Mark Chesnutt and Frank Foster Coming in DeRidder This Weekend

DeRidder, Louisiana - Country music fans and rodeo lovers have another reason to head to DeRidder this weekend. The Battle for the Buckle Youth Rodeo is bringing Mark Chesnutt and Frank Foster to the Beauregard Covered Arena.

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What to Know About the Battle for the Buckle Rodeo

The Battle for the Buckle is a youth rodeo that brings young cowboys and cowgirls from across the region to compete for belt buckles, payouts, and more than $15,000 in added prize money.

The competition will feature several events, including mutton bustin', barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, goat tying, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, pole bending, and bull riding. Competitors will be split into three age groups: 8 and under, 13 and under, and 19 and under.

The rodeo starts at 5 p.m. on both nights, with the music following on both Friday and Saturday night.

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Mark Chesnutt Kicks Off the Weekend, Frank Foster on Saturday

Chesnutt will take the stage Friday, October 23. The Beaumont, Texas, native became one of country music's biggest stars during the 1990s. He scored eight No. 1 country hits during his career. Some of his most popular songs include "Brother Jukebox," "I'll Think of Something," "Bubba Shot the Jukebox," and "It's a Little Too Late."

Frank Foster will take the stage on Saturday Night, October 24th. Frank has been touring around the Deep South for some time now, and is making his first stop back in Southwest Louisiana in quite a little while. Foster has made a name for himself across Louisiana with songs like "Where You Get Your Drink On," "Good Country Music," "Gettin Right," "Cut Off Jeans," and more.

Tickets and Event Details - Battle For The Buckle Youth Rodeo

The event will take place at the Beauregard Covered Arena in DeRidder. Admission is listed at $29, with concessions and free parking available. Tickets for the event are available through Eventbrite.