102nd Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion, Rodeo set for Aug. 28-30

  • 2025 MDOS BOARD Kate Wood, Cally Jean Pool, Krista Francis, Bobby Holland, Matthew Cruse, Kevin Brendle, Conner Washington, Taylor Phillips and Cliff Foster. The Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo is always looking for hardworking people to join the board.The qualifications are: Must be a resident in Dickens or Motley Counties. For more information on joining this board, please reach out to any board member or send a message to the Facebook page. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTO
    2025 MDOS BOARD Kate Wood, Cally Jean Pool, Krista Francis, Bobby Holland, Matthew Cruse, Kevin Brendle, Conner Washington, Taylor Phillips and Cliff Foster. The Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo is always looking for hardworking people to join the board.The qualifications are: Must be a resident in Dickens or Motley Counties. For more information on joining this board, please reach out to any board member or send a message to the Facebook page. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTO
  • KEEPSAKESPURS This image includes the completed set of spurs builtbyMattHumphreys.TheMDOSQueencontestantsareselling raffle tickets to these spurs. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTO
    KEEPSAKESPURS This image includes the completed set of spurs builtbyMattHumphreys.TheMDOSQueencontestantsareselling raffle tickets to these spurs. | KRISTA FRANCIS PHOTO

    The 102nd Annual Motley- Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo is coming together for August 28–30, 2025 in Roaring Springs.

    With just a little more than a month to go, last week organizers put out the word that they have plenty of food vendors but are needing more vendors with clothing, tack, crafts, jewelry and the like.

    Prospective vendors should call Cally Jean Pool at (806) 422-1313.

    In addition to the ranch rodeo, key events during the 102nd MDOS include: 

    Friday Night Entertainment with Jake Hooker & The Outsiders

    Saturday Night Entertainment with Rowdy Decker

    Old Timers’ Dance (both nights) with Chad Maines & Friends

    WRCAAdultRodeoAnnouncer: Caleb Edwards

    Mini Bronc, Mutton Busting and Goat Roping Stock Contractor: Lonesome Dove Rodeo Co., LLC

    The Texas Spur e-Edition