One of Southwest Virginia’s favorite family-friendly event is back for the 58th year. The Kroger Ram Truck Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo presented by Davis Heating Cooling Plumbing and Electric, bucks back into Salem Jan. 10-12. Fans can expect non-stop excitement with plenty of bulls, broncs and unlimited fun, they have come to love.
Professional cowboys and cowgirls, many from the Virginia area, will be competing in rodeo’s most popular events, sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association. The IPRA competition features bull riding, bronc busting, and barrel racing. It is not unusual to have contestants from across the United States and Canada, including current or former world champions, utilizing this event as a final tune-up for the International Finals Rodeo.
Even the smallest cowpokes can get involved. The crowd-pleasing Boot Barn Mutton Busting is back and kiddos ages 5 – 7, who weigh 50 pounds or less, can see how far they can ride a sheep.
“Southwestern Virginia has always been good to us, and we’re excited to be continuing the tradition of starting the rodeo season off at the Salem Civic Center,” Rodeo Spokesman Kevin DeBusk, said. “From the bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riders, we are excited to bring the action back for our 58th year in Salem.”
The schedule is as follows:
Friday, Jan. 10 – 7:30 p.m. – All Tickets $20
Saturday, Jan. 11- 7:30 p.m. – $22, $25 & $30
Sunday, Jan. 12 – 2:00 p.m. – $22, $25 & $30
Preferred Parking available for $10.
Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and online anytime at www.ticketmaster.com
-The Salem Times-Register
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