Nechako Valley Rodeo Association

10/09/2026

🚨 THE FUTURE OF THE NECHAKO VALLEY RODEO IS IN YOUR HANDS! 🚨

Will there be a Nechako Valley Rodeo in 2027? That decision will be made on October 20th, 2026 at 6:30pm.

The Nechako Valley Rodeo Association is at a crossroads, and we need our community to step up to help if we want to see this long-standing rodeo tradition continue.

The reality is that it costs approximately $75,000 and a whole lot of volunteer hours to host a full 3 day rodeo.

It is a HUGE amount of work, responsibility, and fundraising to fall on the shoulders of so few people.

Putting on a rodeo doesn’t just happen. It takes months of planning, sponsorships, fundraising, organizing, and countless volunteer hours. And as much as our current board wants to see this rodeo succeed, we simply cannot continue to do it without more help.

🐎 WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO STEP UP!

We’re looking for:

* More directors willing to help organize, plan, fundraise, and make decisions.
* Volunteers willing to take on responsibilities before, during, and after the rodeo.
* Community members and businesses willing to help with sponsorships, fundraising, and keeping this tradition alive.

You don’t need rodeo experience to make a difference. You just need to be willing to lend a hand and follow through.

📣 INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DIRECTOR OR VOLUNTEER?

We would LOVE to hear from you!

Whether you’re interested in joining our Board of Directors, helping with sponsorships and fundraising, or volunteering your time to help make the rodeo happen, there is a place for you!

📩 Contact us: Send a private message directly to the Nechako Valley Rodeo Association page, or reach out to one of our current board members.

📅 Join us at 6:30 on October 20th at the Connexus Community Resources Meeting room. This is your opportunity to get involved, ask questions, and help decide the future of our rodeo.

You don’t have to commit to doing everything. We just need more people willing to take responsibility for something.

The future of the Nechako Valley Rodeo depends on all of us. Let’s make 2027 happen! 🤠❤️

📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 2026 — MAKE OR BREAK MEETING

This meeting will determine whether the Nechako Valley Rodeo Association has the people, resources, and support necessary to move forward with a FULL BCRA RODEO IN 2027, or whether we will be forced to put the rodeo on hold for another year.

We don’t want to see that happen. But wanting a rodeo and having enough people to make it happen are two very different things.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a weekend at the rodeo, watched your kids compete, cheered from the grandstands, or believed in keeping western traditions alive in our community, we’re asking you to consider being part of what keeps it going.

❤️ A community rodeo needs a community behind it.

If we want to keep the Nechako Valley Rodeo alive, now is the time to show it.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST, COME TO THE MEETING, AND HELP US KEEP RODEO IN THE NECHAKO VALLEY! 🤠🐂

10/08/2026

NVRA AGM happening tonight at 6:30 pm. In the Connexus board room

09/24/2026

If you would like to see the rodeo association continue then please attend the AGM. Many positions available

08/06/2026

Could not have said this any better. Thank you Kispiox for your amazing post. We are very proud of the hard work you put in Tanner. Have fun, make memories and kick butt Tan

04/13/2026

Nechako Valley Rodeo 2026 will be CANCELED for this year.

Hopefully we can regroup this fall and try again for next year with mire volunteers and sponsors.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

03/27/2026

We at the Nechako Valley Rodeo Association are devastated at the news of Hughs passing.

We could not have said this any better than the team at Mulvahill Rodeo.
Hugh was a big part of Mulvahill Rodeo. Between pickup man, judge, father, friend and a huge influence to many in the rodeo world. He was one of those guys that would give you the shirt off his back if it was needed. This loss hits hard for many. Please send some prayers for the family and friends of Hugh. Rest easy Cowboy, your entry fees are paid 🙏 😢 💔

There are roles in rodeo that people see… and then there are the ones that truly hold everything together behind the scenes.

The pick up man is one of those roles.

To the crowd, they’re the ones who ride in after the whistle blows. But to the cowboys, they’re so much more than that. They’re safety. They’re timing. They’re trust. They’re the steady hand in the middle of chaos — reading every move, knowing exactly when to step in, and putting the rider first, every single time.

A great pick up man doesn’t hesitate. He doesn’t look for recognition. He just does what needs to be done — because that’s who he is.

That was Hugh.

Hugh didn’t just show up and do a job — he carried the responsibility of that role with pride, grit, and unwavering reliability. When you nodded your head, you knew he had you. No questions asked.

But what made Hugh truly special… is that he didn’t leave that role in the arena.

He lived it.

He was the guy who showed up when things got tough.
The one who stepped in without being asked.
The one who had your back, no matter what.
Quietly, consistently, without ever needing credit.

He protected the people he cared about the same way he protected his riders — with instinct, strength, and heart.

In a world where a lot of people talk about loyalty, Hugh lived it.

Being a pick up man isn’t just about horsemanship — it’s about character. It’s about courage, awareness, and putting others before yourself.

And Hugh embodied every bit of that. In the arena, and in life.

Hugh will forever be an integral part of Mulvahill Rodeo. His impact, his standards, and the way he showed up for people will continue to shape everything we do. We will carry him with us in every event, every ride, and every moment — and we will do everything we can to honour him the way he deserves.

The kind of man you don’t just come across often…
The kind of man you never forget.

03/04/2026

🤠🐂 WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE RODEO EVENT TO WATCH?! 🐎🔥

Is it the heart-pounding 8 seconds of Bull Riding?
The speed and precision of Barrel Racing?
The horsepower and grit of Saddle Bronc?
Or maybe you love the action of Team Roping and Tie-Down Roping? 👀💥

There’s nothing like the thrill of rodeo — the dust, the adrenaline, and the roar of the crowd when the gate swings open! 🙌

👇 Tell us below!
What event has you on the edge of your seat every time?

03/04/2026

🤠 BULL RIDING 🐂

The ultimate test of courage and control! Bull riders must stay aboard a bucking bull for 8 seconds holding on with one hand only. The other hand is used for balance and cannot touch the bull or themselves. Riders are judged on their control and style, while the bull is scored on power and bucking ability. Hang on tight — it’s man vs. beast! 💥