Rodeo Weekend Events

Schedule of Events for Rodeo Weekend

The 2008 Sunshine Stampede Presented By Coors Light

• All times and locations subject to change
• Events subject to change

April 3, 2008 – Thursday

• Horse Stalls Open for Early Check In
  NOTE:  Stall Space Limited - See Horse Stall Info page for more information.
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  1:00 p.m.

April 4, 2008 – Friday

• Horse Stalls Reopen for Regular Check In
  NOTE: Stall Space Limited - See Horse Stall Info page for more information.
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Stalls available for check in.  We ask that you arrive by 5:30 p.m. to complete check in by 6:00 p.m.
   
• Vendor Set-Up
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
   
• Blue Moon Welcome Pool Party and Mixer
      - presented by Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
  DJ - The Outlaws
  Non Ticketed Event – Cash Bar
  Sheraton Hotel – Pool Deck
  2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • After you check in, relax by the pool, have a Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, enjoy the music and meet the cowboys and cowgirls coming in from all over North America.
     
• Contestant Registration
  Sheraton Hotel – Empire Ballroom, Salon One
  6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Credit cards will not be accepted at Contestant Registration.
   
• Rodeo Kickoff Party at Scandals Saloon
  Non Ticketed Event
  8:00 p.m. - ???
  8:00 p.m. - Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  2:00 a.m. - Last Shuttle to Hotels
  • Hop the shuttles and join the cowboys and cowgirls at Scandals Saloon for the official Rodeo kick-off party in downtown Wilton Manors.  The shuttles will be free this year, but donations will be accepted to help defray the cost - remember - "It's all for charity."

April 5, 2008 – Saturday

• Contestant Breakfast
  Bergeron Arena - Free for contestants and officials - CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
  7:30 a.m.
   
• First Time (New) Contestant Meeting
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds – Premium Seating Section, near the contestant area
  8:30 a.m.
  • Mandatory meeting for all first time Rodeo Contestants*
              *Meeting time subject to rodeo start time change
     
• Stampede Officials Meeting
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds - Concession area
  8:15 a.m.
   
• 2008 Sunshine Stampede Rodeo, Day One - Presented By Coors Light
  Tickets Required for this event
  7:30 a.m. - Rodeo Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  8:45 a.m. – Gates Open
  9:00 a.m. - Rodeo Starts – Morning Events
  12:30-ish - Grand Entry
  1:00 p.m. – Rodeo – Afternoon Events
  1:00 p.m. - Scandals Saloon Midway Tent Opens for Dancing and Entertainment

• Southernmost Hoedown
  Tickets Required for this event – Cash Bar
  8:00 PM
  The New Bill's in Wilton Manors.  Visit the Southernmost Hoedown page for more information.

April 6, 2008 - Sunday

• Contestant Breakfast
  Bergeron Arena - Free for contestants and officials - CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
  7:30 a.m.
• 2008 Sunshine Stampede Rodeo, Day Two - Presented by Coors Light
  Tickets Required for this event
  8:00 a.m. - Rodeo Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  8:45 A.M. – Gates Open
  9:00 a.m. - Rodeo Starts – Morning Events
  Noonish - Grand Entry
  12:45 p.m. – Rodeo – Afternoon Events
  1:00 p.m. - Scandals Saloon Midway Tent Opens for Dancing and Entertainment
   
• Awards Ceremony presented by Coors Light
  Poolside at the Hilton - after the rodeo
  Dinner for contestants and officials only
   
• Official Closing Party at Scandals Saloon
  Shuttle schedule posted in hotel lobbies