The annual South Cariboo BCRA (British Columbia Rodeo Association) Rodeo comes to 100 Mile House, May 19-20 at the Outriders Arena on Airport Road.
The rodeo an amateur/semi-pro event with two days of great cowboy entertainment filled with bucking broncs, ornery bulls and all of the excitement you could ask for.
Announcer Keith Dinwoodie is back by popular demand and he will provide the kind of commentary that has made him one of the top announcers in B.C. and throughout Canada.
C Plus Rodeo Stock and Diamond D Bulls are supplying the rough stock and Dave Atkinson of Diamond D says he's bringing in several new, young bulls along with some of the proven bucking stock that people will recognize from the past.
Folks will see them all in action in events, including bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, steer riding and cow riding. Rounding out the program are team roping, barrel racing and pole bending.
On Sunday (May 19), wear pink to support the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign, which will see $1 from every gate admission donated to the fight against breast cancer.
Atkinson says the rodeo crew and contestants will all be sporting the colour pink for this worthwhile cause, which is recognized at rodeos and western events across Canada and the United States.
Gates open at noon and the rodeo gets underway at 1 p.m. both days. Admission for adults is $10; seniors and students pay $5 and children under six get in free.
On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. there is a free cowboy church service in the outdoor arena and anyone can attend.
"It's geared for anyone who enjoys the western lifestyle," explains Atkinson.
On Sunday evening, following the main event, slack events which couldn't be scheduled into the regular program, take place.
Atkinson doesn't have a confirmed list of competitors yet, but he anticipates a first-class display of talent.
"We're expecting a pretty good turnout of guys. As long as you get the right match-up with the right guys, with the right stock, it's going to be pretty exciting."
Local entries will only be accepted May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. by calling 250-396-7710.