75th Annual Chuckwagon Days July 3 & 4, 2009
July 2, 2009
Big Piney Chuckwagon Days are always held over the 4th of July in Big Piney and Marbleton. The celebration includes an early-morning walk/run, a parade down main street in Big Piney, a free BBQ cookout, a Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo for youngsters up to age 12, WRA-IMPRA rodeo, a street dance, and fireworks on July 4th.
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD
6:00 PM – Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo
For ALL kids 12 and under. Starts at 6:00 PM at the Sublette County Fairgrounds. Free!
Sponsored entirely by EnCana Oil & Gas (USA)
Stickhorse Barrel Racing (ages 4 & Under, 5-7, 8-9)
Goat Tail Tying (ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13)
Calf Roping (ages 7-9, 10-13)
Mutton Busting (ages 6 & under)
Bareback Riding (ages 7-9, 10-13)
Calf Riding (ages 7-9)
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH
8:00 AM: Chuckwagon Chug 5K and 10K Walk/Run
Before the Big Piney parade. Entry fee. Start & finish at the Big Piney High School parking lot. For more information or to pre-register, contact Gudrid Espenscheid, 307-276-5441. (Editor's Note: We have not confirmed this event taking place for 2009. We have been unable to contact the organizers to confirm this Walk/Run for this year.)
8:30 AM: Parade Line-up at EOG Resources
9:15 AM: Parade Judging
10:00 AM: Chuckwagon Days Parade, down Budd Avenue in Big Piney
Contact the Town of Big Piney Town Hall for parade and entry info, 307-276-3554.
After Parade: Chuckwagon Days BBQ
At the Sublette County Fairgrounds. FREE! (Donations accepted) Everyone welcome.
1:00 PM: Chuckwagon Days Rodeo
Co-Approved IMPRA and WRA
Bull riding
Saddle bronc
Bareback riding
Team roping
Steer wrestling
Tie-down roping
Barrel racing
Breakaway roping
Junior barrels
Calf scramble
Concessions will be available.
Admission $5.00/person, kids 12 & under free.
8:00 PM: Street Dance
On Fish Street in Big Piney. Free! Families encouraged. Town will provide soft drinks and water. DJ will play music for dancing.
Dusk: 4th of July Fireworks
Shot from the Marbleton Hill
For more information see: www.ChuckwagonDays.com
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