CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — Bucking bulls and courageous cowboys have drawn crowds to the Clovis rodeo for 112 years. And over time, the annual show has become a way for the community to support itself.<\/p>\n
“It is actually one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. It helps us with our scholarships that we hand out to Clovis Unified students,” said Eric Scharton, a member of the Old Town Clovis Kiwanis Club.<\/p>\n
The Kiwanis Club serves sizzling meals to make those scholarships possible. It’s just one of dozens of fundraisers for different groups the rodeo brings in.<\/p>\n
“They’re all earning their money to put back into the community for whatever reason that is,” said Chuck Rigsbee, Board Member and past President of the Clovis Rodeo.<\/p>\n
And like the Kiwanis Club, many of the fundraisers focus on helping local children.<\/p>\n
“It doesn’t matter what it’s for: It’s all about the kids,” said Scharton.<\/p>\n
“I’m a Boy Scout. So we sell stuff for the rodeo and that’s how we make money to go on camping trips,” said Boy Scout Owen Cummins.<\/p>\n
Many of the kids are focused, too; on giving back to the same community that’s providing for them.<\/p>\n
“Boy Scouts does a lot of service projects. So, for example, Eagle Projects, those benefit schools, churches, religious institutions, stuff like that,” said Boy Scout Aaron Dominguez.<\/p>\n
Even outside of the rodeo grounds, some businesses on the streets of Old Town Clovis benefit as well.<\/p>\n
Mostly, the bars, where people have been lining up all week long.<\/p>\n
But some restaurant owners who didn’t want to be identified say business for them has been slow.<\/p>\n
It’s why some people say they made a point to support them, too.<\/p>\n
“We’re all about supporting the local community, and I’m a Clovis girl at heart,” said Brittany Becklin, who attended the rodeo.<\/p>\n
Sunday is the last day of the 112th annual Clovis Rodeo. Festivities start at noon.<\/p>\n
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