Prepare for some adrenalin pumping events at Wingham Showground on January 5, 2019 when the Wingham Summertime Rodeo comes to town.
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A tradition for more than 30 years, the rodeo was a sell out in January 2018 attracting thousands of locals and visitors who witnessed amazing action in the arena.
Wingham Summertime Rodeo is an opportunity for bronc riders and bull riders to put on a thrilling show as they compete in front of a holiday crowd.
All the action happens on Saturday January 5 with gates opening, and the slack round commencing, at noon with main events starting at 6pm.
Some of the events on the program include:
- Ladies barrel race
- Novice saddle bronc
- Bareback
- Team roping
- Juvenile
- Junior steer rides
- Juvenile and junior barrel races
- Bull rides.
Food will be available, and the licenced bar will be open, until 11pm.
Entertainment throughout the night until late includes amusement rides and stalls and there will be live music from The Trapps from 9.30pm.
Organisers advise rodeo goers arrive early so they don’t miss out. The gates will close when the rodeo arena viewing area is full.
For patron safety, viewing pleasure and security, no gazebos or tarps are to be erected on the rodeo bank.
Admission prices are $15 for adults, $10 pensioners and children aged 12 to 17 years, $5 for children five to 11 years and children under five are free.
It is a condition of entry that no alcohol or glass bottles are to be taken onto the grounds. ID will be required to purchase alcohol at the event.
Phone Susan Harris, Wingham Show Society secretary on 0427 591 680 for further information.