High River Pro Rodeo A Go!

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By Todd Curran

The June 23rd to 26th High River Pro Rodeo and North American Chuckwagon Championships in High River are ready to roll. They've got a new name, but will be putting on the same great entertainment at the same location.

Now called Guy Weadick Days, organizers changed the name of the event in honour of the sport's pioneers. The dusty fun kicks off with Family Night on June 23rd at 6:00pm providing free admission to kids and adult tickets for $10. All the performances offer great family entertainment, lots of laughs and if you're close enough, some dirt between the teeth.




On Friday, the action starts again at 6:00pm and the chucks race right after the rodeo each night.  Fans should ensure they stay after the wagons as they turn on the lights and bring in the crowd's favourite event: bull riding. Tickets nightly are $25 for adults and $5.00 for kids.

The slack starts Saturday at 7:00am as an extra performance to compensate those contestant's who did not get drawn to run in the performances. Due to the vast number of entries, slack should be about 3 hours on Saturday morning with all events competing.

We return to the action Saturday evening followed with a cabaret in the covered arena.

Come and dance to the talented Julian Austin, where shuttle rides will be available at the conclusion of the dance to get you home safe and sound. Sunday action starts at 2:00pm, concluding the wagon races and crowning the North American Chuckwagon Champion.

In addition to all the action at the grounds, the Downtown Business Group of High River will be hosting some festivities in the streets. Saturday the action is all day with live music, unique market vendors, delicious food and treats, fun street displays, a chance to meet WPCA drivers and get their autographs and shopping!

There will be a FREE shuttle provided by this group to help folks get back & forth between town and the rodeo grounds, running from 11:00am to 5:00pm, starting again about 9:00pm once the rodeo is over on Saturday night. The shuttle will be making pick-ups at the Museum of the Highwood, Carlson's on MacLeod and the rodeo grounds.

Tickets can be pre-purchased at the High River Chamber of Commerce Office or by calling 403-652-3336. Tickets are also available at the gate each night.

Come out and enjoy some great cowboy hospitality, watch some world champions and enjoy the beautiful weather!