North Bound Bulls event returns to Chetwynd

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Bull Riding at the 2024 North Bound Bulls event in Chetwynd. The rodeo will return on Saturday, October 25th (Photo supplied by Sammi Mulvahill/Buckin Around BC)

CHETWYND, B.C. — Local rodeo competitors and enthusiasts are set to descend on Chetwynd this weekend.

The second annual North Bound Bulls will take place on Saturday, October 25th. The event is promoted by Buckin Around BC and sponsored by Arc Resources, Commotion Creek Contracting, Douglas Lake Equipment, Halfway River First Nation, Lordco Auto Parts, Mulvahill Rodeo, Nazko First Nation and West Moberly First Nations.

Sammi Mulvahill is the president of Buckin’ Around BC and also co-owns Mulvahill Rodeo with her husband. Buckin around BC also promotes other events, including the Bulls Before Midnight rodeo in Vanderhoof on New Year’s Eve.

One of The Mulvahill’s primary motives to put together North Bound Bulls was to “keep busy.”

“There are not a lot of indoor rodeos,” said Mulvahill. “Our season is late spring, throughout the summer and then usually we get cut off right about September.”

“We decided we wanted to continue to have events throughout the fall and winter to keep us busy, keep the riders busy and bring more entertainment for spectators.”

A crowd at the North Bound Bulls event in 2024. The rodeo event returns on October 25th in Chetwynd (Photo submitted by Sammi Mulvahill/Mulvahill Rodeo)

The rodeo will feature classic events, including bull riding, steer riding, wild horse and wild pony racing and more.

For the first time this year the rodeo will feature mini bareback riding and more kid’s relay races to encourage spectator participation. Also new will be a 50/50 raffle, a loonie raffle and more variety of food trucks.

“Last year we just had stick horse racing for the kids,” said Mulvahill. “We have got full relays for kids to be able to join in. Not everybody wants to get involved in the steer riding or rough stock events.”

To top the event off, a dance for ages 19 and older will be held on Saturday evening, featuring the music of Tequila Cowboy.

“We are fairly well adapted when it comes to events,” said Mulvahill. “We know what to do. We know how to have an amazing event.”

Tickets are available either by cash at the gate or at Buckin Around BC’s website. Tickets cost $20 for adults (14 and up), Seniors (65+) and Youth (6-13 years of age) are $15. Children five and under are free.

North Bound Bulls takes place on Saturday, October 25th starting at 1 p.m. at the Pine Valley Exhibition Park at 3900 51st Avenue in Chetwynd. Gates will open at 12 noon.

Further information is available on Buckin Around BC’s Facebook and Instagram pages or website.