Omak Stampede Events
Annual Omak Stampede
"ALWAYS THE 2ND WEEKEND IN AUGUST!"
Join us for a fun few days of Western-style entertainment that you’ll always remember! From the first ride to the exciting Suicide Race at the Omak Stampede Events, you’ll enjoy a weekend full of action. There will be Indian Camp and Pow Wow, a Western and Native Art Show, rodeo dances, food vendors, and the Omak Stampede’s famous ‘Company Store.’ Plus, the event supports the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign for a great cause!
Boots & Barrels 2024 Event Dates
April 7 – 10:00 AM
April 28 – 10:00 AM (Double Header)
May 12 – 10:00 AM
May 26 – 10:00 AM (Double Header)
June 11 – 6:00 PM
June 25 – 6:00 PM
July 16 – 6:00 PM
August 20 – 6:00 PM
September 15 – 10:00 AM (Double Header)
September 29 – 10:00 AM
Omak Stampede Events & Schedule
Our Official Stampede Events
Bull Riding
In Omak Stampede Events what is would have liked to be an eight-second ride, the rider holds a level plaited rope in his glove hand. As he settles onto his bull in the chute, he gets the rope’s tail through a circle and folds the rope over his riding hand, on occasion winding around it through his fingers for better hold. Each bull has an alternate way of kicking; some twist, others circle, others toss in hops or kicks, and others move sideways in mid-air. As the cattle rustler waves his free hand to counter the bull’s gyration and keep up with his equilibrium, he should try not to contact the bull riding with his free hand or he is precluded. The rancher’s control and the bull’s kicking endeavors each record for half of the score.
Saddle Bronc Riding
In contrast to without any protection riding, where the cattle rustler gets a gear secured to the pony’s back, a seat bronc rider grasps a thick rein joined to the pony’s bridle. In Omak Stampede Events he should then check out the pony as in without any protection riding. As the pony bucks, the rider twists his knees to pull his impact points back and afterward snaps his feet back to the pony’s shoulder as the creature’s front feet hit the ground, synchronizing prodding with the pony’s developments. The rider is decided on prodding activity, body control and how much he keeps his toes ended up. The pony’s kicking activity adds to the score, similarly as in sans protection riding.
Bull Dogging/Steer Wrestling
Steer wrestlers, also known as bulldoggers, attempt to throw a cow onto its back subsequent to leaping off a quarter horse. Mental fortitude, it are vital for time and equilibrium. The goal: Get the cow on the ground the quickest utilizing just strength and influence. Done accurately, the occasion takes simply three to five seconds. The cowpoke begins his run behind an obstruction with another cattle rustler called a hazer, who fends the cow from switching off. The cow is then given an early advantage. At the point when it comes to the “scoreline” and the rope boundary is delivered, the cow grappler and the hazer pursue the cow until the grappler can take his leap. The grappler then snares his right arm around the cow’s right horn, gets a handle on the left horn with his left hand and digs his heels into the soil and uses influence to cut down the creature.
Tie-Down Riding
After giving the calf an early advantage, the pony and rider start their pursuit. As the cattle rustler tosses his circle, the pony halts. With his pony actually sliding to a stop, the rancher gets off, hurries to the calf, tosses it to the ground and ties any three legs along with a “pigging string.” The pony should keep slack out of the rope however not pull so close that the calf is hauled. At the point when the roper gets done with tying, he tosses his hands up high to motion toward the banner adjudicator. Then, he gets back on his pony and rides toward the calf, returning leeway to the rope. The calf should stay tied for six seconds after the rope is slack or the cowpoke will get a “no time.”
Bareback Riding
The most truly requesting occasion in a genius rodeo clown might without any protection ride. Cowpokes utilize one hand to get a handle on a cowhide “fixing” to remain on the pony and are decided on their prodding procedure and kicking activity of the pony. To score higher focuses, riders should turn the toes of their boots outward and recline way backward. No score will be given in the event that the rancher doesn’t “mark out” the pony. Passes judgment on observe near guarantee that as the pony emerges from the chute, the cowpoke’s feet are over its shoulders. The feet should stay there until the pony’s front feet hit the ground. A without any protection rider should stay on the creature for eight seconds.
Barrel Racing
The objective of barrel hustling is to run a cloverleaf design around three barrels in the quickest time. The ponies turn on their rump at high velocities and execute each turn with just crawls in excess. Typically, in Omak Stampede Events quarter ponies are utilized in barrel hustling. A pushed over barrel causes a five-second punishment.
Team Roping
Team roping requests close participation between two cattle rustlers (“header” and “heeler”) and their ponies. The cow is given an early advantage as the header holds up behind a rope boundary. In the event that the header breaks the hindrance, a 10-second punishment is surveyed. The heeler follows. The header is the first to rope and should get the cow either around the horns, neck, or one horn and the head. When the header gets the circle, he “falters” the rope around the seat horn and rides to the left, dismissing the cow from a right-given heeler. As the header rides away, the heeler attempts to rope the cow’s rear feet. A five-second punishment is surveyed if the heeler gets just a single foot. The two riders then, at that point, back their ponies to remove the leeway from their ropes. The clock stops when every one of the leeway has been taken up and the ropers are confronting each other.
Thursday Kids Night's Performance
Thursday Night's Performance @ 4:00pm
Wrangler Kids’ Night – Thursday Evening
Fun for Kids 12 & Under!
Join us at 4:00 PM for games and activities on the rodeo arena floor! Every child gets a goodie bag filled with treats as they enter.
Games & Prizes for All!
Kids will enjoy:
✔ Stick horse races
✔ Hay scramble
✔ Boot race
✔ Best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl contest
Rodeo clowns, barrelmen, and rodeo royalty will be there to help. Every child wins a prize!
Family Night Special:
With the purchase of one adult ticket in the family section, two kids (12 & under) get in FREE!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
A big thanks to Wrangler for their support, Pepsi for drinks and prizes, Okanogan-Omak Rotary for sponsoring, and Herriman Quick Tank for the best-dressed cowboy & cowgirl awards!
Indian Encampment And Pow Wow
Experience Native American Culture at the Indian Camp & Pow Wow!
Every year, the Colville Confederated Tribes proudly present this special event at the Omak Stampede Grounds. Come see:
A real teepee village
Exciting dance competitions
Powerful drumming and singing
Traditional stick games (a fun Native American game)
The camp is open to everyone all day long. Walk through and enjoy the beautiful traditions of Native American culture. It’s a wonderful chance to see and experience these sacred customs firsthand.
Open to the public daily – Don’t miss this authentic cultural celebration!
Omak Stampede Rodeo Clowns & Bullfighters
Rodeo Clown
Meet JJ – The Rodeo Clown Who Never Grew Up!
JJ grew up in small-town Okanogan, Washington, near the Canadian border. He discovered his love for rodeo in high school and even joined the Washington State University rodeo team (“Go Cougs!”).
“I tried every rodeo event, but bull riding was my favorite… until I realized I’m actually a big chicken! So I stuck with roping instead.” JJ had success as a roper but says his career has just been “one really fun ride.”
For over 20 years, JJ has been a middle school teacher who genuinely loves working with kids. “I never want to grow up – and the best way to stay young is to hang out with kids all day!”
This energetic performer has become one of the Northwest’s most popular rodeo clowns, doing over 120 shows in just three years! If you want non-stop laughs and high-energy entertainment at your rodeo, JJ’s your guy.
“Sometimes I worry people will figure out my secret… this isn’t an act. It’s just me being me!”
Meet Erick Schwindt – Omak Stampede’s Fearless Bullfighter!
Originally from Lyons, Oregon, Erick now calls Prineville, Oregon home. He’s been protecting cowboys as one of Omak Stampede’s bullfighters since 2015 – but his bullfighting journey began when he was just 13 years old!
Erick credits his success to his amazing family – parents Kim and Kevin, and big brother Billy – who’ve supported him every step of the way.
Career Highlights:
2008: Fought at National Jr. Bull Riding Finals
2011: Oregon High School Rodeo Finals
Multiple Championship wins in Texas (2011-2012)
2014: Won Miles Hare Invitational Bullfight
2014 & 2016: JDRF Jones Freestyle Reserve Champion
2021: Columbia River Circuit Finals Bullfighter
From small-town Oregon to big rodeo arenas, Erick has proven himself as one of the toughest and most skilled bullfighters in the business!
