Tickets may be purchased online at tigerboxofficeplus.ca, by phone at 1-877-339-8499, and in person at the 2 Tiger Box Office Plus locations in the Encana Events Centre and at Tiger Printing & Stationers.  

The organizers believe with the first class venue that is the Encana Events Centre and with the world renowned bucking stock coming from the Calgary Stampede “Born to Buck” Program, this will be an event you don’t want to miss.   Top 24 Canadian and US cowboys and cowgirls will be competing in events such as saddle bronc, bareback, bulls, tie-down roping, steer dogging, team roping & ladies barrel racing.  Each night will end with a Dancing in the Dirt event to the Chris Buck Band!

Organizers promise – you will need to “hold on tight” cause this event is going to be wilder than any 8 second ride.

Sponsor packages for the event area available for bucking chutes, infield act, drill team, arena banners and the team contestant draft.  The Spring Pro Rodeo will offer individuals or businesses a “Rodeo Team” for those that like to be more involved in the action. Called a “Team Contestant Draft”, where one can purchase rights to a team of riders personally selected by them and winning prize monies for the top 4 teams.

Check out the website at www.dawsoncreekfair.com for tickets, sponsorship, and Team Contest Draft information. 

All monies generated by the event will go towards the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede fairgrounds improvement and infrastructure.

*Event ticket includes admission to Dance in the Dirt after the event.

SAVE $30 when you purchase the Single Ticket - Both Days instead of individual tickets

SAVE $61 when you purchase 4 Pack 1 Day instead of individual tickets

DAY OF SHOW PRICING:
Single Ticket - 1 Day $40.00*
Single Ticket - Both Days $55.00 (Not Available on Saturday)*
Dance Ticket - $15.00

*Event ticket includes admission to Dance in the Dirt after the event.

New for 2015 will be a children's event called Rodeo Magic a special fun rodeo for children 6 - 10 years old.  Rodeo Magic will be on Thursday April 23, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon and partnered by Global Spectrum Facility Management and Dawson Creek Exhibition & Stampede.  Open to all elementary schools in the Dawson Creek area. Lots of fun - barrel racing, mutton bustin, cowboy & cowgirl relay race, chuckwagon racing, face painting, clowns and calf scramble for new bikes.  Don't let your school miss out on this fun rodeo come join local cowboys and cowgirls learn the sport of rodeo.  

Contact the Dawson Creek Exhibition Association to sign up your school.  
www.dawsoncreekfair.com/ Phone 250-782-3923 or 250-782-6272 or email fairinfo@dawsoncreekfair.com

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Rodeo Events:

SADDLE BRONC RIDING: The event of bronc riding has evolved from the work of an early day cowboy, breaking a horse to use on the ranch.  Today’s bucking horse is a natural bucker, usually bred to do this job only!

In a saddle bronc, the cowboy has a buck rein and a hornless saddle.  With toes turned out in the stirrups, the cowboy spurs with a rhythmic motion from the shoulders of the bronc, to the back of the saddle.

Recognized as the classic event of rodeo, it is beautiful sigh to watch but perhaps the most difficult to master.

TIE DOWN ROPING: As the cowboy nods for his calf, his horse must wait behind a score line till the calf passes.  The horse then leaves at adjusted speed, stops on cue as the roper catches the calf, and must work the rope as the cowboy ties any three legs of the calf.  Calf roping is a timed event in which many variables can lead to an outstanding run, or a “speed jam.” A highly trained horse, one which is able to run and stop, a good draw (calf), and a little good luck can turn this onto of the most pleasurable events of rodeo to watch.

BAREBACK RIDING: Bareback riding may be the toughest event on a cowboy’s body.  As he jams his “riding arm” into a leather rigging (suitcase-like handle) he asks his body to perform some hard tasks.  He needs to spur wildly, yet have complete control of his body.  Timing and strength are vital in maintain control.  The more gyration the better the score, but the torque the riding arm takes is unbelievable.  The rider is judged on the skillful manner in which he achieves the ride, on the amount of spurring, and on the roughness and wildness of the horse.

BULL RIDING: The element of danger plays an important part to the concept of bull riding.  This alone perhaps makes this the most exciting event to the spectator.

The rider slips his hand into a splint in the rope which fits snugly round the bull, right behind the bull’s shoulder.  In order to qualify, the cowboy must stay on 8 seconds, carful to keep his free hand in the air.

Today’s bull rider is a trained athlete, known mostly for his balance and gymnastic ability needed for success and survival.

STEER WRESTLING: Of all the events in rodeo, it is said that steer wrestling offers the greatest amount of eye appeal to the spectator. It is a display of strength and an exhibition of finesse and skill.

With the aid of a hazer, the contestant jumps from a horse running around 30 m.p.h., reaches for the steer’s sharp horns, slides him to a stop and lays him to the ground.  It is a controversy among many as to which is most important: timing, strength, or leverage.  Can you decide?

LADIES BARREL RACING: This event features pretty girls & fast horse.  Together they will compete in the rodeo arena running at barrels in a cloverleaf pattern.  Riders have the option of beginning with either left or right barrel – whichever they choose.  A 5 second penalty is assessed for knocking down a barrel.  Total disqualification is assessed for breaking the cloverleaf pattern.  Barrel racing is a timed event and the winner consists of the fastest ride/horse combination that is penalty free.  Running quarter horses are preferred.

TEAM ROPING: The header ropes the first and must make of three catches on the steer – around both horns, around one horn and the head or around the neck.  Any other catch by the header is considered illegal and the team is disqualified.  After the header makes his catch, he turns the steer to the left and exposes; the steer’s hind legs to the heeler. The heeler then attempts to rope both hind legs.  If he catches only one foot, the team is assessed a five-second penalty. After the cowboys catch the steer, the clock is stopped where there is no slack in their ropes and their horses face one another.

BOYS STEER RIDING: Must enter through Canadian Professional Rodeo Assoc. And have an amateur card with CPRA.   Open to boys age 12 – 14 yrs.  Take 12 entries for our spring Rodeo – 6 each night.