Special Edition M orrow C ounty Fair & Rodeo • Heppner Gazette-Tim es, W ednesday, August 9, 2000-Page 3
Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo celebrates 78th year
The announcer this year is Rodeo parade begins on
Steve Kenyon from Adams. Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a m. and
One o f the oldest rodeos in Steve tours the Pacific Northwest will travel right through the
Oregon, the Oregon Trail Pro as
a
professional
rodeo newly renovated downtown.
The fabulous Morrow County
Rodeo, is celebrating its 78th announcer.
anniversary this year. Two Bullfighters for the 2000 rodeo Museum will be open for your
exciting, action-packed shows will be Danny Newman and Tim viewing pleasure and tours of the
are planned in Heppner Aug. 18- Vredenburg. These two will risk historic courthouse will be
19.
their lives to help free the available.
If the weather is hot, bring
The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo contestants and save them from
will bring all the fast action the massive horns of these huge your swimming suit and cool off
at the local water park or play a
events the crowd loves, such as animals.
round
of golf at the Willow
bull-riding, barrel racing, calf
Entertaining the fans this year
roping, team roping, steer will be the comedy act of Ike Creek Country Club golf course.
wrestling, saddle bronc riding , Pryor. His miniature animal acts Camping, fishing and other
bareback riding and the popular and audience involvement are outdoor activities are also
mutton bustin'.
entertaining and fun to watch. Ike available in this great eastern
This year's stock will be himself put it best, "I love Oregon community.
The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo
provided by Big Bend Rodeo entertaining and making you
Company. This is the same laugh." He has been entertaining committee works hard to
contractor that OTPR used last fans
around
the
Pacific improve the facilities for the
comfort.
New
year that left the audience in awe Northwest for 19 years. He audience's
over the fabulous bucking horses. enjoys meeting the fans and will attractions this year are a new
Some of the best cowboys be available to talk to and sign warm-up facility for competitors
and added comforts for audience
around the United States come to autographs during the fair.
challenge this stock. The bucking
In conjunction with the Pro members. A new pole building
horse of the year in 1999, Rodeo, the Morrow County Fair will be available on the east end
"Skoals Spring Fling," will be will also be in full swing Aug. of the arena this year for added
on the truck ready tc take the 16-20. The Morrow County convenience.
A variety of food will be
best PRCA cowboy for a ride this Fair/Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo
year at the OTPR.
Queen Tracy Rankin and served around the rodeo grounds
The spinning bull that left Princesses Salli McElligott and and pop will be available in the
everyone cheering in 1999, Rachel Faber will be on hand to stands without even leaving your
seats. Local students will be
"Rapid Fire," will be in the assist and greet guests.
chutes again this year and ready The attractions during the week bringing this around to you so
to take on any cowboy who will be the famous "Dress Up Pet you don't have to miss any of the
wants to climb on his back.
Show" that anyone can enter on rodeo action. Ushers will also be
Big Bend Rodeo said that the Wednesday along with the kids'
trucks will be full of NFR horses "Pedal Power Tractor Pull". Lisa
and bulls, adding, "We will buck Nix Lowary will perform that
some britches off at this year's evening.
Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo."
Thursday is Family Day at the
It is not every day you get a fair with pony rides, a classic car
preview of the National Finals and motorcycle show, wine and
rough stock so don't miss the beer tasting and more live music
rough stock events. Les Schwab that evening.
Tire Center of Heppner is again
Friday and Saturday include a
sponsoring the bounty bull this variety show and parade with the
year. They will put up a $250 climax being the PRCA rodeo
bounty to the cowboy during Friday evening and Saturday
each performance who draws and afternoon.
successfully rides the bounty
Sunday will feature breakfast
bull.
in the morning and the Morrow
The Columbia Circuit has some County Jackpot rodeo at 1:15
of the best barrel racers in the p.m. with local Morrow County
nation and Blue Eagle Travel is and alumni competitors.
donating $ 150 in bonus money in
Heppner is a changing,
each performance to the fastest productive community. Members
time.
work hard each year with
The All-Around Saddle, i m p r o v e m e n t s
and
sponsored by Gardner's Men's accommodations for people
Wear, will be sought for by most traveling from out of town. The
PRCA cowboys.
Heppner Mam Street will be full
The awards are fabulous and of booths and a variety of food.
the competition fierce, so don't
The Morrow County Fair
miss out on any of the action.
and
OregonTrail
Pro
By Sue G ibbs
available to help individual
groups find their seats in the VIP
seating. The rodeo office is on
the north east side of the arena
and the covered handicap access
is on the west side of the
grandstands. Wheel chair access
will be accessible by simply
driving up to the ramp by the
roping boxes, and unloading
directly onto the ramp.
The Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo
grand entry takes place on Friday
Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. and Saturday,
Aug. 20, at 1:15 p.m., with slack
being held Friday night following
the performance. Mutton Bustin'
will be held 1/2 hour before the
PRCA rodeo.
The Morrow County Jackpot
rodeo will also be held on
Sunday, Aug. 20, at 1:15 p.m. for
all fans to watch local Morrow
County cowboys and alumni
compete for awards, money and
the famous Morrow County
Amateur Calf Roping Saddle.
This is sponsored by Kinzua
Resources LLC of Pilot Rock and
handcrafted by Bill McCoin of
Severe Brothers Saddlery of
Pendleton.
General admission for Sunday
is $6, with children six and under
admitted free. The tickets for the
PRCA shows are 8$ for adults
and $5 for children seven-12
years, with children six years and
under admitted free.
VIP seating may be purchased
in smaller units this year.
Individuals who purchase VIP
seats will have first option to buy
them back next year and will
have ushers to secure their seats
during the performances. For
VIP seating or to purchase
tickets, contact Tom Wolf at
(541)676-5114.
For general information
regarding lodging and other
activities, call 676-9618. For
rodeo information, call 676-9711
or
visit
the
website:
www.beobank.com.
We hope to see you for our
fabulous 78th celebration.
"Echoes of the Past"
at the MC Fair
Come celebrate "Echoes ot the
Past” at the Morrow County Fair
on Thursday. Aug. 17 at the
annual car and motorcycle show.
Bring your classic car or
motorcycle for public viewing
and judging to the football field
at
the
Morrow
County
Fairgrounds in Heppner.
Judging will be from 6:30-7:30
p.m. Trophies and prizes will be
given away to the top three in
each category.
Registration is $15 after
August 1. Register by calling
989-8253 or 481-3564, evenings.
Lan Lajaunassa 1999 PRCA World Champ
Columbia Basin Electric Co-op
Extends our congratulations and best wishes to all the participants in the
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M o r r o w C o u n t y F a ir
and O r e g o n T r a il P r o R o d e o
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