QUESNEL RODEO CLUB'S 2012 RODEO

The Quesnel Rodeo is one of Western Canada’s largest amateur rodeos and has earned its reputation of being one of British Columbia’s most exciting family focused and entertaining rodeos.  The roots of our rodeo go back to the 1860’s during the Cariboo Gold Rush.  When honest hardworking cowboys and cowgirls drove cattle to the gold fields from present day Washington and Idaho states and started the first ranches in the Cariboo to feed the hungry miners.  The same skills, determination, commitment and willingness to, as they say “Cowboy –Up” that was required by these cowboys and cowgirls, is valued and reflected by the cowboys and cowgirls who compete at the Quesnel Rodeo.

Wild Pony Race An exciting Wild Pony Race has been added to this year’s rodeo.  This event is for children between the ages of eight to twelve years of age.  The race sees a pony, with a halter and lead rope released into the arena, with a three person team holding the lead rope.  As the pony is released into the arena, stop watches are started.  With a time limit of twenty seconds, the team must have a rider mount and ride the horse for two jumps.  The team with the fastest time, wins the event.  All rodeo contestants for this event must wear a CSA approved hockey helmets with face cage, or mouth guard and a protective vest.  This event is a “Local Entry” event and is limited to eight teams per rodeo performance.  Start putting your teams together and keep checking our web site for “Local Entry” information. For contestants who do not have protective vests, the Quesnel Rodeo Club will provide protective vests.  CSA approved hockey helmet with face cage, or mouth guard must be provided by the contestant.

ATTENTION - BULL RIDERS The Quesnel Rodeo Club is pleased to announce that Bull Riding is our featured event at this year’s rodeo and we’ve doubled the payout to $2,000.00.

RODEO ADMISSION FEES
The Quesnel Rodeo Club firmly believes that our rodeos are family and community events. Believing this, we work hard to ensure that our rodeo admission prices are set at the lowest possible price and affordable for families.
For prices and further info, please use the link below to take you to the Rodeo & Dance Tickets page.*

BARN DANCE TICKETS - All tickets for this event are Advance Sale Only”. At 9:00 AM, July 3rd   Barn Dance tickets go on sale at Circle “S’ Western Wear, Downtown Quesnel, B.C. Tickets are only available at Circle “S” Western Wear.  Band is to be announced at a later date.

Local Entry Dates & Information Local entry events:   * Wild Horse Race * Wild Pony Race * Flat Race * Number Eight Team Roping     * All contestants must be the holder of a current British Columbia Team Roping Association (BCTRA) membership card and have an assigned roper number. * Entries are restricted to BCTRA number 4, or less ropers.   Local Entry Dates   * July 4th & July 5th   Local Entry Registrars   * Carle  (250) 747-4692 * Nita (250) 249-5170

Rodeo Announcer is Mr. Al Parson, who is returning for his third rodeo season. Rodeo entertainer-clown is Jayson Charters of Merritt, B.C. Stock contractor is Wild West Entertainment Rodeo.