Get your tickets early! Arriving in town Friday, June 19, advance rodeo tickets are available for sale at Hazuga’s True Value, the Stanley Republican, as well as online through the Rodeo and on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Stanley Rodeo Office in Chapman Park. With just 2,800 tickets for each performance, advance ticket pricing is $21 for adults and $11 for children, with ages four and under free. Tickets at the gate are $25 for adults and $25 for children ages 5 to 12, with four and under free.
New this year, Stanley will have its first ever rodeo queen, and her name is Evalynn Williams. Chosen Saturday, June 13 in a process that included an interview, test, and horsemanship demonstration, Williams developed her love for horses at a young age when she began riding with local saddle clubs before competing on the Stanley Equestrian Team and at County and State Fairs. An active member of Chippewa County 4-H, Williams is a graduate of Chippewa Valley Technical College with a degree in Animal Science Management and hopes to continue her education to become a veterinary technician. In her free time she enjoyed riding her rose and camping with family and friends. Williams competed against Savannah Shallock and Ashlee Hamm for the honor of Stanley Rodeo Queen.
Hamm was chosen as Stanley Rodeo Princess this year, being the daughter of Kris Hamm, Adam Penk, and the late Eric Hamm. She graduated with honors in Medical Laboratory Science form Northern Michigan University and currently works as a Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist at Aspirus Hospital. Hamm became involved in rodeo at a young age, competing in barrel racing and pole bending through the Wisconsin Girls Barrel Racing Association, Wisconsin Little Britches Rodeo Association, and National Barrel Association.
As for Stanley Rodeo details, they are as follows.
Kicking off Thursday, June 18 with the Miss Stanley Royalty Coronation in the Stanley Theater at 6 p.m., the fun continues Friday, June 19, with food stands and vendors open at 4 p.m. in Chapman Park. Rodeo arena gates open at 5 p.m. for advance tickets and 6 p.m. for regular tickets. The rodeo performance will start at 7:30 p.m. Following the Rodeo Friday will be free live music, provided by the Brady Luke Band in the Chapman Park Bandstand.
Come Saturday, June 20, the fun continues with a Cowboy Breakfast at 7 a.m., sponsored by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. The Stanley Rodeo Parade will be at 2 p.m., with float registration via the Stanley Area Chamber of Commerce. Parade grand marshals are Jerry and Mary Dirkes. Returning to Chapman Park, Wally’s Pedal Track Pull will be held near the Chapman Park Bandstand at 4:00 p.m. with gates open for advance ticket holders at 5 p.m. and general admission at 6 p.m. A Rodeo performance will take place Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. with Free music by the Dan Lepien Band in the Chapman Park Bandstand after the show.
Come Sunday, June 21, a Cowboy Breakfast sponsored by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Stanley Community Building. Followed by Cowboy Church in the bandstand at 10:30 a.m., also sponsored by Our Savior’s. A Charcoal Chicken Dinner by the Stanley Rod and Gun Club will take place from 11 a.m. until sold out, with food stands, vendors, and a limited bar open from 11 a.m. onwards. A professional horse pull will take place at noon in the STPR Pulling Track at Chapman Park..
Rodeo sponsors this year include ACE Ethanol LLC, Hazuga’s True Value, WQQW-News 18, Cinch Jeans and Shirts, WAXX Radio - Midwest Family, Xcel Energy, Hansen’s IGA, Haas Inc., Green for Life (GFL), Forward Bank and Insurance, Gerrit’s Construction, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, Boot Barn, Ideal Services Electrical, Otter Lake Bait and Camp Store, Citizen’s State Bank, Coldwell Banker - Brenizer, Debbie’s on Broadway, Stanley Tire, Courtesy Ford, Stanley Equipment Rental, The Gutterman, Martino’s Restaurant, B.C. Roycraft Excavating, Bill Peterson Memorial, Relevé Dance, Chwala’s Construction, Northwestern Bank, Stanley Hometown Dentistry, Broadway Boutique, and Derks Meats.

Come on down to the Stanley PRCA Rodeo this Father’s Day Weekend!