Apparently it is possible to have a rather smooth public appearance! I arrived at the Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds 15 minutes early in order to get the low down on the upcoming event. One of the rounders and former rodeo queen, Sophia Huffman, and I checked out the vendors and met a spectacular furry little friend that stole our hearts. The displays consisted of local businesses, services and events as well as entertainment, pony rides and a lot of great food!
Thankfully the Mutton Bustin was in an indoor livestock arena! After getting things set up the rounders, Miss Rodeo Old Fort Days, and myself signed autographs then started herding everyone our direction because the rain clouds were rolling in! Sadly, the forecast kept a lot of the crowd away but with four clowns, several performers, about 100 spectators and a flock of sheep we were bound for an entertaining afternoon. About halfway through the mutton busin' the sky seemed to open up and it began to pour! It seems like we all made it inside just in time. We mingled with spectators and helped with Mutton Bustin' then witnessed a beautiful Aztec Native dance performed by five talented young ladies and drummer. I had the opportunity to expand on my Spanish vocabulary from some sweet kids. Before too long, everyone was rolling at the clowns' comedy. After all of the kids had rode and the performers had a chance to act, the rain slowly started to give way and people began to make a run for their vehicles. Despite the early shut down of the event, it was overall a great time with great friends!
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