E & E Theriot Memorial Calf Roping World Champion Calf Roper Herbert Theriot of Poplarville, MS will host a calf roping event at the 2008 Great Southern Stampede in the Main Arena. The calf roping will be held in memory of Theriot’s father and nephew. This event will have some top named cowboys participating in the event throughout the weekend. The action gets underway on Saturday at 2:00 pm and on Sunday at 10:00 am. Admission to the event is $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. For more information call 601-365-9115. Gem & Jewelry Show The Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society is holding its 33rd Annual Gem & Jewelry Show. St. Martin's Community Center, Lemoyne Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS. 9am-5pm Admission $3. Children under 12 Free when accompained by an adult. Third Annual Great Southern Stampede The 3rd Annual Great Southern Stampede will be an eleven-day festival that will cover the Complex Grounds. The Stampede will serve as a tribute to the western lifestyle. The festival will have events ranging from Championship Bull Riding and Calf Roping to Horsemanship Clinics and a Buckaroo Rodeo, as well as Live Music. For a full list of events, visit the facility’s website. For more information call 601-583-7500.
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