Lots of tired people slept in on Monday to catch up after a successful Pilot Butte Rodeo and Cabaret. Volunteers are amazing in every way from working at the gates, the concessions, slinging beer at the grounds or the cabaret. Rodeo and chuckwagon volunteers, incredible dedication to the sport and bringing wonderful first time experiences. Volunteers picking up garbage, Lions Club selling 50/50 tickets, Regina Branch 001 Royal Canadian Legion was on hand. Events rely on volunteers, there is a satisfaction to participating that way. I met cowboys that were doing three rodeos through the weekend, one in Alberta and then Radville and Piot Butte back to back. Now that’s commitment.
Congratulations to the Pilot Butte Rodeo and Cabaret committees for an exceptional year of “eventing”. Action began with Friday’s slack and the Caitlyn’s Crusaders Bronc Event and continued through to the final horn of the chuckwagons on Sunday afternoon. The weather was in check bringing out a fabulous crowd for the Parade. With Horse Pulls, Chariot Races and the CCA sanctioned Rodeo plus EPCCA Chuckwagons it kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Third Degree Birnz, the Gecko Band from Mexico and DJ Dusty had the crowd rockin at the Cabaret on Saturday night. A full day for the family from the parade, to the rodeo action that had lots of activities for the kids right up to the cabaret. It seems to me that Sunday might have been a day on the couch for lots of the party goers! The sun gave way to a beautiful day to celebrate Father’s Day. The stands filled with spectators. With budgets tight, you can’t lose making a trip to Pilot Butte on this weekend. Concessions are reasonably priced, the admission is $20 per adult for an entire day of action. Beer prices are $6.
Mark the calendar for 2026. PS, when you head to the EPCCA chuckwagon races this year, keep your eye out for the 620 CKRM tarp proudly carried by the Tanner Hawreluik rig. Our 16 year old driver from Sheho, Saskatchewan is a shining star emerging on the scene! A big thank you to the Hawreluik’s for their hospitality.
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