Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages will put their reputations on the line during an action-packed weekend of rodeo and campdraft events in Laura from 26-29 June. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
There will be thrills and spills aplenty when competitors face off against four-legged opponents at the 2025 Laura Rodeo and Campdraft this weekend.
More than 2,000 people are expected to converge on the rodeo arena to witness a full program of events over four days, and rodeo and campdraft manager Karlene Shepherd said the “family weekend” was set to produce some fantastic rides.
“We’re all set to go,” she said.
“There’s three nights of music, the rodeo and campdraft, races and horse sports.
“Nominations for the campdraft are up, and we’re waiting to see where the rodeo ends after late nominations, but they’re looking on par to normal.”
The action will get under way from 8am on Thursday with the novice and maiden campdraft events, and then from 7am on 27 June.
On Saturday night, the grand entry will rock the rodeo arena before the crowd is thrilled by the excitement of the bushman’s bronc ride and open bull ride.
There will be plenty of prizemoney on offer for cowboys and cowgirls, including $2,000 for the open campdraft, $3,000 for the maiden event and $2,000 for the novice draft.
In the rodeo events, there is $3,5000 up for grabs in the open bull rides on Saturday and Sunday nights.
When the dust settles on Sunday afternoon, two competitors will walk away with the event’s most coveted prizes – the All-Round Cowboy and Shelley Shephard Memorial All-Round Cowgirl trophies.
