It’s been a long time since Nambour was treated to a rodeo including a full program of events and organisers were looking forward to a big turnout. The weather was fine and they could not have been more pleased after rain had somewhat dampened last year’s Ray White Nambour Rodeo.

But high hopes turned to exhilaration as Saturday’s (May 6) event attracted record numbers. 

 “It was a record day for us,” said Ray White Nambour’s Matt O’Grady. “We had over 4000 people through the gates. It was unreal.”

The crowd enjoyed saddle rides, team roping, barrel races, steer wrestling and of course, bull riding.

“The event aims to bring the Nambour community together for a night of entertainment and family fun and we certainly achieved that,” said Matt. 

“We also attracted a significant number of families from outside of Nambour and showed them what great facilities and events we have to offer.

“We’ll be donating proceeds to Reimagine Nambour like last year.”

The rodeo is held in conjunction with professional rodeo organisers Honky-Tonk Rodeo Promotions and the National Rodeo Association. 

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