2016 comes to an end...

The Granite Falls Western Fest Executive Committee extends a sincere Thank You to everyone who contributed to the success of the events of the 2016 Western Fest.  The rodeo continues to gain in popularity, attracting some of the world’s finest cowboys and cowgirls. The stock provided by Championship Pro Rodeo of Oklahoma was superb and Rodeo Announcer Chris Pyle did a fine job of promoting all events.  Hosting an event of this magnitude requires the efforts of many individuals and organizations. To all of you, a big pat on the back – it wouldn’t happen without you.
We also gratefully acknowledge our rodeo sponsors and partners whose financial support allows us to meet rodeo expenses and make grounds improvements.  Also, thank you to all the organizations who sell sweepstakes tickets and to those who purchase them. A special thank you to the Mooney family for graciously providing the use of Lee-Mar Ranch.

Our hometown hero... Tanner Aus.

Tanner Aus won the 2016 Bareback event at our Western Fest PRCA Stampede Rodeo this year.
​ We are so proud of you Tanner.  Thank you for making an extra effort to participate in the rodeo while you wow'd the crowds with the best 8-second ride overall.  You are our hero, Tanner Aus.
Tanner's 2016 Bareback ride in Granite Falls, MN

2016 Sweepstakes Winners

  1. Todd Trudel-$10,000
  2. Wayne & Jonell Hoff-$5,000
  3. Becky Mensink-$2,500
  4. Rodeo Bartenders-$1,000
  5. David Kietzmann-$1,000
  6. David Velde-$750
  7. Donna Jellum-$750
  8. Shelly Gaffaney-$500
  9. Ryan Fromm-$500
  10. Nicole Lockwood -$500
  11. Barb Buesing-$250
  12.   Linda Klosterboer-$250
  13.   Lori Deiterman-$250
  14.   Terri Stenerson-$250
  15.   Chad Schuler -$250
  16.   Mary Ann Jaenisch-$200
  17. Coni Sederstrom-$200
  18.   Joyce Schultz-$200
  19.   Hank & Betty Faiman-$200
  20.   Mike Hoffman-$200
  21.   Don Buesing-$150
  22.   Julie Oftedahl-$150
  23.   Myron Knofczynski/Lyle Lamote-$150
  24.   Joel McCoy-$150
  25.   Lou Anne Kling-$150
​26.​  Chuck Kvistad -$100
 27.  Linda Adams-$100
 28.  Chris Anderson-$100
29.  Dee Koepke-$100
30.  Dave Mitlyng-$100
31.  Bobby Lecy Jr-$100
32.  Ryan Tostenson-$100
33.  Bryce Curtiss-$100
34.  Dick (Doc) Anderson-$100
35.  Chuck Cole-$100
36.  Linda Wasmund-$100
37.  Mike Nagel-$100
38.  Julianna Paff-$100
39.  Mike Barry-$100
40.  Jennifer Tjosvold-$100
41.  S. Hubert-$50
42.  Dave Hartmann-$50
43.  Jeremy Steenerson-$50
44.  Nathan Schmidt-$50
45.  Evan Knudson-$50
46.  LeAnne Syring-$50
47.  Kenneth Bahn-$50
48.  Vicki & Russ Blue-$50
49.  Tim Knapper-$50
50.  Cody Knutson-$50 

Special Thanks to our Major Event Sponsor!

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RAM RODEO SPONSOR
LOCKWOOD MOTORS

2017 Dates: June 22-25th, 2017   7:30PM Rain or Shine

Welcome to the 29th Annual Western Fest PRCA Rodeo! Come out and join us at LeeMar Ranch in Granite Falls, MN for 3 nights of non-stop PRCA rodeo action! And don't forget to arrive early to cheer on your favorite little cowboy or cowgirl in our mutton bustin' challenge!
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Gates open at 5:30pm nightly.