Burke Stampede Rodeo to celebrate 30 years

Get ready to kick up your heels and rock some outstanding rodeo, stampede style.

Burke, South Dakota, home to just at 600 people will come alive later July 19-21, 2019, as some 6,000 people drift in to spectate or compete in the Burke Stampede Rodeo. With well over $50,000 in pay outs, cowboys and cowgirls will come from all over the Midwest to compete. Performances are at 7 p.m. at the Stampede Arena.

2019 BURKE STa.m.PEDE FAVORITES AND SCHEDULE:

Wednesday July 17

Kick off of the annual Trail to the Stampede with a trail ride. Call trail boss Chris Cernetisch for more information or to be a part of the Trail to the Stampede. Call 605-830-0473

Thursday July 18

4:30 p.m. The Broncs – the bucking horses from the Muddy Creek and Nixon ProRodeo string. They will tour down Burke’s Main 6 p.m. – Authentic Chuck-wagon feed (free will offering) at Burke Arena

Stampede Idol Contest Burke Arena following chuck-wagon feed. $500 prize. Our contest this year will feature a battle of the 10 former Stampede Idol winners. Promises to be the best ever! Also bring along your branding irons for The Stampede Branding. Brands and Logos will be burned on boards that will line the exterior walls of our brand new Stampede Concession Stand/Rodeo Office.

Friday, July 19

7 p.m. – Rodeo Performance – Stampede Arena.

Rodeo Dance to Marci Mitchel band under the tent on the rodeo grounds following rodeo performance.

Saturday, July 20 –

9 a.m.. – Cowboy breakfast and Slack Stampede Arena

7 p.m. – Rodeo Performance Stampede Arena. Modern Woodman of America night at the rodeo. Get your discount tickets at the gate. Rodeo Dance to Marci Mitchel band under the tent on the rodeo grounds following rodeo performance.

Sunday July 21:

9 a.m. – Cowboy breakfast and Slack Stampede Arena

7 p.m. – Rodeo Performance Stampede Arena. Mutton Bustin’ for kids 7 and under.

Announcer: Travis Schauda , Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Stock Contractor: Muddy Creek and Nixon ProRodeo, Interior, South Dakota.

Ticket Information: Advance $10, At the Gate: $12. Kids 10 and under admitted FREE. Tickets on sale in BURKE: Burke One Stop, First Fidelity Bank, Green’s Grocery, Burke True Value, Pump N’ Stuff, The G.A.B., Burke Community Pharmacy, Stella’s. GREGORY: B&F Variety, Mr.G’s. PLATTE: Pharmco, The Yellow Rose Arena. BONESTEEL: Cuzn’s Corner, Cahoy’s General Store. FAIRFAX: Koenig’s Market NAPER NEBRASKA: Naper Café. WINNER Winner Animal Clinic. WAGNER: K’s Qwik Stop. SPENCER NEBRASKA: KC’s Roadrunner

–Burke Stampede