-Daily Freeman-Journal photo by Hans Madsen Nate McFadden manages to stay on the horse but looses his hat Friday night during the Bucking Bronc event at the 81st Dayton Championship Rodeo. Rodeo action continues tonight and Sunday night at 7 p.m. and on Monday at 2 p.m. The annual Dayton Labor Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Monday as well.

DAYTON — Daring cowboys will see how long they can stay on top of raging bulls during the upcoming Dayton Championship Rodeo.

Watching people atop 2,000 pounds of hopping mad hamburger will be far from the only attraction during the four days of events. Barrel racing, steer wrestling, bareback riding and roping are also on the itinerary.

The action begins Friday at the rodeo grounds in Dayton. It wraps up on Sept. 2, Labor Day.

John S. Payne. who performs trick riding and shooting as the One Arm Bandit, will be the special performer.

Professional rodeo clown Matt Tarr will return to Dayton for the second time in a row this year.

Rodeo organizers have designated Friday as RED night, with RED standing for Remember Everyone Deployed. People with military ID will receive a $2 discount on admission. Everyone is encouraged to wear red that night.

Sunday has been designated Pink Night, and everyone is encouraged to wear pink to show their support in the fight against breast cancer.

Sept. 2 will be Kids Day. Children age 11 and younger will be admitted free with a paying adult.

This will be the 82nd annual performance of the rodeo.