Cloverlodge Stampede Action

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

The 40th annual Cloverlodge stampede was held on June 15 and 16, 2019, in Viking. Co-sponsored by the Viking Agricultural Society and the Cloverlodge Stampede Association, the event drew in many Albertan talents and fans from all over for a tough competition fit to match any rodeo this season.

President Muriel Hill, president of the Cloverlodge Stampede Association sent out her thanks to the sponsoring businesses for the draw prizes from Vegreville and Viking, volunteers who helped run the event, and more. “For the past 40 years, it’s taken a community to put this together. We couldn’t be more grateful.”

On Saturday, rodeo events included: bareback and saddle broncs, tie-down roping, junior steer riding, steer wrestling, junior bull riding, ladies, junior, and peewee barrel racing, junior horse riding, team roping, and bull riding.

Following the rodeo, stick horse race for participants ages 6 and under, and a boot race for age categories 7-9 and 10-12 with a grand prize bicycle for the winner.

Following Saturday’s events, fireworks lit up the sky for everyone to enjoy, and the Around Cowboy Trophy was awarded.

On Sunday, the activities started off with a pancake breakfast and Cowboy Church. At one o’clock, the rodeo activities were tied off with the final performances of the rodeo competitions. Bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, junior steer riding, steer wrestling, junior bull riding, ladies, junior, and peewee barrel racing, novice horse riding, team roping, and finally bull riding closed the rodeo with an exciting display of talent from the cowboys and cowgirls. Sunday’s 50/50 draw went for a take-home of $182. Children’s activities such as a sand pit and inflatable bouncy houses were available throughout the rodeo events.

The Cloverlodge Stampede looks forward to continuing its support of the Heritage rodeo sports with a 41st event in 2020