Rockyford Rodeo returns

Times Reporter   

 

The Rockyford Rodeo is fast approaching, commencing on the weekend of July 25-27. The free pancake breakfast will kick off the festivities at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 26 followed by the parade at 10 a.m. and then the big event of the weekend, the rodeo, getting started at 12:30 p.m.  

In the evening, there will be a barbeque beef dinner being served on both Saturday, with prime Alberta beef being served, and then on Sunday with beef on a bun, both beginning at 5 p.m.  

The newest addition to the rodeo this year will leave the fans in amazement. 

“We are bringing in McMorran and FMX Stunt Bikes, basically freestyle motocross,” said Justin Geeraert, who is a part of the Rockyford Lions Rodeo organizing committee.

There will be no shortage of events, making for an exciting three days at the Rockyford Rodeo grounds.

“We got the rodeo all three days, chuckwagons all three nights at 6:30 p.m., basically all the same events as last year but the motocross will be something to look out for,” said Geeraert.

Like many other small town rodeos in Alberta participants look forward to not only the midway, but also the main event in the rodeo as it attracts more people to town.

“The Rockyford Rodeo is a great thing for the community and brings people from all over Alberta, Canada and the odd time gets some international people coming over and something to look forward to every year,” said Geeraert.

Once people get inside the gates they should be prepared to see skilled riders try to hold on to crazy horses and bulls.

Saddle bronco, bareback, calf roping, steer wrestling and many more events will be happening. All rodeo participants are competing for money, as with other rodeos, but there will also be extra money available to the winners.  

“Well the SCA (Sheridan Cowboys Association) put out their entry fee, and then we add on $1,500 per event,” said Geeraert.

The Rockyford Rodeo will provide some excitement as the younger rodeo contestants will want to perform and excite the crowd.

“Rockyford is one of those big, small town rodeos and one of the top rodeos in Alberta,” said Geeraert.

Geeraert guaranteed that “If you’re looking for something to do on July 25-27 come out to Rockyford, you will not be disappointed.”