When the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association awarded Mid-Plains Community College with a collegiate rodeo competition earlier this summer it came as no surprise that individuals and businesses in the community were quick to offer their support and assistance.
“Right off the bat we had Don Kurre and his staff allowing us to team up with the increasingly popular Rail Fest event,” said Chuck Salestrom, Area Associate Vice President of Marketing, Public Information and Development. “We also had First National Bank-North Platte offering their sponsorship and we had the support of the Nebraskaland Days organization right from the start. When the North Platte/Lincoln County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau came onboard, we knew we were on solid ground.”
According to Salestrom, Gate Sponsors for the rodeo include Complete Eye Care Associates, Double D Trailer & AG Repair, Eagle Radio (Mix 97 and ESPN), Great Plains Regional Medical Center, KNOP NEWS 2, Kwik Stop, Mid-Nebraska Physical Therapy and Sports Center, the North Platte/Lincoln County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Nebraskaland Days, North Platte Telegraph, Snell Services and Wayne Dowhower Construction, Inc. Stepping up as Rodeo Partners are Hansen Construction, Pro Printing & Graphics and the Walmart Distribution Center.
The rodeo will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21, at the Nebraskaland Days Wild West Arena in North Platte. It will begin at 7 p.m. on both nights.
General admission tickets for each night are $10 for adults and $7 for children. Tickets are available at the Nebraskaland Days office, 509 E. 4th St. in North Platte, or online at https://www.elevate.com/