IT’S GOLD THIS YEAR FOR THE EAST HELENA VALLEY RODEO!!!!!

The East Helena Valley Rodeo Association is celebrating their 50^th year of rodeo.

In 1960 Reed Palmer moved to East Helena. Coming from being involved in the Augusta Rodeo, he decided that East Helena should have a rodeo also.  So he got busy and presented his idea to the members of the VFW and they agreed that it was a good way to bring people to East Helena.  In 1963 that dream became a reality, thanks to many hard working people.

In the late 1960’s an organization of VFW members and non-members formed the East Helena Valley Rodeo Association.  “Survival of the Fittest” got them through the ups and downs of the late 70’s and early 80’s and then the women got involved and they flourished!! In 2012 they were up to 55 members.  The following is a list of their Officers:

PRESIDENT- RAY MCGOWAN

VICE-PRESIDENT- MIKE BUCKLEY

SECRETARY- BETH LEWIS

TREASURER – KATHY BUCKLEY

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD – DON BLIXT

JUSTIN GREVE

WILLIAM “BEAR” LARSON

DAVE PRIMO

RODGER NORDAHL

ROBERT BEACH

IN 1993, 2000 and 2003 the East Helena Valley Rodeo Association was named “Rodeo of the Year” by the Northern Rodeo Association.  East Helena’s rodeo has been one of the largest NRA rodeos for many years, drawing contestants from all over Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Canada.  Each year 300 – 400 contestant rides or runs take place at the rodeo.

On July 12, 13 and 14, 2013, the 50^th Annual East Helena Valley Rodeo will be held with performances starting at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday and 2 PM on Sunday. This event provides good wholesome family entertainment for all ages and the tickets are $4.00 in advance and 5.00 at the gate with kids under 5 free.  WOW where can you take your family for an outing at that price??