THE Stony Creek Football Netball Club (SCFNC) members are excited as the days count down towards the SG Offroad Stony Creek Rodeo on Saturday 18 January.
“We would like to thank Glenn Markley from SG Offroad and the team for their commitment to our big draw card event for South Gippsland,” organiser Neil Cope said.
“He sees the value in having his name up there in front of thousands and on the big screen.
“We also thank all our other sponsors who will be getting amongst it as well.”
This year will be bigger and better with plenty of afternoon entertainment from 2pm.
“Roy Beaumont will be running a sheaf tossing competition which will add some laughter and entertainment for the patrons coming in early,” Mr Cope said.
Australia whip cracking champion Wayne Campbell is joining the entertainment as well.
“He’s a bit of a freak apparently on the whips,” Mr Cope said.
This will be the third year for the now annual event which is co-ordinated by the Stony Creek Football Netball Club
“It’s not just about the footy club, though,” Mr Cope said.
“It’s about the area and the community and getting people into our district.
“Other groups can benefit from the event.”
Family and children’s activities run throughout the afternoon including animal nursery, jumping castles and more.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a meal before settling into all the rodeo action which commences at 7pm.
The lights will be switched on later with action through the night including saddle bronco riding, bareback, rope and tie, and the spectacular bull riding.
If entries exceed expectations some qualifying events may be held in the afternoon.
Truckin With Tim will provide the musical entertainment straight after the rodeo so revellers can kick on well into the night.
Camping is available on the site with toilets and showers on both Friday and Saturday.
“There’s no need to book for camping; there’s plenty of room.
“We just ask for a $10 fee on each campsite,” Mr Cope said.
The rodeo will be held on Saturday 18 January so book it in the diary for a great weekend of fun.
