Chris Clegg
South Peace News
The first taste of rodeo action in the Peace region comes to High Prairie April 26-27 when the Spring Rodeo makes its return at the Agriplex.
The High Prairie Agricultural Society and X-Cel Energy Services are the main sponsors of the rodeo, sanctioned by the Wildrose Rodeo Association. Stock is provided by JC and Co. Rodeo.
Showtime April 26 is 5 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. Doors open 45 minutes before the show each day. Admission to the rodeo is $20 for adults, $10 for youth ages 6-10 years, and children five years and under free.
Senior events include saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, ladies barrels, ladies breakaway roping and bull riding. Junior events include bull riding, steer riding, novice horse riding, breakaway roping, junior barrels and peewee barrels.
Popular local events include local barrels (16 years and under) as well as the popular mutton bustin’.