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in the world. Over the six days of the event, there are 14 shows featur- ing over 700 mules with their trainers, riders and packers. In excess of 30,000 fans converge on the Tri-County Fairgrounds and the Mike Boothe Arena to watch the events and visit the exhibitors. The 14 mule shows consist of: Western, youth, English, cattle working, gait- ed, coon jumping, racing, musical tires, gymkhana, packing, shoeing, chariot racing, team roping and driving. " The event has a colorful history. Legend has it Mule Days was start- ed by outfitters and packers the region who wanted an event to start off the packing season along with businessmen who wanted to attract vacationers to the Owens Valley. Apparently the plan worked. The event has proven to be stubbornly 2018-2019 Scenic 395 36 Bishop www.RedRoof.com/property/ca/bishop/rri900 Located In The Heart Of Bishop Easy Walk To Dining & Shopping • FREE Continental Breakfast • FREE WiFi • Deluxe Accomodations • DirecTV • Fish Cleaning & Freezing Facilities w/Large Flatscreens TURN OFF MAIN STREET AT ELM STREET 800-356-3221 • 150 ELM ST, BISHOP • 760-873-3564 Continued on Page 37 Continued from Page 35 SUBMITTED PHOTO A scramble during a recent Bishop Mule Days.