Barney Bentall is back to play at the 2014 Clinton Rodeo Dance at the Clinton Rodeo Grounds on May 24, starting at 8 p.m.
He’ll be playing with special guest – his son Dustin Bentall – and an opening set by the Juno nominated bluegrass band – The High Bar Gang.
Barney says he will rock the May Ball Rodeo dance with a mix of country and rock, and will keep all the fans and rodeo dance enthusiasts on their feet all night long.
Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door. There will be a shuttle bus and an evening concession.
Rodeo preparations
The Clinton Ag Association (CAA) has been busy preparing for the 2014 rodeo with major upgrades at the rodeo grounds.
On April 26, numerous loads of sand were hauled to the Clinton rodeo grounds and the arena footing was redone.
Thanks go to Ken Bolster for organizing the crew; Michelle Shilling at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the donation of sand for the arena; the many local contractors who donated trucks and equipment; and all the drivers and operators who donated their time that weekend.
The job was a major undertaking and is greatly appreciated by the CAA.
The arena fence has also been painted by the David Stoddart School travel club students and Bruce Drewry, and a new dance floor has been constructed.
It is shaping up to be a great weekend on May 24th and 25th at the Clinton Rodeo grounds with two days of BCRA rodeo action.
Campers are welcome; the fee is two days rodeo admission.
Be sure to come up and cheer on our local cowboys and cowgirls. The always popular packhorse race, wild cow milking and cowboy foot races will take place during the intermissions.
If you would like to volunteer for the rodeo, please call 250-459-2753. The CAA is still looking for a group interested in looking after the rodeo gate on Sunday.