exciting THREE-DAY WEEKEND packed with rodeo, fun, and plenty of memories!

🏁 FRIDAY SLACK & ARENA FUN!
We’re kicking off the weekend with Friday Slack starting at 4:00 PM, with sign-in opening at 3:00 PM! After Slack, stick around for some fun arena games for everyone staying the night! 🎉

📣 FINALS CALL-IN REMINDERS!
Remember, you may ONLY call in for events you have qualified for! To qualify, you must have participated in an event at least 4 times and completed all other Finals requirements.

⛺🐴 STALLS & CAMPSITES — DON'T FORGET!
You MUST call in for your stalls and campsites! You CANNOT get a stall or campsite during Finals weekend if you did not request it during call-in. Make sure you plan ahead!

JACKETS & BUCKLES PICKUP!
You can pick up your jackets and buckles during these times:

📍 Friday: 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Saturday: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM and 3:00–5:00 PM

Our embroidery lady will be set up on Friday and Saturday! If you want your name and events embroidered on your jacket, we STRONGLY recommend taking it to her as soon as you pick it up. Don't wait until the last minute!

SATURDAY BBQ COOK-OFF!
Think your BBQ is the best around? Bring your BBQ on Saturday and join the cook-off! The winner will take home a TROPHY! 🏆

🍰 SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION!
Our scholarship auction is always a Saturday highlight! We encourage everyone to bring a baked good or an item to donate. Your donations help make this a special part of Finals weekend, so let's make this year's auction a great one!

RODEO ROYALTY CONTESTANTS — IMPORTANT!
Please contact [email protected]! She has some VERY IMPORTANT updates for you!

🤩 AND WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED!
Stay tuned for more Finals updates! Get those call-in lists ready, make your plans, and get ready for an AMAZING three-day weekend with SAY Rodeo!
LET'S MAKE FINALS ONE TO REMEMBER!

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10/19/2026

Update on Paul:
He’s home! He’s busy healing. Thank you all for the prayers!

10/18/2026

They also have a sled roping for 10 and under and 14 and under boys and girls roping!
Maury County saddle club, Chatsworth.

10/17/2026

Please Keep Paul Nelson in Your Prayers 🙏

We have an update on Paul Nelson, who was injured during bronc riding after being stepped on. Paul sustained several serious injuries, including broken ribs, a broken sternum, and a partially collapsed lung. He has been transferred to Children’s Hospital for further care.

Paul is one of the toughest cowboys we know, and he has worked incredibly hard throughout this season. We can only imagine how difficult and disappointing this setback must be for him, especially after all the time, dedication, and determination he has put into his rodeo journey.

Right now, we ask that you join us in lifting Paul up in prayer. Please pray for his healing, strength, comfort, and patience as he faces the road to recovery. We know he has the heart of a cowboy, but even the toughest cowboys need their community standing behind them.

Paul, we’re all pulling for you! Take the time you need to heal, and know that you have a whole rodeo family rooting for you every step of the way. 🙏

10/14/2026

Here is a sample of our Final's shirts! They will be available to ORDER at the September rodeo! They come in Blue, Gray, Black, Red, Tie-Dye, and Green. You can see the color chart before you order! Orders must be paid for at the time of order. You may order short- or long-sleeve. We will have a FEW extra designs available for purchase at the November rodeo. Ordered shirts must be picked up at the Finals Rodeo in November!

Remember, our costume contest will be during grand entry!

ALL rodeo royalty packets and intent to run must be emailed or turned in by the end of the October rodeo!

10/13/2026

I can't believe we are already at our October Rodeo! Just a few reminders!

CONTESTANTS — TIME TO GET YOUR SPOOKY ON! 👻🤠 Dress up yourself, your horse, or BOTH! Want to be a cowboy vampire? A cowgirl witch? A skeleton on a horse? A rodeo pumpkin? Go for it!
We’ll have a COSTUME PARADE during Grand Entry, so come ready to show off your Halloween creativity!
AND YES… THERE WILL BE AWARDS! 🏆
We’ll choose the BEST COSTUME in EACH AGE DIVISION — INCLUDING THE ADULTS!

CONTESTANTS! You may wear your costumes in the arena to compete. HOWEVER, costumes must be safe for the rider and the horse; contestants must wear boots.

👀 ADULTS, THIS IS YOUR WARNING…
You can’t spend all day telling the kids to have fun and then sit there looking all boring! 😂 Decorate that vehicle. Dress up. Dress up your horse. Wear something ridiculous. Have some fun with your kids!

*Theme: Tough Enough to Wear Black (Breast Cancer Awareness)
**Verse: 2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
***Side Pots: Barrels, Tie-Down Roping

10/12/2026

Late Call In ends tonight (Monday 12th) at 6pm! Last chance to get those entries in!
Remember to let us know if you will participate in our Treat stations! We need a few more families to hand out treats! Stay tuned for more October rodeo updates!