Moorefield will be a busy spot this weekend, as the Moorefield Optimists and the Drayton Kinsmen clubs host the second annual Mapleton Rodeo from July 4 to 6. The clubs have been hard at work on the organizational aspects of the event pretty well since the take-down was completed for last year’s show.
Mapleton is fortunate to have two such active service clubs and the entire community is being offered a chance to contribute to their good works just by heading out to the rodeo for a good time. All proceeds will help to finance the group’s community betterment projects.
Rodeo action will be centered around the Maryborough Community Centre grounds and the event opens Friday night with a family barbecue dinner and live entertainment under an outdoor tent. Gates open on Saturday at 11am, with entertainment in the tent and children’s activities. In addition to the New Holland Elite Rodeo, Saturday’s events will include a parade, an arm wrestling competition, karate demonstrations and children’s activities. Opening ceremonies and the parade are scheduled for 2pm.
Popular local band Loose Change will headline a Saturday night concert, with opening act Biggy and the Hostiles.
The event continues on Sunday with a cowboy breakfast, children’s activities and more rodeo events.
A community rodeo goes well beyond the action in the ring and offers something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age.
For more information check out the full schedule at mapletonrodeo.ca.
