It’s mid-June, what’s happening with you? It’s not too late to plant your garden, throw some flower seeds in a pot or get all duded up for your favorite summer-time rodeo. Whatever you do, have fun!
Rodeo!
June 17-18, 2012, Nyssa Nite Rodeo, Nyssa, Oregon
An ICA, ProWest rodeo. Click here for more information.
June 22-23, 2012. Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo, Mt. Home, Idaho
Optimist Park, Mountain Home, Idaho, 7:30 PM. For more information click here or call 208-598-0456.
June 29-30, 2012. Gold Dust Rodeo, Idaho City, Idaho
This ICA/IMPRA event starts at 7pm. All event information can be found here. For the 2012 Idaho Cowboys Association schedule, please visit their website.
July 17-21, 2012, Snake River Stampede, Nampa, Idaho
Originally it was called the Rodeo and Buck Show and the bucking stock was herded overland from the Horseshoe Bend area. In 1937, it was named the Snake River Stampede and became a professional rodeo. Virtually all of the world champions have competed at the Stampede at one time or another. Click here for the SRS Website or follow them on Facebook.
July 20-21, 2012, Bulls and Broncs, Baker City, Oregon
The third weekend in July, this rodeo promises the highest level of action by top rodeo athletes and renowned bucking stock. Constant action, great seats and a great atmosphere will make this an experience you will never forget.
For more information click here for their website and/or here for their Facebook page.
August 8-9-10, 2012, Jerome County Rodeo, Jerome, Idaho
Blue Ribbons and bright lights. Click here for more information and lots of pictures.
August 14-18, 2012, Caldwell Night Rodeo, Caldwell, Idaho
The Caldwell Night Rodeo was organized in 1935 as part of the festivities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the beginning of irrigation on the Boise project. It was called the Homesteaders’ Silver Jubilee and Night Rodeo. Lights were installed on the grounds and the first night rodeo to be held in southern Idaho was witnessed by thousands of people. Stock was provided by Everett Colborn and Doc Sorenson and $2,500 was put up in prize money. Kid Combs of Caldwell, a professional bronc buster, was the first cowboy to file his name on the entry list for the rodeo. Click here for the CNR website and here for the Facebook page.
August 16-18, 2012, Gooding Pro Rodeo, Gooding, Idaho
The Gooding Pro Rodeo is not your average County Fair and Rodeo. With the philosophy of “In order to achieve the best, hire the best”. In 2006, not one but three of the most respected contractors in the business were brought to Gooding. Click here for their website.
September 12-15, 2012, Pendleton Round-Up, Pendleton, Oregon
The first Pendleton Round-Up was to be “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest.” It turned out to be that and more. See the Pendleton Round-Up website for more history, ticket and event information.
September 29-30, 2012. Meridian Lions Rodeo, Meridian, Idaho
Click here for information on the Meridian Lions Rodeo.
Pendleton, Oregon
September 12-15, 2012, Pendleton Round-Up, Pendleton, Oregon
The first Pendleton Round-Up was to be “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest.” It turned out to be that and more. See the Pendleton Round-Up website for more history, ticket and event information.
Ontario, Oregon
June 23-24, 2012. 9am. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show
The Snake River Rangers welcomes the Cowboy Mounted Shooters to the Malheur County Fairgrounds in Ontario, Oregon. This is a Free event to the public and will start at 9am. For more information, please call Teri Morrison at 208-919-9400.
Caldwell, Idaho
June 18-23, 2012. National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest
Celebrating the 60th year, the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival began in the city of Weiser, Idaho in 1953 and has continued as an annual contest and festival every summer in the 3rd full week of June. Click here for the website and here for the Facebook page.
Meridian, Idaho
June 12-16, 2012. Meridian Dairy Days
Started in 1929 the first Dairy Show was held to celebrate the opening of the Meridian Creamery. Click here for their website and here for the Facebook page.
September 29-30, 2012. Meridian Lions Rodeo
Click here for information on the Meridian Lions Rodeo.
Mt. Home, Idaho
June 22-23, 2012. Daniel Dopps Memorial Rodeo
Optimist Park, Mountain Home, Idaho, 7:30 PM. For more information click here or call 208-598-0456.
Jerome, Idaho
June 17, 2012. Jerome County Animal Shelter Dog Adoption
Are you looking to add a new member to the family? Come on down to Jerome D&B Supply this Sunday from 10am – 2pm to adopt a new dog that will love you more than you know.
Twin Falls, Idaho
June 16, 2012. Magic Valley Reined Cow Horse Association
Summer Series Show # 2
Minidoka County Fairgrounds
Rupert, Idaho
Start time: 9:00 a.m
Entry forms on calendar page at http://www.mvrcha.com
Free admission for spectators