50th Anniversary of the Fallon Lions Jr. Rodeo

by Susan Weikel --  Celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the Fallon Lions Junior Rodeo this year will draw nearly 200 contestants this year. The event will again offer the community and youth the opportunity to join in a weekend of fun events from August 30^th through September 2^nd. This year’s rodeo committee  --  Travis Peek- President, Jennifur Peek- Secretary, Teresa Hiibel, Shawn Crystal, Victoria Crystal, and Christy Wilpfang has worked hard to bring this event about this year. They have planned an exciting raffle during the rodeo with great prizes. They will also be doing a 50/50 raffle for the Gelineau family. The rodeo offers an opportunity for a wide range of participation. There are four age groups (0-5 years, 6-9 years, 10-13 years, and 14-18 years) for this rodeo with saddles and buckles for the winners. There will be a Goat Branding after the rodeo on Sunday. This is a fun event to participate in as well as watch. There are 3 ages groups (0-9, 10-13, and family). That includes adults. It is a three-man team event that is $5 a man. Participants can enter as many times as wanted. Buckles will be given to all 3 teammates for the 1^st placed team of each age group. The rest of the money will be jack-potted. The rodeo has drawn families from all over the country. This year contestants will be traveling from as far away as Alaska and South Dakota to participate in the Fallon rodeo. Welcome to all the contestants and the very best of luck.

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