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HISTORY The Snake River Stampede had its humble beginnings as a bucking contest in conjunction with Nampa's Harvest Festival . The bucking contest was added to the Harvest Festival in 1913. An area was roped off for the contest on the present site of the Nampa Post Office . Spectators watched from behind the ropes, as there were no bleachers. The bucking contest gained in popularity, and other events were added to the show. By 1937, the rodeo broke away from the Harvest Festival , changing the date of the show to July. At this time, the rodeo joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association . A new name was chosen. After considering such names as Ski-Hi Rodeo and Thunder Mountain Round Up, rodeo director Ike Corlett named it the Snake River Stampede. In 1950, a new stadium was built across from Lakeview Park. The horseshoe shaped outdoor stadium could seat 10,000. Cowboy singers were brought in to sing at half-time, during the rodeo. Gene Autry was the first of such singers. He was followed by others, such as Roy Rogers & Dale Evans , Rex Allen , and the Sons Of The Pioneers . The era of Cowboy stars died out and Country/Western Singers were added to the lineup. Performers included Reba McEntire , Glen Campbell and Barbara Mandrell . During the 1980's, singers were replaced by more rodeo events, such as Team Roping , ladies' Barrel Racing , and Bullfighting . Kids' Mutton Busting was added in the 1990's. In 1997, a brand new indoor stadium was built in conjunction with the . SNAKE RIVER DAYZ There are many popular events to kick-off the week of the Snake River Stampede. These events are designed to create enthusiasm among residents to see the rodeo. They also create a sense of community in the city.
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