#9. Crider’s Rodeo and Dance

Okay, so now you just dropped off your mother and wife to see a performance of Cats at the Point Theatre in Ingram (see Posting #8). You were a good guy and dropped them off at the door and offered to go park the truck while they hold a seat for you. Now what do you do? Simple. Head west down the road 3.5 miles past the Hunt Store in Hunt, Texas and enjoy a Saturday night at Crider’s!

Crider’s has been doing rodeos and dancing forever, something like 85 years now. Crider’s is a Saturday night thing, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The rodeo starts at 8 PM, followed by the dance at 9 PM or so. Yes, the rodeo even includes Mutton Busting for the little cowpokes. The dance is held on a large outdoor patio under the arms of a huge live oak tree. You can buy beer and sodas there, and you can even bring your favorite bottle of spirits. They also serve a good burger. Crider’s is located on the banks of the Guadalupe, just like The Point Theatre (explains why you got lost!).

You can view Crider’s website at http://www.cridersrodeo.com/

After the dance you should return to the Point Theatre to pick up the ladies and explain that you got lost while trying to park the truck and ended “up river a ways”. Keep a straight face and look them in the eye (as best you can).

Don’t blame me for this little excursion of fun! You deserve it!

-Don Gray