Weekend Events Schedule...

 

The 2010 Sunshine Stampede Presented By Coors Light

• All times and locations subject to change
• Events subject to change

March 13 -14, 2010

• Rodeo Kickoff Weekend
• Scandals 5th Anniversary Weekend
• Ft. Lauderdale Pride

April 9, 2010 - Friday

• Bon Voyage Party at Scandals Saloon

April 10, 2010 - Saturday

• 2nd Annual Country Western Cruise Departs Miami. The ship returns to Port on Thursday, April 15, 2010
• Country Western Cruise Information

April 15, 2010 – Thursday

• Horse Stalls Open for Early Check In
  NOTE: Stall Space Limited - See Horse Stall Info for more information.
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  1:00 PM
• Welcome Home Party at Rosie's in Wilton Manors
  Continue the shipboard party atmosphere at Wilton Manors' favorite spot to dine, drink, and relax!

April 16, 2010 – Friday

• Horse Stalls Reopen for Regular Check In
  NOTE: Stall Space Limited - See Horse Stall Info for more information.
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  Stalls available for check in. We ask that you arrive by 5:30 PM to complete check in by 6:00 PM
  
  
• Arena Crew Coordinator Seminar
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Heather Murray, Facilitator
   
• Vendor Set-Up
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Vendor Application (subject to wait list at this time)
  
  
• Rodeo School
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  Rodeo School Information
  
  
• Blue Moon Welcome Pool Party and Mixer
  Presented by Blue Moon Belgian White Ale
  Non Ticketed Event – Cash Bar
  Sheraton Hotel – Pool Deck
  2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  After you check in, relax by the pool, have a Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, enjoy the music and meet the cowboys and cowgirls coming in from all over North America.
  
  
• Contestant Registration
  Sheraton Hotel – Empire Ballroom, Salon One
  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Credit cards will be accepted at Contestant Registration. We accept Visa and MasterCard and American Express.
  
  
• Rodeo Kickoff Party at Scandals Saloon
  Non Ticketed Event
  8:00 PM - ???
  8:00 PM - Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  8:00 PM - VIP Dance and Bar Area Opens - Passes Required for Access to VIP Area
  2:00 AM - Last Shuttle to Hotels
  Hop the shuttles and join the cowboys and cowgirls at Scandals Saloon for the official Rodeo kick-off party in downtown Wilton Manors. The shuttles will be free this year, but donations will be accepted to help defray the cost - remember - "It's all for charity."
  
  
• Cowgirls Mixer
  New Moon Bar - Wilton Manors

April 17, 2010 – Saturday

• Contestant Breakfast
  Bergeron Arena - Free for contestants and officials - CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
  7:30 AM
  
  
• First Time (New) Contestant Meeting
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds – Premium Seating Section, near the Contestant area and Announcer's stand
  8:30 AM
  Mandatory meeting for all first time Rodeo Contestants*
  *Meeting time subject to rodeo start time change
  
  
• Stampede Officials Meeting
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds - Concession area
  8:15 AM
  
  
• 2010 Sunshine Stampede Rodeo, Day One - Presented By Coors Light
  Tickets Required for this event
  7:30 AM - Rodeo Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  8:45 AM – Gates Open
  9:00 AM - Rodeo Starts – Morning Events
  12:30-ish - Grand Entry
  1:00 PM – Rodeo – Afternoon Events
  1:00 PM - Midway Tent Opens for Dancing and Entertainment
  • DJ C.J. starts the dancing and music on the midway
    
    
• Officials Dinner - Rosie's Bar and Grill. Invitation Only
  
• Hoedown at Scandals Saloon
  Non Ticketed Event
  8:00 PM - ???
  8:00 PM - Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  8:00 PM - VIP Dance and Bar Area Opens - Passes Required for Access to VIP Area
  2:00 AM - Last Shuttle to Hotels
  Hop the shuttles and join the cowboys and cowgirls at Scandals Saloon for the official Rodeo kick-off party in downtown Wilton Manors. The shuttles will be free this year, but donations will be accepted to help defray the cost - remember - "It's all for charity."

April 18, 2010 - Sunday

• Contestant Breakfast
  Bergeron Arena - Free for contestants and officials - CREDENTIALS REQUIRED
  7:30 AM
  
  
• 2010 Sunshine Stampede Rodeo, Day Two - Presented by Coors Light
  Tickets Required for this event
  8:00 AM - Rodeo Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
  9:45 AM – Gates Open
  10:00 AM - Rodeo Starts – Morning Events
  Noonish - Grand Entry
  12:45 PM – Rodeo – Afternoon Events
  1:00 PM - Midway Tent Opens for Dancing and Entertainment
  • DJ C.J. starts the dancing and music on the midway
    
    
• Awards Ceremony and Dinner
  Dinner requires a ticket - $10.00
  Awards ceremony itself is a non ticket event
  8:00 PM* - Pool deck of the Sheraton Hotel
  Dinner tickets are available at the Bergeron Arena ticket office and Friday night at Registration.
  
  *Awards ceremony start time is subject to change, based on actual end time of the rodeo. Listen for announcements on Sunday afternoon at the rodeo.
  
  
• Closing Party at Scandals Saloon
  Non Ticketed Event
  8:00 PM - ???
  8:00 PM - Shuttles Start -- Donations accepted, but no ticket required
  8:00 PM - VIP Dance and Bar Area Opens - Passes Required for Access to VIP Area
  2:00 AM - Last Shuttle to Hotels
  Hop the shuttles and join the cowboys and cowgirls at Scandals Saloon for the official Rodeo kick-off party in downtown Wilton Manors. The shuttles will be free this year, but donations will be accepted to help defray the cost - remember - "It's all for charity."

*Start times subject to change