Bulls and Broncs this Saturday
July 7, 2025, 8:50 am
Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
There’s a big weekend coming up in Moosomin July 11 and 12, with the town barbecue Friday at noon, the Firemen’s pancake breakfast Saturday morning, the Chamber of Commerce parade at 10 am Saturday, a Ukrainian lunch fundraiser for the MacLeod School, and the fifth annual Bulls and Broncs set for Saturday night at the Angus Turpie Memorial Arena at Bradley Park.
Organizers are expecting more than 1,000 people in the stands for the Bulls and Broncs Saturday night.
“Last year, we had 20-plus bull riders and a significant number of horse riders,” said Chelan Dequier of the Bulls and Broncs committee.
“We’re definitely hoping for the same, if not better. Of course, it’s the bull riding. Is what lots of people come to see, but the horses are important as well.”
The Bulls and Broncs is an important community fundraiser.
“Last year, we knew we were going to donate to the daycare,” Dequier said.
“This year, we are going to try something different and donate to a few different local organizations that mean a lot to a few of us in the group rather than just one organization.
“So that’s something to look forward to, that we can go through and select some groups or organizations that we feel we would like to help out.”
Following the riding events is a cabaret featuring Nelson Little.
“I’ve discussed with Quinton Blair, this is our fifth year of Bulls and Broncs, but maybe it’s time for a little bit of a change up, we’ve had you for the last two years,” Dequier explained. “So Nelson Little was actually one of his top recommendations to bring in for us, and a little fun fact there is that Nelson Little and Quinton Blair actually share quite a few band members. There a few of them on the stage, so that’s neat to bring that in.
We’re really excited for him to come down and have some new sound in the arena for the cabaret and a new atmosphere.”
Finally, an honour presented at the Bulls and Broncs is the Volunteer of the Year, and while Dequier noted the identity of this year’s recipient will be something folks will need to see in person, there was one change from last year.
“This year, we actually have two recipients,” she said. “I’m not going to say any names, it is a bit of a surprise for everybody coming!”
Town barbecue
“Every year that’s what we do to kick off the rodeo weekend on the Friday,” he said. “All the council and some of the staff set up behind the behind the Town Office, and we use it as a kickoff for the for the weekend.
“This will be my ninth one, and I don’t think it’s rained once.”
A crowd of 500 to 600 is anticipated, with proceeds raised each year going to a local group, with this year’s recipient being Age Friendly Moosomin.
Firefighters pancake breakfast
Saturday is going to be a busy day, starting off with a pancake breakfast at the fire hall from 7 to 10 am. At $10 for adults and $5 for 10 and under, it’s a great way to gear up for the parade and support the Moosomin Fire Department as proceeds go toward equipment.
Chamber of Commerce parade
After a filling breakfast cooked up by local firefighters, it’s time to take in what promises to be another explosive Moosomin Chamber of Commerce Parade. This year’s theme is “Fireworks Fiesta” in celebration of a return of the Living Skies Come Alive fireworks competition at Moosomin Regional park this summer. Marshalling for the parade starts at 9 am behind McNaughton High School with the parade winding its way through town at 10 am.
The parade will feature at least four different Shriners parade units, including the Moosomin Shriners Go-Kart Patrol, the Brandon Shriners mini-Mustangs, the Carlyle Shriners, nd the Indian Head Shriners Steel Drum Band.
The parade will also feature a restored Fudge Snowplane.
Ukrainian lunch
Following the parade is an Ukrainian Buffet at the Moosomin Armoury Hall from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Fill up on perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, dessert and a pop for only $20.
Roman Chernykh is preparing the delicious lunch with money raised going toward the MacLeod Elementary School Playground Fund.
Visual Arts Centre Summer Market
Afterwards, people can head over to the Moosomin Visual Arts Centre at 701 Ellie Street to check out their Summer Market from 11 am to 3 pm. This is the second year the MVAC has held their Summer Market, featuring 25 vendors.
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