Merrijig's 36th Rodeo
A full Rodeo with all events
Sat March 9 2013 - Labour Day weekend
McCormacks Lane, Merrijig 3723Showcasing Australia's best rough riders competing in a thrilling spectacle against the back drop of the Victorian High Country, only 15 minutes drive from Mansfield.
Gates open 3.00 pm and Main event starts at 6.00 pm
The Merrijig Rodeo is part of a triangular series with Kyabram and Chiltern Rodeos.
Proceeds to local clubs and non-profit organisations.
Contact - Map - Program - Entertainment - Accommodation - Camping
Contact
Merrijig Rodeo and Sports Ass Inc
Secretary :- Lisa Service
PO Box 793 Mansfield Vic 3724
Email: merrijigrodeo@yahoo.com.au
Lisa’s Mobile No: 0412 817 598
All details on website - www.merrijigrodeo.com
General Details of 2013 Programme
This year it is a Full Rodeo with all events.
The main events begin at 6.00 pm.
Gates open 3pm, close at 12 midnight
Entry Prices
Adults(18+) – $30
Senior/Pensioner – $20
Children(17and under) – Free. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Full catering and bar facilities
• There is a 'no BYO' policy in place and will be enforced.
No glass allowed on the grounds.
No BYO of eskys
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Program - Full Rodeo
Starts 6pm, Main Event at 6pm
Bareback Bronc, Ladies Barrel Race, Junior Barrel Race
Team Roping, Breakway Roping, Steer Roping
Local Steer Ride, Junior Bull Ride
OPEN BULL RIDE, 2nd Div Bull Ride, Junior Bull Ride, Local Steer Ride.
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Entertainment
Latest action-packed mechanical bull to test your skills
Bull Fighters/Clowns
Side Shows
How to get there
Courtesy bus: The Merrijig Rodeo Committee will again be providing a shuttle service to and from Mansfield / Merrijig, from the Mansfield MMBL terminal, High Streeet Mansfield.
Transport to and from Mansfield on the Saturday.
The bus departs Mansfield Mt Buller Bus Lines terminal, High St Mansfield, almost opposite the Post Office.
Departs Mansfield 5.30-6.30-7.30
Returns 9.30-10.30-11.30
$5 per person each way.
Vehicle: Get yourself to Mansfield and follow the signs to Mt Buller. Follow the signs on Mt Buller Road leading into Merrijig.
Approx. 20 km from Mansfield, the Merrijig Primary School and Merrijig Hall are seen on the right.
A few metres after the Merrijig Primary School and Hall, turn left into School Lane then right into McCormacks Lane.
Rodeo venue is approx 500 metres past M'Shed Storage Sheds.
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A not-to-be-missed event for the local characters, colour, cowboys and an old-fashioned good time.
More information on Merrijig Rodeo website
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Map courtesy of M'shed at Merrijig
See Mansfield Online's Accommodation page
for a wide range of self-contained or hosted accommodation options in the Mansfield area to suit all budgets, groups, families etc.
Camping available at Rodeo grounds - Sat night only
Dedicated camping area -
cost: $15 per vehicle.
° Toilets are provided at grounds.
° No water or showers onsite.
° Dogs must be leashed.
° There is a 'no fire' policy and this will be strictly enforced.