The Weipa Rodeo will hold its annual general meeting on 4 March ahead of the event’s milestone 20th anniversary on 22-23 August. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
It is shaping up as the biggest incarnation yet of one of Cape York’s must-do events, but the Weipa Rodeo Association (WRA) is first looking for new committee members ahead of its milestone 20th anniversary in 2025.
The WRA will hold its annual general meeting at the Andoom Oval rodeo grounds at 6:30pm on 4 March, and president Reuben Slingo said there was an opportunity for anyone interested in being a part of this year’s landmark rodeo to get involved.
“With many committee members returning for another year, we always welcome new members to become involved and be a part of the Weipa Rodeo family,” he said.
“Many hands make light work; these events don’t happen without all of the amazing volunteers and committee members that get together to get things done.”
Once the dust settles on the AGM, all eyes will turn to the 2025 Weipa Rodeo, which will be held over two action-packed days on 22-23 August.
Mr Slingo said while there was excitement ahead of the rodeo every year, there was an extra buzz about the 20-year celebration of Cape York’s best cowboys and cowgirls.
“Everyone in the Weipa Rodeo committee is excited for the 20th year anniversary,” he said.
“Some of our committee have been there since the beginning and watched this event grow to the amazing community event it has become.
“There is certainly a buzz within the committee and excitement for this year’s event.”
While plans are under way to make the August rodeo spectacular one to remember, Mr Slingo was keeping mum on what the thousands of patrons tipped to converge on Andoom Oval could expect.
“Expect a bucking amazing event with two days full of rodeo and live music,” he said.
“We have some cool ideas that we are working on in the background, but nothing we can share just yet; watch this space.”
