Angola Prison Spring Rodeo
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Louisiana State Penitentiary 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, Louisiana 70712

Thousands line up for the chance to spend a day in prison and enjoy "The Wildest Show in the South." The Angola Rodeo offers a slate of events that includes bull riding, bareback riding, a wild horse race, barrel racing, bull-dogging, wild cow milking (really), convict poker, rodeo clowns, and other hair-raising spectacles. The arts & crafts show, which features hundreds of items handmade by Louisiana State Penitentiary inmates, is almost as popular. $20. The arts & crafts show and inmate band performances precede the rodeo, which starts at 2 pm. Lines are long; arrive early. (225) 655-2030 or angolarodeo.com.