ATV Rodeo Has Great Success

When people in small town America hear the words County Fair they immediately have images of rodeo’s, cowboys, animals, and lots of good food.  For many however they prefer their horsepower come with a brap rather than a neigh.  That is just the type of crowd the fair board was hoping to attract with the ATV Rodeo.  This event is quickly becoming a favorite amongst residents of Caribou County.  This year's event had something for all ages.  The younger kids had barrel racing, pole bending and a straight race while the more mature riders had log races and a jump competition.  There was also the new addition of the blindfold race and one of the crowd favorite events in the four-wheeler balloon pop.  With every event filled to its capacity of participants the night was filled with laughter, fun and excitement.  

One of the more memorable moments of the evening came when fairboard members Cody Thompson and Dee Steadman decided to get a little western in the blindfold race.  With Thompson driving and Steadman riding shotgun in their side by side the wheel got turned a little sharp and the ATV ended up on its side.  After a brief moment of concern Thompson emerged with hands high in the air signaling they were ok and the ATV was righted and they made a crowd driveby on their way to exiting the arena. 

In the end Grace Mayor Jackie Barthlome and her partner Payton Spencer won the blindfold race completing the course in the fastest time with the fewest mistakes.  Some of the  other winners on the night were Kash Mendenhall as the Crowd Favorite, Parker Clegg for long jump, and the team of Dakoda Billman and Matthew Perkins in the 4-wheeler balloon pop.

 Personally this is one event that I hope the fairboard continues to bring back every year.  It is full of entertainment and it gives locals a chance to spend a moment in the spotlight in front of a large cheering crowd.