Snake River Stampede Rodeo
snake river stampede rodeo held nampa idaho one top twelve professional rodeo recognized professional rodeo cowboy association held five day every year third week july many community event help kick rodeo week rodeo inducted prorodeo hall fame snake river stampede humble beginning bucking contest conjunction nampa harvest festival bucking contest added harvest festival became rodeo buck show area roped contest present site nampa post office spectator watched behind rope bleacher bucking contest gained popularity event added show rodeo broke away autumn harvest festival show moved summer july time rodeo joined professional rodeo cowboy association new name chosen considering name skihi rodeo thunder mountain round rodeo director ike corlett chose snake river stampede new stadium built garrity boulevard directly west american legion baseball stadium bill lofholm field rodeo park north lakeview park horseshoeshaped outdoor stadium opened east seated cowboy singer brought sing halftime rodeo gene autry first singer followed others roy rogers dale evans rex allen son pioneer era cowboy star died country singer added lineup performer included reba mcentire glen campbell barbara mandrell singer replaced rodeo event team roping lady barrel racing bullfighting kid mutton busting added brand new indoor stadium built conjunction ford idaho center located northeast exit interstate stadium stampede ground demolished site occupied hispanic cultural center idaho separated baseball field new street stampede drive pass area held east end north south grandstand open area northeast used parking snake river elementary school stampede went hiatus – – many popular event kick week snake river stampede snake river day event designed create enthusiasm among resident see rodeo also create sense community city buckaroo breakfast rodeo parade equestrian drill team competition rope run slack competition mutton busting miss rodeo idaho competition calf scramble scholarship endowment equestrian drill team snake river stampeders night light equestrian drill team saddle bronc steer wrestling bareback bronc riding saddle bronc riding team roping barrel racing bull riding snake river stampede professional rodeo cowboy association