Lynden PRCA Rodeo

Welcome to the 18th annual Lynden PRCA Rodeo.

e folks at the Northwest Washington Fair can’t wait to bring rodeo fans of all ages two nights of the most exciting rodeo action around.

Kids 12 and younger receive free admission to the rodeo, Aug. 14-15. Rodeo performances start at 7 p.m. All seating is festival seating.

Cost is $25 per ticket, $45 for a two-night ticket, $149 for the Lynden PRCA Rodeo VIP Experience.

Enter the show garden through the grandstands.

Rough stock events

In the rough stock events, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding, a contestant’s score is equally dependent upon their performance and the animal’s performance.

To earn a quali ed score, the contestant, while using only one hand, must stay aboard a bucking horse or bull for eight seconds.

If the rider touches the animal, themselves or any of their equipment with their free hand, they are disquali ed.

In saddle bronc and bareback riding, a contestant must mark out their horse; that is, they must exit the chute with their spurs set above the horse’s shoulders and hold them there until the horse’s front feet hit the ground after the initial jump out of the chute.

Failing to do so results in disquali cation.

Timed events

In timed events: steer wrestling, team roping, tiedown roping, and barrel racing; cowboys and cowgirls at the other end of the arena compete against the clock, as well as against each other.

A contestant’s goal is to post the fastest time in his or her event.

In steer wrestling and the roping events, calves and steers are allowed a head start.

e competitor, on horseback, starts in a three-sided fenced area called a box.

e fourth side opens into the arena.

A rope barrier is stretched across that opening and is tied to the calf or steer with a breakaway loop.

Once the calf or steer reaches the head-start point - predetermined by the size of the arena - the barrier is automatically released.

If a cowboy or a cowgirl breaks that barrier, a 10-second penalty is added.

C5

Rodeo

C5 Rodeo Company was founded in 2008 by Vern McDonald.

Since then they have grown to two locations, one in Lac La Biche, Alberta and one in ree Forks, Montana.

C5 Rodeo is currently one of North America’s largest bucking horse supplies.

e C5 Rodeo crew hopes everyone enjoys the rodeo in Lynden and is proud to be part of this great event.

Matt Merritt

Rodeo funny man Matt Merritt, the exclusive entertainer of the PBR Velocity Tour, keeps crowds across the country laughing.

Known for his dancing skills, Matt loves to create an atmosphere that is fun for audiences of all ages.

Jody Carper

You will hear the voice of former rodeo contestant, turned rodeo announcer, Jody Carper, announcing the Lynden PRCA Rodeo.

Jody’s love for rodeo and his patriotism help make the Lynden PRCA Rodeo a great night at the fair for families.