The inaugural Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo, presented by the Killebrew Ag Foundation, took place on July 28-29 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson to benefit scholarships for aspiring young farmers.
The rodeo featured a series of action-packed events including bull riding, broncs, calf roping, barrel racing, and much more. Country music sensations and Mississippi natives Chapel Hart performed as part of the festivities on opening night.
Proceeds benefited the Keath Killebrew Charisma Award Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi. For more information about the Killebrew Ag Foundation and its mission, click here.
Scenes from the Inaugural Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo
** Photos by Madison Williams Photography
Hundreds of ropers and riders to compete in first Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo
More than 600 cowboys and cowgirls will descend upon the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson this week to compete for a $150,000 purse at the first Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo.
Largest International Pro Rodeo in the country coming to Jackson
Tickets are on sale now for two nights of fun featuring Chapel Hart, Drake Milligan and bull riders from around the world
Chapel Hart to celebrate their Glory Days at Killebrew Memorial Rodeo
The Poplarville, Miss., country music trio known for ‘You Can Have Him Jolene’ will perform July 28
Killebrew Ag Foundation helps young farmers grow
Named for the late Delta farmer Keath Killebrew, the foundation provides scholarships to agriculture students.
Keath Killebrew lived like he was preparing for a bull ride
The namesake of the inaugural Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo, coming July 28-29 to the Mississippi Coliseum, led an exceptional life.
Events
Bull Riding
Bareback Bronc
Saddle Bronc
Ranch Broncs
Calf Roping
Breakaway Roping
Steer Wrestling
Team Roping
Barrel Racing
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS:
Ergon Foundation
GLS Planting Company
OUR 2023 FRIENDS OF THE RODEO:
Cattleman ($1,000+)
1. Lisa Manuel
2. Lyn Pruitt
3. Susan Herrin
4. The Insurance Mart
5. Cynthia and Christopher Bean
6. Patrick and Kelly Martin
7. Barrett Law Group PA
8. William Dunn Farms II
9. John T. Pierce III
10. BSS Global
11. Metro Jackson Holdings
12. Twin Ridge Farms II
13. 1st Class Marketing
14. Karla and Scott Andress
15. George May DMD and Misty Roberts DMD
16. Janice Barrett
17. Kurtis Jorgensen
18. Jay McBride Planting Co.
19. Braswell Enterprises
20. CMI Acquisitions
21. Henderson Waste and Recycling
22. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Goodman
23. SE Roofing and Construction
24. Tutor Family Dentist
25. Hammett Gravel
26. Wayne Farms
27. Murtagh Flying Service
28. Nicholas and Corrie O’Neal
29. Taylor Power Systems
In-Kind Sponsorships
1. WJTV
2. SuperTalk Mississippi
3. WLBT
4. Ardenland
5. Christy Gutherz
6. Jean Weiss
7. Whitfield Farms by Shea Whitfield
8. Linda Johnson
9. Branded T Hat Co.
10. Life in the Delta Magazine
11. Pam Killebrew
12. Lauchlin Fields and OP/US Experience
13. The State Fairground Foundation
14. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture
15. Andy and Leslie Gipson
16. Heather Sellers
17. Gayle Clark
18. Greg Wilcox
19. Soul Daddy Snow Cones
20. Deep South Rodeo Production
21. Madison Williams Photography
22. Marlana Melton
23. Vivian and Keath Killebrew Jr.
24. The Quick Family
25. Jonathan (Jr) Walters
26. Tanglewood
27. Kim Ward
28. Jason and Beth Smith
29. Dr. Rudy Napodano
30. Dr. Bob Shrestha
31. Jim Haffey – Holmes CC
32. West 40RTY Wedding Venue-Matt Jones
33. A Global Medical Response Solution – Central MS Operations
34. Windy Swetman Security
35. Mississippi Today
Strawboss ($500+)
1. Charlotte Dale
2. Gabriella Ungo
3. Fred T. Neely& Co., PLLC
4. Ashby & Suzie Foote
5. Collin and Alex Edgin
6. Burton Solutions -Jerri Avery Gledhill
7. Ann and Marshall Fisher
8. Patti and Barney Daly
9. Martha Morgan
10. Turf Landscaping and Management
11. Allison Usey
12. Bryan Jones
13. Barrett Law PLLC
14. JD Chisolm Construction, LLC
15. Sayle Oil Company
16. Tom and Tammie Seltzer
17. WAS Design, Inc
18. Boots and More
19. Federal Compress
20. Daniel Story
21. Stil-Wurkin Farms
22. Sally Scott
23. Kim Duise Designs
24. Delta Steel of Greenwood
25. Delta Farm and Auto
26. Seth and Mary Ann Mann
27. Simmons Tire Yazoo City
28. Dr. Thomas Joiner
29. Greenwood Animal Hospital
30. Governor Tate Reeves
31. C-Spire
32. Frasier Smith
Other Friends of the Rodeo
1. Bill and Dianne Arnold
2. Kenneth Bush
3. Angie Watts
4. KBH Corporation
5. Danny Knight
6. Barry Bridgforth
7. Shannon Moncrieff
8. Joe Schmelzer
9. Teresa Mosley
10. Wood Investment
11. Jones Brothers Farms
12. Jones Cattle Farm
13. Zack and Jill Killebrew
14. Mary August Howard
15. Laura and Jimmy Triggs
16. Lou Evans
17. Fran and Ed Thurmond
18. Debra and Herbert Hill
19. Springfield Heating and Air
20. Lacy Luper
21. Kimberly Gnemi
22. Joseph and Anne Wilkins
23. Lisa Booth
24. Michael Lasseter-/Stage
25. B-Town Steakhouse in Bolton
26. Danny Lurk
27. RJ Young
28. TRM Educational Consulting
29. Killebrew Psychological Services
30. SEK Camp
31. Essential Touchstones
32. Vivian and Keath Jr. Killebrew
33. Richard Taylor
34. White’s Honey and Bee Farm
35. Staplcotn
36. Buster Mills Grain
37. Cheryl Sudbeck
38. Brent Bailey
39. Lynda Fleming
40. Bruce and Eva Edwards
Spectator ($250+)
1. Dr. Heath Gordon
2. David Buys
3. Fran and Paul Hudson
4. Quinn Cunningham
5. Pat Douglas
6. Kathy Hogue
7. Courtney Phillips
8. Laura Barrett Taylor
9. Sayle Oil Company
10. The Lactation Center of Mississippi
11. Bryman and Brenda Williams
12. Keath and Jean Mai
13. John Macon
14. Lucy Overstreet
15. Julian Watson
16. Doug Vance
17. Sara and Michael Gleason
18. Dr. Angela and Jim Herzog
19. John and Sally Fletcher
20. Mildred Barrett
21. Lakeland Irrigation
22. Laura and Jimmy Triggs
23. Danielle and Brent Morgan
24. Dr. Sanjib Shrestha
25. Prestidge Farms II
26. Larry Smith
27. Neilson’s Department Store
28. Smithson Family
29. Sheila and Billy Russell
30. Robert Wilkins
31. Dr. B.B. Currie
32. Bill Henderson
33. TD Cattle & Flourish Health Consulting
34. Circle H Ranch-Jared Hendrickson & Jenky Davis
35. Pritha Dhungana
36. Bharat B Shrestha
37. Wilson and Knight Funeral Home
38. Carver and Beth Brown
39. Sam and Mary Sample
40. Clark Sandblasting and Paint Company
41. Ruthann Munn
42. Carol Stewart
43. Lyn Ladner
44. Dr. James Wynn
45. Laura and Dick Atkinson
46. Bubba and Adari Cunningham
47. Harry G. Chatlani
Other Rodeo Sponsorships
1. Best Sellers Consulting
2. Visit Mississippi
3. Sweet Baby Ray’s
4. Reno/Vision
5. Pullen Windows and Doors
6. Renasant Bank
7. Richard Taylor
8. Premier Hardwood
Auction Item Sponsors
1. Killebrew Cotton Company
2. Milwaukee Tool – Greenwood
3. Killebrew Ranch
4. Arden Barnett
5. Leflore Ace Hardware Greenwood
6. Jeff Good
7. Martha McInnis
8. The Mississippi Gift Company
9. Alluvian Hotel-Greenwood
10. Viking Cooking School
11. RenoVision- LLC
12. StudiOm – Yoga -Nichole Baker
13. Chapel Hart
14. Heather Sellers
15. Ted Nugent
16. Matt Jones
17. T Branded – Tracy Killebrew
18. Walnut Grove Workshop
19. Sheldon Chaplin
20. Maggie Wade
21. Tyler Diffey
22. Sharon Womack
23. Heather Tutor
24. Shelden & Vicky Chaplin
25. Laura Barrett
26. Carol Dunn Roark
27. Junikers
28. Cynthia Newland
29. Amy Head
30. Nicholas Air
31. BTown in Bolton
32. Wyndell Steakhouse
33. Amerigo Restaurant
34. Watercolor
35. Pryor B. Lampton
36. Yeti
37. Blue Delta Jeans
38. Ryan Gnemi, Silent G Farms
And More!