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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 popular so it’s advisable to get tickets early if you want to go. Every year tens of thousands of people come to Bishop from all over the 2019-2020 Scenic 395 36 Bishop Continued on Page 37 Continued from Page 35 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 • Cable • Fish Cleaning & Freezing Facilities w/Large Flatscreens TURN OFF MAIN STREET AT ELM STREET 800-356-3221 • 150 ELM ST, BISHOP • 760-873-3564 PHOTOS BY JIM HEAPHY VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Mule Days are held around Memorial Day each year, Upwards of 30,000 people come to this town of 4,000 to see the parade, and contestants in the events come from around the world. The celebra- tion kicks off Tuesday with show classes and ends on Sunday with the “packoff” to determine the World Champion Pack Team. For more information, go to www.muledays.org.