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welcome your support ! Volunteers , sponsors , and participants work together to bring this successful festival to the community . If you would like to get involved , contact the North 65 Chamber of Commerce at north65chamber . com , call 763-689-2505 , or follow the event on Facebook @ IsantiRodeoJubileeDaysRodeo .
Competitors and spectators ride into Isanti from far and wide to participate in the two-day Isanti Firefighters Rodeo sanctioned by the national Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association , set for July 11-12 at 6:30 p . m . The national rodeo celebrates its 49th year in 2025 .
The event runs at the Isanti Firefighter ’ s Rodeo Grounds , 500 3rd Ave ., Isanti , and features such favorite events as bull riding , saddle and bronc riding as well as timed events including barrel racing , calf roping , steer wrestling and team roping .
The local fire department Professional Rodeo fundraiser also offers entertainment for everyone from the rugged roper to the tenderfoot . After the rodeo ends , live music moves people to the dance floor as the band Stone Daisy will play on Friday and Six to Midnight will perform on Saturday . Admission to the rodeo also provides free admission to the concert !
The gates open at 4 p . m . on both Friday and Saturday , and pre-rodeo activities will kick off at 5:30 p . m . each night to entertain all with local youth activities before the professional competitions . Those interested can sign up for Mutton Bustin ’ via the Association ’ s website , that is preceded by a goat-tying presentation by aspiring cowboys and girls .
Admission to the spectator ’ s bleacher style seats is first-come , first-serve with tickets available at the gate ; or pre-event tickets are
available online . Adult tickets in advance are $ 25.00 online and $ 30 at the gate ; tickets for children ages 4-12 are $ 5 when purchased online or at the gate ; children 3 and under are admitted free .
All proceeds benefit the fire department and community . Rodeo revenue goes to the department , enabling it to upgrade gear and equipment as needed without impacting the taxpayer-funded budget .
Get more information about the rodeo by checking the fire department ’ s website – https :// www . isantifiredistrict . org / isanti _ mn _ rodeo _ assoc _ – or by calling 763-444-8019 .
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