The dirt will be flying in Ipswich later this month, as Australia’s best cowboys and cowgirls battle it out for a national rodeo title.
The Circle L Australia National Finals Rodeo returns to the Ipswich Showgrounds for a second year on November 20 and 21.
Competitors will face three rounds of bull riding, bareback and saddle riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and junior events.
Ipswich Show Society president Darren Zanow said last year’s rodeo was a hit with competitors and crowds.
“Last year’s National Finals Rodeo was an incredible success, and we’re thrilled to be welcoming the event back to Ipswich for another two huge days,” Mr Zanow said.
“The response from competitors, spectators and the wider community was fantastic.”
The action won’t stop outside the arena, with live country music, line dancing, cane toad racing and a mechanical bull keeping crowds entertained until midnight.
Mr Zanow said the rodeo would also bring visitors into Ipswich and give local businesses and accommodation providers a boost.
Gates open at 3pm on Friday, with the first round starting at 4pm.
Saturday’s competition starts at 9am, before the third and final round gets underway at 3.30pm.
Tickets are available through the Ipswich Show Society website.
