Mosey on over to Sandpoint’s two rodeos

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff

The Sandpoint Rodeo returns Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 with a bevy of cash prizes for talented cowboys and cowgirls. Bull riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling are just a few of the events that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.

Current rodeo royalty will be bedecked in their hats and sashes to sign autographs, and the new 2023-’24 Rodeo Queen will be announced during the festivities. The excitement begins at 7:30 p.m. when the first chute opens.

The Sandpoint Rodeo will share the spotlight with Rascal Rodeo on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The nonprofit organization brings classic rodeo entertainment to multiple states, “[h]elping those with physical and developmental disabilities discover unknown abilities in a unique, safe and modified rodeo environment,” according to the group’s mission statement.

There’s no cost to participate in Rascal Rodeo. More information is available at rascalrodeo.org.

Tickets for the Sandpoint Rodeo are only available online at bonnercountyfair.com/p/tickets-and-merchandise for $17. No tickets may be purchased in person.

For more information and a complete list of events, visit sandpointbonnercountyrodeo.com.