The Second Annual Amris Extreme Bull Jam took place at the H3 Arena near Patterson over the weekend and estimates put the attendance at over 3,000 for the rodeo. Proceeds from the rodeo will benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. The event is held annually in honor of Amris Bedford. Bedford battled cancer at St. Jude until she passed away in 2021 at the age of 10.-Photos Courtesy Dave McKissick Photography
Bull Rider Kevin “Rooster” McKeeman of Celina, TN, rides a bull during the rodeo.
Lucas Maynard, 15, of Stoney Point, NC gives a trick rope demonstration.
Local Rodeo Clown “Colt.45” (Colt Hartt) of Patterson was the entertainer for the event.
Junior Bull Rider Cole McGriff, 11, of Waycross, rides a bull during the rodeo.
