 BILLINGS, MONT. - Tickets for the NILE ProRodeo and Ranch Rodeo Finals are now on sale through the MetraPark Box Office and all ticket outlets. This year the NILE will feature three nights of the most exciting PRCA rodeo action seen in Montana and one night of Ranch Rodeo Finals. The NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals will kick off all events on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 pm in the Rimrock Auto Arena. Twelve teams that have qualified at NILE sanctioned rodeos across Montana and Wyoming will compete for the coveted "Boot Trophy" and the title of Champion of the NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals. In addition the winning team will earn an "invite" to the WRCA World Finals Ranch Rodeo. This year the NILE has increased the payout and prizes to over $8,500. Tickets start at $10. Three nights of Professional Rodeo will be kicked off with an impressive laser light show  | | 2012 NFR Barrelman JJ Harrison |
that will be bigger than last year. NFR Barrelman, JJ Harrison returns to the NILE with his hilarious antics and acts that will keep everyone entertained throughout the events. Wayne Brooks will provide the commentary and voice for each performance as the announcer. Brookman Rodeo of Sidney, MT is the primary stock contractor and will be assisted with NFR rodeo stock from Burch Rodeo (Rozet, WY), Bar C5 Ranch (Lac La Biche, AB, Canada), and Mike Corey (Moses Lake, WA). The Cat-Griz Rodeo Shoot Out presented by Coors & Briggs Distributing will kick off the PRCA rodeo on Thursday Night, October 17. The night features a competition between selected contestants representing each college as they compete for scholarship money from every ticket sold. Dress in your school colors and come to the Rodeo as tickets start at $6 for students. Friday night, October 18, will be Tough Enough To Wear Pink presented by St. Vincent Healthcare as one dollar of every sold ticket goes towards the Eva Project. Saturday, October 19 is Wrangler Patriot Night that will highlight the Big Sky Honor Flights. All performances start at 7:30 pm at the Rimrock Auto Arena. Tickets for all NILE Rodeo events are on sale through the MetraPark box office at (800) 366-8538, online at www.metrapark.com. For more information on the events of the NILE Stock Show, contact the NILE office at 406-256-2495 or online at www.thenile.org. 
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