Comments on: Angola Prison Rodeo

By: Sage Scott

Sage Scott — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:59:24 +0000

I have only been to one rodeo — in Montana — and I asked so many naive questions about the experience that my guests that evening STILL tease me about it. At least I know better for my next rodeo, whether it’s in Cowboy Country or Louisiana!

By: Danik the Explorer

Danik the Explorer — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:10:14 +0000

For one moment I thought you were writing about a rodeo in Angola, the country. (Slowed the reading down after the first paragraph). I love to attend this event. I only done one rodeo before and that is the Calgary stampee in Canada, and that was an amazing experience. Its not just the show, its the experience, making new friends and having a few old drinks. My kinda weekend (shame I been tea total for a long time now..he he).

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:48:13 +0000

This is so interesting! I’ve never been to a rodeo, and certainly not anything on a prison grounds. Now, about that deep-fried Coke…I love Coke, but I’m an originalist and I don’t like my Coke tarnished in anyway (no rum-and-Coke, no flavored Cokes), so I don’t know how I feel about deep-fried Coke. I’d probably try, but I don’t know that I’d approve lol

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:47:47 +0000

In reply to Jordan Campbell. Yup, Everyone working and riding from what we were told were prisoners. It was kind of strange walking around the giant craft booths seeing the inmates behind the tables and some having cages separating you from them. But from what I gather, many of the crafts are made by them and between selling and participating, it is how they earn money for the year. So I liked knowing we were supporting them in their rehab in some minor way!

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:45:42 +0000

In reply to Ivan Kralj. Haha, yeah, I was kind of shocked that they had Deep Fried Coca Cola also. It was interesting for sure and it tasted good but I have a sweet tooth so of course I liked it. I don't think I would want to eat it all the time but for the Angola Prison rodeo, it was a great treat!

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:45:45 +0000

Deep-fried Coke? Now, that’s something new. I thought that after I learned about deep-frying chocolate bars in UK, I’ve heard it all. But seems people never stop getting strange ideas.
So… did you like it? Would you recommend it? :)))

By: Jordan Campbell

Jordan Campbell — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:15:22 +0000

Oh no!!!! Gruesome Gertie!!! LOL, so bad. So… are the bull riders and arts & crafts creators prisoners?

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 23:19:54 +0000

In reply to Umiko. Well the Angola Prison is a historic prison but it is still very active. I don't think they have ever had any issues that required extra guards because it is such an event for the prisoners that they maintain a level of respect for the event. Plus, they get paid for participating so I think they act extra good cause it equals money for them.

By: Umiko

Umiko — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 04:14:48 +0000

What an interesting experience! I thought the rodeo took place at an old prison. I wonder how many guards placed in every places. Deep Fried Coke sounds interesting though. Seems like I can try it at home.

By: Linda (LD Holland)

Linda (LD Holland) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:12:08 +0000

How fascinating that they have a rodeo on prison grounds. I would want to make sure I didn’t wander too far and get locked in! But I am sure it was a lot of fun. But trying the deep fried Coca Cola may make the whole experience over the top! It sounds like it would be worth planning a visit around the time of the Angola Prison Rodeo.

By: Jane Frith

Jane Frith — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:10:14 +0000

I am so with you on this! When we lived in Canada, we visited the “stampede” a few times, the Canadian version of the rodeo, and loved it! The whole atmosphere is magic and the stalls are wonderful – although I confess to never having tried coke balls! I think it is great that the inmates of the penitentiary participate alongside the professionals in this particular rodeo.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 17:43:36 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Haha, yeah I never asked any of them if they were serial Killers or what they were in for, I think that is considered rude. Plus it may be worse for my health to ask them that than the deep fried coke!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 07:23:33 +0000

A rodeo and deep-fried coke – sounds so bad, it has to be good! Have to admit I love the unhealthy American junk food and I’ve never been to a rodeo – this sounds like it would be a cool thing to do! I love the fact the inmates take part – I’m assuming they aren’t serial killers or anything, lol

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:01:57 +0000

In reply to Jas. Hey Jas, you can find them on the link above but essentially five of the Clark Creek Waterfalls are at the Tunica hills wildlife management area which is barely 25 minutes from St. Francisville, La.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:54:35 +0000

In reply to Kerry Heaney. Haha, yeah, I love fair food! Not that I would ever want to eat any of it full time or at home even but there is something about having Deep Fried Something in a cup or on a stick that just sings, PARTY TIME! The Angola Prison Rodeo was my second rodeo I had ever been to besides the PBR in South Louisiana. But I will say that my wife is from Wyoming and even she said that this rodeo was totally legit & on the same level as most of theirs back home!