Get ready to giddy up and get involved in the 2008 Magna Hoedown.

Last year’s Magna Hoedown raised $500,000 and this year’s event is now accepting applications from charities.

The 2008 Magna Hoedown takes place at the Magna Campus in Aurora Sept. 13, kicking off at 5 p.m.

Charity applications for this year’s event are due by May 16. Charities are encouraged to visit hoedown.ca to apply by the deadline.