Ryan Metzger and his brother, Hayden, just after a mechanical bull ride.
PRYOR, Okla. -- Brothers Hayden and Ryan Metzger from Tahlequah came to Country Fever for some quality time before elder brother Ryan leaves for the Army in July.
Ryan, 18, and Hayden, 15, strode to a tent to listen to musician Travis Linville and his band perform. Each also rode a mechanical bull as they took shelter from the near-triple digit heat on Saturday afternoon.
"This was our first time to ever ride one," said Ryan Metzger as he slung his arm around his brother's shoulder. "This festival was the best way I could think of to spend what little time I have left with him before I leave."
Ryan Metzer heads to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in early July, he said.
The pair came in Friday and plans to stay through Sunday. Friday night, the boys were even invited onto the stage by headlining act and Red Dirt musician Stoney LaRue, they said.
"Stoney just told the guard, 'Everyone's comin' up here,' and we got up there and hung out and danced," said Hayden Metzger.
It was a highlight the boys won't soon forget. "It was totally awesome," said Ryan Metzger.
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