TIFTON, Georgia--The Georgia Peanut Commission teams up with Matt Baldwin, bullfighter from Sylvania, Ala., to promote Georgia peanuts during hundreds of rodeo events throughout the U.S. in 2004. This Friday and Saturday night peanut growers will be able to see the promotion in action during the “Humps N’ Horns” Pro Bull Riders Tour at Pike Creek Ranch in Pavo, Ga. The rodeo begins at 8:00 p.m. on April 23 and April 24.
“ Pro rodeo bull riding has become a very big spectator sport in the U.S. There are so many up and coming bull riders that this Humps n Horns tour will give them an opportunity to break into the big time,” Baldwin says.
During the rodeo events, Baldwin wears the Georgia Peanuts logo with pride on his shirt and baggies. After rodeo events Baldwin can be found autographing pictures.
“ I’m proud to wear the Georgia peanuts logo on my clothing as I test my skills in front of 40 bulls during the rodeo this weekend,” Baldwin says. “Georgia peanuts have been seen by millions of people around the U.S. as I travel on this pro bull riding tour in 2004.”
Baldwin, originally from Tifton, Ga. has been fighting bulls for 12 years and recently named 2003 Bullfighter of the Year for Championship Bull Riding.
General admission to the rodeo at the gate is $15 with children 3 years of age and under free. For ticket information call (229) 859-2742.