Local barrel racer Holly Scruggs will be one of the area participants in the Pickens Rescue 7 Rodeo, to be held at the Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market on Friday and Saturday.

PICKENS — Are you ready to see some barrel racing, trick roping and bronco busting? If the answer is yes, then the Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market is the place for you, as Pickens Rescue 7 will host a championship rodeo on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9.

The event will kick off both days at 8 p.m.

The rodeo will be a fundraiser for Pickens Rescue Squad 7 to help with operating expenses. Many local cowboys and cowgirls will participate in the rodeo..

Rodeo fans will also get the chance to see a special exhibition by nationally renowned roper Jack Fullbright. Fullbright specializes in trick and fancy roping. The Mountain View Baptist Church Youth will be selling concessions.

The rodeo will be produced by the Ernie Treadway Rodeo Company and will be great fun for the entire family.

Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children 6-12. Children under 6 get in free. For more information, call (864) 608-3807.

The Bargain Exchange Flea Market is located at 1449 Walhalla Highway in Pickens. The rodeo will start at 8 p.m each night.