(KNZA)--Rodeo returns to Jackson County, with funds raised from Saturday's event earmarked to support the continued construction of the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex, located just west of U.S. Highway 75, south of Holton.

According to a press release, Saturday's 8th annual Jackson County Ranch Rodeo is sponsored by the Jackson County Fair Association, and will include such events as team sorting, steer mugging, steer branding, and trailer loading.

The Grand Entry and rodeo begins at 4:00 Saturday afternoon, following the opening of the gates at 1:00.

The rodeo will be held in the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex Arena.

Activities will continue into the evening, with Team Roping, open to all entrants, scheduled for the evening.

Entries start at 6:00, with the event set to begin around 7:30, following the Ranch Rodeo awards ceremony.

The admission cost to the family friendly rodeo activities will be a free will donation.