News Hold on to your horses at the 2024 Ky Rodeo By Djembe Archibald Feb 20, 2024 Focused: Biance Tribe taking part in the barrel race at the Kyabram Rodeo in 2023. Photo by Megan Fisher Saddle up — it’s almost time for the Kyabram Rodeo. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The event is on Friday, March 8 and will feature the usual rodeo events such as bull riding, bucking horses, barrel racing and more. Food, drinks and alcohol will be available for purchase. Back again after a successful performance in 2023, the Iain Archibald Band will be performing at the end of the event. Rodeo committee secretary Janelle McDonald encouraged members of the public to buy their tickets to enjoy the night. “Come prepared for a good, fun event filled with lots of laughter,” she said. The event is back for its 78th year and is one of the five longest-running rodeos in Australia. Gates open at 2pm, the bar opens at 5pm and the events will begin at 7pm and are expected to finish at around 11pm. Ticket prices range from free to $70. Tickets are available at kyabramrodeo.com.au/event-details News Youth Fest grants now open News Better Futures for local Indigenous youth News Cobram Uniting Church celebrates biggest Shrove Tuesday By Djembe Archibald Journalist
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