Manawa Mid-Western Rodeo - June 29, 30 and July 1, 2012

Award-Winning Announcer:
Roger Mooney

Cowboy Church with
Kevin Johnson

South Dakota native Kevin Johnson brings a message of hope through music and word to the western world. At a early age Johnson started riding horses across the Standing Rock reservation, this is when the love for rodeo began. Kevin now makes Wisconsin his home and for the past two decades has traveled throughout the United States singing uplifting inspirational music, from old-time favorite hymns to modern day worship.

WPRA/PWRA Justin Best Footing Award
1998, 2002, 2004

June 29th & 30th, July 1 - 2012

SPONSORED BY THE MANAWA LIONS CLUB
MANAWA, WISCONSIN

It's Big - It's Wild - It's Western!

Future Rodeo Dates:
July 5-6-7, 2013
July 4-5-6, 2014
July 3-4-5, 2015

7 Big Contest Events

Barrel Man - John Harrison

Four Big Performances
Friday, June 29th - 7:30 PM Saturday, June 30th - 7:30 PM	Saturday, June 30th - 2:00 PM Sunday, July 1st - 2:00 PM
Pre-Show Entertainment 1/2 Hour Before Each Performance
DAILY SCHEDULE

7 Big Contest Events

Bareback Bronc Riding Saddle Bronc Riding	Team Roping Tie-Down Roping Women's Barrel Racing	Steer Wrestling Bull Riding
2011 Event Winners
"It is one of the best rodeos in the region. Great show and great people." -- John...Seymour, WI

World-Class Stock:		Friday Night Wrangler National Patriot Night
from Three Hills	The Mid-Western Rodeo is proud to support the Wrangler National Patriot program. Troops will be honored at the Friday night performance - fans are encouraged to wear red, white and blue (clothing available for purchase at the Queen's booth and a portion of the sales will be donated to the cause). American Legion Day: In honor of service to our country, the Mid-Western Rodeo invites all American Legion members to attend this performance. Any member wearing an American Legion pin, hat, shirt, or other Legion gear will get a free seat in the reserved Legion seating area.
	Big Saturday Parade
	June 30th - Starts at 10:00 AM
		Saturday Night "Tough Enough to Wear Pink"
	Fans are encouraged to join the cowboys in a show of support by wearing pink, in an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer.
	Saturday and Sunday afternoons are Family Days!
	Family Day: Get one free General Admission child's ticket with the purchase of one adult ticket


"We make it an annual family event. We love it!"--Michael...Sturgeon Bay, WI


Friday Night: THE MIKE AND BRIAN EXPERIENCE	Saturday Night: BRAHMA


Saturday Afternoon STAR FIRE FAMILY SHOW		Sunday Afternoon
		To Be Announced

General Admission
Adults (Age 13 & Older) Child (Age 12 and Under)	$14.00 in Advance $5.00 in Advance	$15.00 at the Gate $6.00 at the Gate
Reserved
Adults (Age 13 & Older) Child (Age 12 and Under)	$16.00 in Advance $7.00 in Advance	$17.00 at the Gate $8.00 at the Gate
(Reserved Seating Season Passes may be purchased for $48.00) Reserved Ticket Inclement Weather Trade Options


Saturday Morning: 4th Annual Stampede - 5K / 10K	What's Going on in Waupaca County? Discover Wisconsin!



Barrel Man - John Harrison
		John Harrison lives in Soper, Oklahoma with wife Carla, daughter Addison, and son Cazwell. He has a degree in Ag-Business and is a certified Equine Massage Therapist. John was six when he received his first trick riding lesson after watching a trick rider perform at a nearby rodeo. Since then he has trained and performed with many of the best trick riders in the world. He became a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in 1999, as a trick and roman rider and trick roper. He has since diversified and added barrel man to his PRCA card. Today John entertains with his walk & talk comedy that is backed by his quick wit and with his strongest acts: Miss Rodeo Universe and Comedy Trick Riding. He has been selected three times to perform at the prestigious Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV. He has been nominated six times for Comedy Act of the Year, twice nominated for Coors Man in the Can, and twice for PRCA's Clown of the Year.

"This is truly one of the best and I've been to a lot of rodeos."--Lesleigh...Woodstock, IL

Rodeo City Riders Drill Team

	Proudly carrying the Stars and Stripes, the Rodeo City Riders Drill Team brings to life an exciting horsemanship performance that is truly patriotic and entertaining. With every member carrying Old Glory, the Rodeo City Riders pride themselves on consistently delivering an Americana-themed show that promises energetic music, intricate patterns, and a rousing finale that will inspire everyone in the audience. Members of the RCR Drill Team belong to the Rodeo City Riders Saddle Club, Inc., also from Manawa. This non-profit organization sponsors a performing parade group, a fall trail ride, and a dinner/dance/auction. The proceeds from these activities, as well as monies earned by the RCR Drill Team, are donated to area organizations with a focus on youth and therapeutic riding. From the moment they enter the arena, until the last note has sounded, you'll feel a thrill...and feel a chill...as the Rodeo City Riders inspire you to feel as they do: "Proud to Be An American!"

2012 Manawa Rodeo Queen: Tracy Wildenberg		2012 Manawa Rodeo Princess: Brittany Hogan

*(Rodeo Royalty Photos by LYNN ELLEN Photography)*


Is it Lambeau Field? No! It's the Mid-Western Rodeo grounds in Manawa! (Click image for larger view)