Kick-off Barn Dance, a good ole fashion Barn Dance at the new multi-purpose Somebeachsomewhere Pavilion at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex from 7-11PM. This 19+ event offers a boot- stompin’ good time filled with line dancing and live music by Donair Supply in support of the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation. There are music events on September 24th, 25th, and 28th at the Marigold Cultural Centre. Matt also hints that many fun events and activities are still to be announced in the coming weeks, including the “NS Stampede Pace” which is expected to develop into our track’s signature annual race as the project expands. Next comes four straight nights of pro rodeo entertainment, September 26th – 29th, followed by world-class live music. The rodeo events start around 6PM with the concert events kicking off on the Sun Kissed Energy Main Stage around 9PM until roughly midnight. Thursday, September 26th Natalie McMaster, Heather Rankin, Matt Minglewood, and George Canyon take to the Sun Kissed Energy stage to kick off the Nova Scotia Stampede’s concert series. Then, on Friday, September 26th Jess Moskaluke and The Road Hammers keep the Stampede party going for night two. On Saturday, September 27th, one of Newfoundland’s most popular bands, Shanneyganock, and Maritimer rockers The Stanfields take the stage. With Award-winning power-duo Campbell & Johnston and iconic Canadian singer- songwriter and musician Tom Cochrane closing out the Nova Scotia Stampede on Sunday, September 29th. During the same time as the Nova Scotia Stampede, Truro will be hosting the 4-H Provincial Show. This is an amazing, family-friendly event with tons of exhibitions, workshops, and even a petting zoo. In Upper Onslow, visitors can also find the Riverbreeze Fall Festival, offering family-focused activities, including a corn maze and the resident pet kangaroos.
horses. “To me,” Matt says, “it’s the most electrifying of all the performances.”
and performers to follow. So, while this is our first rodeo, this is most definitely not theirs. Nova Scotia’s Animal Protection Act has endorsed the event, and the province’s chief veterinarian, Dr. Stafford, will be monitoring and on- site during the events. CNSSE also chose not to program events, such as steer wrestling, chuck wagon, and roping to further prioritize animal safety.
A professional rodeo event is new to our market, and organizers understand there have been some questions regarding the animal welfare protocols involved with these events. but Matt assures that every possible precaution is taken. The Nova Scotia Stampede is sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) founded in 1957 and has strict protocols for handlers, operators,
So, saddle up and get ready to swing your partner round and round on September 21st, with the Nova Scotia Stampede
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