Phelps County Fair to Host New Foundation’s Launch Event BARES & BULLS BASH

Phelps County farmers will be in the spotlight as the new Rural Frontier Foundation launches its first major event in partnership with the Phelps County Fair. 

The Phelps County Ag Society, with sponsorship from the new foundation, will present the first Bares and Bulls Bash on Tuesday, July 22, at the fair. The event will feature a bull ride, bareback riding, kids’ mutton bustin, fireworks, and live music. It will kick off with the singing of the national anthem as the American flag is delivered to the arena by Paradise Skydiving. 

Julie Bushell, founder of the Rural Frontier Foundation, spent many hours in Phelps County over the past year working on various projects for PCDC. 

“After spending so much time in Phelps County, it has become abundantly clear the community represents the very best of rural America,” Bushell said. “The willingness to support each other, the investment of time, money, and resources to make the community the very best it can be, and the willingness to sit at the table to execute on a vision for the next generation of Phelps County citizens has been both inspiring and reinforces what makes America great. Phelps County represents everything America should be: a frontier spirit, grit, determination, and controlling your own destiny.” 

In addition to local marketing efforts by the Phelps County Agricultural Society, Bushell will be marketing the event across the state from Omaha to Scottsbluff. 

“We hope urbanites attend, those interested in supporting rural Nebraska, and those who want to join us in celebrating and supporting agriculture,” Bushell said. 

She is hoping the event provides an opportunity to meet farmers interested in participating in short commercials highlighting ag operations, the farm lifestyle and the value each brings to the nation. 

“We would like to interview farmers, capture the authenticity of an event like the rodeo, and create short commercials for national media,” Bushell said. 

In addition to the Rural Frontier Foundation, several other local sponsors are making the event possible. 

“We are grateful to the Rural Frontier Foundation and all of our generous sponsors who are making this event a true celebration of ag,” said Chadd Jacobson, Phelps County Ag Society board president. “We invite everyone to attend this exciting event to experience the thrill of the rodeo, the spirit of community, and the pride we have in our agricultural heritage.” 

For information: www.theruralfrontier.com or Phelps County Fairgrounds on Facebook.