Bancroft Rodeo brings the thrills
No major injuries were reported during the event, which is always a good thing.
Last week was a great week for rodeo fans, although not so much those trying to be everywhere in person. The Bancroft Rodeo rode the momentum of Pioneer Day, and after the hot morning of events, the weather cooled a bit for the action out in the arena.
One of the oldest rodeos in the state, the Bancroft venue is full of history and tradition, and throughout the afternoon was the packed grandstands watched everything from mutton bustin to bull riding. The rodeo is a much anticipated highlight of the Pioneer Day festivities, and provides a nice segue from the morning’s parade to the evening’s fireworks. Riders from near and far competed under the cloud cover for a shot at buckles and glory.
Sponsors of this year’s Bancroft Rodeo included: Diamond H Stock, Wayne Hebdon, Advantage Plus, Chuck Wagon of Lava Hot Springs, Patterson Quick stop, Soda Springs Phosphate, Valley Implement, Smithfield Implement Co., J & L Masonry, LLC, Lallatin Food Town, Wolfo’s Saddlery, Broulim’s, Crump Ag, Bancroft Trading Post, Bear River Electric, Mike’s Market, Caribou Ford, Bayer, Porter’s Pub, Point S Tire, Almond Ventures, Sandbox Construction, Parts City, Caribou Medical Center, Pelion, Edgewater Resort, Hyde-A-Way Livetock and Wagons, KOA, Kiewit, Smith RV, Itafos, Ireland Bank, Canyon Creek Dental, Rindlisbaker Farms, CX Holdings, Soda Springs Animal Clinic, Highland Milling, Cold Creek Hats. Buckle Sponsors included: Foxy Locks, Gem Valley Survey, The Bar, Yost and Yost Farms, A+ Contractors, Horsley Funeral Home, Sims Funeral Home, Alpaca Inn, Bishops Gun Barn, Lava Hot Springs Foundation, Rigby Plumbing.
