45th Annual Oglesby Lions Club RATTLESNAKE ROUNDUP

By 2014-02-13Featured

The 45th annual Oglesby Lions Club Rattlesnake Roundup is February 22-23, 2014. Animal Planet’s “Rattlesnake Republic” celeb Jackie Bibby will perform live demonstrations in the snake pit, starting at 10:00 am on Saturday, and 11:00 am on Sunday. With warmer weather around the corner, rattler season is about to start in Central Texas. Learn what to do and what not to do if you encounter a rattler in the wild. Plus, there will be food, fun and live music Saturday afternoon with the  Brian and Jeremy acoustic duo from the Sloppy Joe Band. Enjoy activities for the whole the family including rides on horse drawn wagons, kiddie trains, and mechanical bulls, along with colorful arts and crafts. When:  Saturday, February 22: Snake Pit opens at 10:00 am, Last show is 5:00 pm; Sunday, February 23: Snake pit opens at 11:00 am, Last show is at 5:00 pm. Where:   Oglesby Community Center 117 Main Street, Oglesby, Tx 76561   Price:         General Admission- $5.00, Kids 6-Years-Old and Under- Free Website:     https://www.facebook.com/oglesby.rattlesnake.roundup Phone:     254-744-7855 Activities:

  • Jackie Bibby, Texas Snake Man, star of Animal Planet’s “Rattlesnake Republic” show.
  • Live music Saturday afternoon with the Brian and Jeremy acoustic duo from the “Sloppy Joe Band.”
  • Oglesby Lions Club is selling fried snake meat.
  • Oglesby Fire Department is selling brisket and burgers.
  • Oglesby 4H selling breakfast at 7:00 am Saturday and Sunday.
  • Oglesby Lions Club offering train rides and wagon rides drawn by horses or mules – $1.00.
  • Mechanical Bull, (Saturday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm).
  • Booths with colorful arts and crafts