August 2-5, 2006 ~ A PRCA-Sanctioned Event
 With near-TRIPLE the payouts for contestants over 2005, the 75th anniversary of Montana State Fair's annual rodeo is leading the herd into history. Thanks to Big R Stores and their generous title sponsorship, this long Montana tradition has been crowned the Big Sky ProRodeo Roundup.
| Performances, 7 pm, Grandstand Arena |
| 3 Rivers Communications Steer Wrestling |
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| Corral West Bareback Riding |
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| Coca-Cola Tie Down Roping |
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| Prospector Casino Saddle Bronc Riding |
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| KRTV Bull Riding |
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| KIK-FM Barrel Racing |
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| Big Mouth BBQ Team Roping |
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Schedule
Wed. Aug 2 – Family Night with Lil' Wrangler Rodeo
Special purchase: 4 GA rodeo tickets, 2 daytime carnival wristbands, $22 in food coupons…$75 (save $25!)
Lil' Wrangler Rodeo, Meet & Greet the Stock 5pm Grandstand
Slack at 9 pm
 Thur. Aug 3 – Wrangler Tough Enough to Wear Pink, sponsored by Great Falls Clinic
Patrons wearing pink earn $1/patron for Women Against Breast Cancer (WABC)
Contestants wearing pink that win their go-round will earn $100 for Women Against Breast Cancer (WABC)
Slack at 9 pm
Fri. Aug 4 – Montana Legends
Honoring Montana rodeo qualifiers & participants at the National Finals Rodeo
Live music in the Montana Lottery Club immediately following Sat. Aug 5 – Miss Big Sky ProRodeo Crowned
Live music in the Montana Lottery Club immediately following
Performance each night by Priefert's TEXAS THUNDER HITCH. Carhartt coats given away each performance. Sponsored by Stockman Bank.  Grand Entry by Calgary Stampeders, sponsored by Consulate General of Canada.
 Fresh paint on EVERYTHING, courtesy of Sherwin-Williams.
Programs published by Treasure State LifestylesSankey Rodeo Co
 Stock by Sankey Rodeo Co.
Ike Sankey has had more stock selected for the National Finals Rodeo in the last 10 years than any other contractor. His horses, like Skitso pictured below at the NFR, are star athletes immaculately cared for.
Specialty Act: Keith Isley, 2-time PRCA Specialty Act of the Year
 Contestants:
Payouts: $7,500 added/event; $90,000+ total payouts
Fly in: Great Falls International Airport
 Ground Transportation: Thrifty Car Rental or call for pick-up: 406-727-8900, ask for AMY.
 Lodging: O'Haire Motor Inn, Sip-N-Dip Lounge and Clark & Lewie's Restaurant
Hospitality: Roundup Tent with meals nightly; free stalls; hi speed Internet access; hair cuts; massage; private dressing quarters; veterinary on call; welcome packet and gift
 Sports Medicine: Monarc Sports Medicine
Team Roping Classic: Aug 2, 3 & 4, Daytime, sponsored by Wrangler. Contact information coming soon.
Roundup Committee: Sandra Thares, Terry Strickland, Deb Sivumaki, Frank Sha, Ike Sankey, Tom Robitaille, Mike O'Neill, Dan Northaus, Ron Korb, Jack Johnson, Rocky & Lorell Heckman, Devin Hartley, Maria Gee, Charles Geary, Nick Drain, Curt & Tia Dear, Montana State Fair Staff.
Tickets:
To buy: Tickets to the Big Sky ProRodeo Roundup can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Click Here!
Buy early and save $5/ticket.
- $12 general admission
- $19 reserved seating *
- $45 general admission ALL 4 NIGHTS
- $75 reserved seating ALL 4 NIGHTS *
*reserved seating includes tables |
