Work Day next two Saturdays - Upcoming Playday

We are having a Work Day the next two Saturdays to cleanup, repair, and install new lighting (Yeah, we are getting rid of those red-yellow lights) so that we will have our arena ready for Shows and other arena events restarting in March.

Our Arena will be reopening for Shows starting Saturday March 6 with the First Saturday Play Day. Registration starts at 5pm with the event starting at 6pm.

Playday this next Saturday, Dec 6

The final Rafter J Play Day of the the year will be Tomorrow Night (Saturday, Dec 6).
Signup at 5, Playday starts at 6, Come on out and join us.

Past and Present: Events at Rafter J Arena

October 4, Playday

We had a great Playday this past Saturday night and look forward to the next Playday on Sat Nov 2. The photos show Colt running home after his barrel run, and Glen Hopkins and Son working the arena around the barrels by hand after the tractor ran out of diesel. I will add a link to the photos taken of the barrel racing shortly. Photos of the Barrel Racing may be found in this Gallery If you desire a copy of one of these photos please contact Jim Arnold.

Buck-a-Roo Rodeo

Mark your calendars for Oct 18. This event is for Cowboys and Cowgirls to age 14. Registration begins at 9am with Rodeo starting at 11am. There will be lots of Kid-Friendly events including:

• Goat Dressing


• Chicken Chase


• Greased Pig


• Wild Cow Milking (stick cow>


• Goat Scramble


• and much more ...

Buckles will be awarded for All Around in each age group, Boys and Girls. There will be free hot dogs!

Parents note: Pants and Closed Toed Shoes required.

Playday this next Saturday October 4

Don't miss the First Saturday Playday this next Saturday, Oct 4. Events planned include:

1. Poles
2. Barrels
3. Boomerang
4. Baseball

Entry fee is $4 per event. Registration starts at 5pm with events starting at 6:30pm

Come Join us for an evening of Fun and Fellowship.


Location: 10701 CR 305, Terrell, Look for the Rafter J sign at FM 148 and I-20 and turn on CR305 at the Cement plant. You will see the Rafter J Arena on the right.

First Rafter J Playday

Glenn Hopkins organized a great playday this past Saturday, Sept 6. We had a cool evening and a good crowd. Our next playday is scheduled for Oct 4. Signup begins at 5pm, Playday starts at 6pm. Please make plans to be there. We will be having a Playday on the first Saturday of each month (Except January) so mark your calendars!