Community & Business
28 June, 2023
Get involved in the fun
MAREEBA is buzzing with rodeo excitement and with the big event only a few weeks away, businesses are encouraged to get involved in the western style dress by staff, decorated foyer and window display competition and the downtown parade.
MAREEBA is buzzing with rodeo excitement and with the big event only a few weeks away, businesses are encouraged to get involved in the western style dress by staff, decorated foyer and window display competition and the downtown parade.
Every year, the town comes alive with Mareeba Rodeo fever, as businesses dress up their front windows, foyers and offices with all things cowboys.
Judging will take place on Monday 10 July, with prizes for best western style dress by staff, best western style dress by staff small business, best decorated lathe foyer, best decorated small foyer, best decorated shop window and best overall.
The overall prize winner for best decorated business will win $300 and a $2000 advertising package with The Express.
Businesses and community groups are also encouraged to showcase their creativity at the downtown parade by dressing up their vehicles.
This year’s float categories are best rodeo queen entrant float, best trade display, best display by a group or organisation, best sporting theme, best western theme and best overall float.
In category B, there will also be prizes for best turn out make rider, best turn out female rider and best riding group and in category C, there is a best dressed bicycle prize.
To get involved, visit the Mareeba Rodeo website www.mareebarodeo.com.au/program to read the terms and conditions and to sign application forms.
