Free camping for patrons of the Keremeos Rodeo
Get ready for the 74th annual running of the Keremeos Elks Rodeo, taking place on the holiday weekend.
There will be plenty to eat over the course of the three day event, with a cowboy breakfast at the rodeo grounds on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 7:30 a.m., and the concession and adult refreshment kiosks will be operating for the duration of the event as well.
This year’s rodeo also features the fireman’s pancake breakfast in Memorial Park on Sunday and Monday, and the traditional steak barbeque in Memorial Park, Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Events on Saturday will include eight major and four junior rodeo events, including a chicken catch. Sunday will see a similar program of eight major and four junior events, as well as a calf scramble. Start time for the rodeo on Saturday and Sunday is 1 p.m.
On Monday, the rodeo parade begins at 10:30 a.m. along Seventh Avenue, with afternoon events at the rodeo grounds featuring “Bulls and Barrels,” starting at 12:30.
Admission is $12 for adults, seniors and students $10 and children aged 6-12 at $5 on Saturday and Sunday. For Monday’s events, (12:30 p.m. start) admission is a flat fee of $15 per person.
