Rodeo Events: Eastern Idaho State Fair. Your Ticket To Fun! August 30

Rodeo Events
Grandstand Events

Professional Bull Riding Invitational
Saturday August 30, 2008, Show starts at 7:30PM

Bull riding, which is intentionally climbing on the back of a 2,000-pound bull, emerged from the fearless and possibly fool-hardy nature of the cowboy. The risks are obvious. Serious injury is always a possibility for those fearless enough to sit astride an animal that literally weighs a ton and is usually equipped with dangerous horns. Come enjoy one of the most extreme of all sports.

IMPRA Finals Rodeo
Monday September 1, 2008, Show starts at 7PM
Tuesday September 2, 2008, Show starts at 7:30PM

Time once again for the Intermountain Pro Rodeo Association Finals. Bareback riding, Bronc's, Bulls, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrels, and Breakaway for two nights in a row. It doesn't get any better than this. And with a total of over $58,000 in winnings up for grabs, better hold on to your hat. This could get rough!

Horse Pulling
Wednesday September 3, 2008 at 1:00 PM

In the early 1900's when farmers farmed with horses, can't you just visualize a farmer telling his neighbor. "I bet my horse can pull more than yours can". Then to prove it, the neighbor would take him up on that bet and soon there would be some competition between several farmers.

Team Penning, Branding, Sorting
Sunday August 31, 2008 at 8:00 AM

Team penning evolved from the ranch work of separating cattle into pens for branding, doctoring, or transport. Today it is a fast paced and exciting event that gives a team of three riders from 60 to 90 seconds (depending on the class) to separate three same-numbered cattle from a herd of 30.

Idaho Junior Rodeo
Thursday September 4, 2008 at 8:00 AM

The Idaho Junior Rodeo Association began in 1982 and is open to youth from the state of Idaho, ages 0-16. Five rodeos are held throughout the summer season. Contestants earn points towards year-end awards. Top ten finishers qualify for the Championship Showdown held in September.

Barrel Racing

Barrel Racing is a timed rodeo event that demands some of the most athletic horses and dedicated riders in order to be successful in terms of financial earnings.

Indian Relay Racing
Most days at noon

The Native Americans at the Fort Hall Reservation influenced the fair through the one event that has remained from the beginning. The Indian Relay Race was an occasional feature of the fair in the early years, and now Native Americans run the event consistently during the horse races. This event has been popular throughout the history of the fair, but it seemed to burgeon within the last thirty years. In 1964, the new pari-mutuel racing commission and the Fair Board canceled the Indian Relay races. This decision immediately spawned criticism from individuals who called the competition "the most popular part of the racing program." The racing commission fine-tuned its schedule and the Indian Relay race returned in 1965. The danger in this race brings droves of people to the grandstand during the days that the races are held.

Pari-Mutuel Racing
Most days at Noon

Download the Condition Book and Trainer form to participate in Pari-Mutuel Racing
Horse Stall Application
Download a copy of Federal form 1099-MISC or Instructions to Federal form 1099-MISC for participants in Pari-Mutuel Racing.
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Stock Dog Competition
Saturday August 30, 2008 9am (Sheep) and Noon(Cattle)

Infield

Draft Horse Hitches
Monday through Friday at 9AM

Horse Show

West Events Arena

Lil' Cowpoke Rodeo
Saturday August 30, 2008, Show starts at 3PM

A "l'il cowpoke" tends to be smaller than a regular cowpoke. But don't let these pint sized cowpokes fool you. From mutton busting to barrel racing, these tiny tykes will give you cause to cheer!