Stroud’s population swelled from 600 to around 4000 over the weekend during the 44th annual Stroud Rodeo held on September 14 and 15.
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Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie officially opened the rodeo on the Friday.
“It’s been another fantastic event for Stroud and I congratulate the Association on yet another successful year,” Dr Gillespie said.
The Stroud Rodeo is a premier event included in the top 10 in Australia attracting more than 800 competitors and 1000 entries.
Events include bull riding, bronco riding, bulldogging and barrel racing.
A full campdrafting program was held in conjunction with the rodeo.
A “Maximum Points” venue on the National Circuit, the Stroud Rodeo included prize money of over $30,000.
The event enables donations to various charities which have exceeded $450,000 since its inception, with Cancer research being the main beneficiary.
The event donates every year to HMRI and our local charities including Stroud’s Community Lodge.
The non-stop action all over the weekend included stalls, food vans and entertainment by 8 Second Ride on the Saturday night.
