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McCall Linke, Communications Director
Northern International Livestock Exposition
(406) 256-2495

NILE Rodeo Tickets on Sale!
Billings, MT--The 2015 NILE is Oct. 10-17 with four rodeo performances Thursday through Saturday each rodeo begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the 2015 NILE professional rodeos are now available.

October marks the beginning of a new rodeo year and another chance to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo--the superbowl of rodeo. The NILE professional rodeo is one of the first qualifying rodeos for the 2016 rodeo season. Some of the most talented individuals compete at Rimrock Auto Arena at Metra Park.

Powder River Rodeo of Riverton, Wyo. along with six-time PBR Stock Contractor of the year, D & H Cattle, provide some of the rankest stock in the business. Stock from these contractors qualify for the Wrangler National Finals in December. 
Rodeo clown, JJ Harrison
The always entertaining rodeo clown, JJ Harrison, returns to the keep the audience rolling. 

Also on the roster, two-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, Wayne Brooks, will be behind the microphone.

Each night features a different theme to highlight different aspects of the community.

Wednesday night Oct. 14 features a different kind of rodeo--the NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals. Contestants are real, working ranchers and the events in this rodeo mimic tasks that take place on range. True determinate and grit still lives on for these teams. Tickets for this rodeo begin at $12. Special discounts apply.
 
Collegiate rivalry divides the rodeo arena for the annual Thursday night NILE rodeo Oct. 15. Contestants are assigned to earn points for Montana State University Bobcats of University of Montana Grizzlies. A scholarship is awarded to the college with the most points at the end of the night. Either wear maroon or sport blue, but don't miss this twist on rodeo. The NILE strives to preserve the western lifestyle and part of that is encouraging the next generation to compete.
As a special feature this year, two high school rodeo athletes will compete in the events. This night is a sneak peak into the future of the sport of rodeo, supporting college and high school rodeo athletes. Tickets cost $10 for the upper bowl and $24 for the lower bowl. Special discounts apply.
Pin confetti rains down on the crowd.
Pink confetti rains down on the crowd for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the 2014 NILE rodeo.
On Friday Oct. 16 be sure to dress in pink as St. Vincent Healthcare presents "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" to support breast cancer awareness, with one dollar from every ticket sold going towards the St. Vincent Healthcare Eva Project.  General admission tickets cost $12, purple section tickets cost $24, gold section tickets cost $30 and red bulls eye tickets cost $35. Special discounts apply.

The final rodeo and last night of the NILE is the grand finale Saturday, Oct. 17. Patriot night at the rodeo is a tribute to emergency services personnel this year.  Come support and thank the men and women who sacrifice for our safety. General admission tickets cost $14, gold section tickets cost $30 and red bulls eye tickets cost $35. Special discounts apply.
 
To purchase tickets call MetraPark Box Office (406) 256-2422.

The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is a non-profit organization 501(c)3 established in 1967 that is dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and respect of the western tradition.  For more information on the NILE call 406-256-2495 or visit www.thenile.org. The 2015 NILE is Oct. 10-17 in Billings, Montana.
Northern International Livestock Exposition
(406) 256-2495 |  info@thenile.org | thenile.org 

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