The 69th annual Crooked River Roundup charges out of the chute Friday night with the first of three performances at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville.

Performances in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event are set for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Slack competition is set for 11 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday, and for 8 a.m. on Sunday. Slack in barrel racing will take place after Friday’s evening performance. Admission is free to all slack events.

Adult general admission tickets cost $15 on Friday night, $18 on Saturday night, and $10 on Sunday. General admission for kids age 5 to 12 is $10 on both Friday and Saturday, when children age 4 and younger will be admitted free. On Sunday, admission is free for anyone under 18.

Box seats are available and can be purchased by calling 541-447-4479.

Following Sunday’s final rodeo performance, a stick-horse race for boys and girls age 10 and younger will take place starting at approximately 3:30 p.m.

For more information, visit crookedriverroundup.com.

—Bulletin staff report