While the rodeo action is world-class at the Isa Rodeo, there’s also plenty to enjoy outside the arena.
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Next month’s rodeo will have a brand new “Festi-bull” of live music, line dancing, busking competition and other entertainment over rodeo weekend.
Head down to the LJ Hooker stage in the Xstrata Entertainment Centre for the Festi-bull, which will run from 9am til late on Saturday and Sunday, kicking off with free line dancing workshops on both days at 9am. It’s sure to be a fun way to start the morning off.
There will be plenty of live entertainment playing through the weekend including rodeo favourite Tom Maxwell, Off the Cuff, Bull Dust, Redclaw, Labrats, Johnny Cullen, Big Red & Pudz and Stretch.
We’re also running a busking competition down Rodeo Walk where you can vote for your favourite busker.
Rodeo fans will also enjoy the new Queensland Country Credit Union Fanzone in the Rodeo Forecourt during the rodeo. It’s the place to go for photos and autographs with your favourite competitors, Miss Rodeo Australia, Chainsaw and other rodeo stars. We’ll be handing out free autograph books and the Fanzone will be open on Friday (August 12) from 8.15pm – 9pm; Saturday (August 13) from 11am – 1pm; and Sunday (August 14) from 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Also new this year is the exclusive double story Jack Daniel’s Rodeo Lounge, which has premium views over the chutes, and a full food and beverage package for just 100 people per day. It’s a fantastic way to spoil yourself for the day and enjoy being a “Rodeo VIP”. Tickets are $250 per day (including rodeo entry) or $590 for the three days and available on http://mountisatickets.com.au/event/2016-isa- rodeo-2399
This year’s rodeo is a fully ticketed event. You will need to buy a ticket for entry into the rodeo precinct, and the reason is to improve safety and security for all our patrons.
We have extended the special locals’ offer which is great value - $90 for a day pass for two adults and two children or $215 for a three day pass for two adults and two children. This will include entry into the rodeo, nightly concert, Ashton Entertainment circus and circus skills workshop, as well as the markets and sideshow alley.
For the locals’ special, please visit http://mountisatickets.com.au/event/2016-isa- rodeo-2399 for bookings.
We’ve also been busy starting inductions for the hundreds of volunteers who help us with so many important jobs to make sure the rodeo is a fantastic success each year. We couldn’t do it without you and thank you so much for your valued contribution.
Don’t forget it’s only a few days to go until the Rodeo celebrations kick off with the Bell & Moir Toyota Rodeo Ball on Saturday, August 6. It’s not too late to put a table together, so please call our office to arrange.
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