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Kootenai River Stampede by Maggie Craig July 30, 2026 Libby's annual Kootenai River Stampede was held over the weekend of July 24-25 at J. Neils Park arena. The two-day PRCA and WPRA rodeo is a big attraction for Libby and surrounding areas and this year had an added purse raising prize money to $4,000 for each event, attracting a remarkable number of contestants for the weekend. Events included saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, bareback riding, ladies’ breakaway roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. Several visiting rodeo royalty and flag bearers were in attendance, helping wherever and however needed. Outlaw Buckers Rodeo Company provided rough stock, and Mike Wallace was the rodeo funny and barrel man. Entertainment was provided by Dalton Morris, trick roper; and Spencer Rose Coughlin and her two young daughters, trick ropers and riders. Also on hand were food and craft vendors and live music by Elliot Crowe ended both evenings. Related Link: KootenaiRiverStampede on Facebook

Before the rodeo Honoring first responders Grounds crew Hailey Bolyard, Miss Teen Rodeo Washington Lauren Bergendahl, Miss Newport Rodeo Queen Addison Jessop, Dillon Jacee Queen Zoe Rae Paddock, Ravalli County Rodeo Teen Queen Addison Jessop Lauren Bergendahl The rodeo crowd Our Flag Flag bearers Singing the National and Canadian Anthems Hailey Bolyard Rodeo flags Announcer Brent Jordan Saddle Bronc starts it off Paul OHair The pickup Day's work is done Johnny Espeland Hanging on Mike Wallace Dalton's warming up Steer Wrestling Caleb McMillan Trick roping A perfect pair Trick Riding Spencer Rose Coughlin The Suicide Drag Daughter Lottie Just like Mom Smoky sky Spencer Rose Coughlin Trio Family affair Team Roping Dillon Johnson and Cody Tew Into the crowd Mike Wallace with a rodeo fan Bo Vocu Ryan-Spur Reid Hunter Greathouse Mike Wallace holds a gunny sack race Haven Wolstein Dalton Morris Best Dancer He won a pair of new jeans Quinn McQueary A little help Boot race Ice cream for all Setting up the barrels Arley Hughes

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