PROFILE AMERICA

July 15, 2008

Snake River Stampede

Tuesday, July 15th. The Snake River Stampede kicks off today in Nampa, Idaho, rated as one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the nation.

This 93rd annual event will draw close to 50,000 spectators. They will see bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping and steer wrestling. The Snake River Stampede traces its roots to the Nampa Harvest Festival of 1911.

Through the years, the facilities have been upgraded and lights installed. Top entertainment such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers were on hand for years. Such stars have been replaced lately with pure rodeo action.

Close to 6.5 million people attend rodeos across the U.S. each year

You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online at <www.census.gov>.