War Bonnet Round Up returns for 113th year

IDAHO FALLS – Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is backmost for its 113th year.

On Wednesday, nan War Bonnet Round Up will springiness visitors a glimpse of nan rodeo up pinch nan Wild West Family Fest astatine Sandy Downs from 4-8 p.m.

The free arena will connection games, a Mutton Bustin’ Qualifier, Alive After 5 featuring Aaron Ball Band, mini bull riding, nutrient vendors and more.

“Tonight is mostly astir trying to expose rodeo to immoderate of nan crowd that whitethorn not beryllium making it retired connected a emblematic Thursday, Friday, Saturday night,” said Gray Augustus, nan trading head for Teton Auto. “I deliberation nan Family Fest is simply a measurement to promote immoderate group retired present to expose them to what’s going on.”

The War Bonnet Round Up is simply a favourite among organization members, but besides among announcers.

“I get a batch of condolences from everyplace other I spell because since my first twelvemonth present I’ve said this is my favourite rodeo, and it perfectly is,” said Kade Rogge, a War Bonnet Round Up announcer. “I activity for 30 different rodeos a year, and this is my favourite rodeo.”

This year, nan War Bonnet Round Up is portion of nan IDAGold series, a drawstring of 6 Idaho-based rodeos. The contestant who wins nan astir money successful nan rodeos has a changeable astatine a $20,000 bonus.

The War Bonnet Round Up master rodeo will statesman connected Thursday and tally done Saturday. Gates unfastened each nighttime astatine 4:30 p.m. The kid’s rodeo originates astatine 5:45 p.m., nan regular rodeo originates astatine 7 p.m., and nan arena ends astatine 10 p.m.

Friday will beryllium nan yearly “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night, to beforehand bosom crab consciousness successful our community. Attendees are encouraged to deterioration pinkish Friday. Saturday will beryllium Salute to our Veterans Night pinch typical presentations honoring our nation’s veterans and active-duty military; attendees are encouraged to deterioration black.

Tickets for Thursday and Friday are $22 and Saturday is $27. Military and seasoned discounts are available. Children’s tickets for ages 3 to 10 are $10. Children 2 and nether are free. Tickets are disposable online. Visit nan War Bonnet Round Up website for further summons information.