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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
McCall Linke, Communications Director
Northern International Livestock Exposition
(406) 256-2495
NILE Brings the Best for the Largest Indoor Rodeo in Montana
Billings, MT--Are you the kind of person who likes to find out the next big thing before it hits the main stream? If yes, then don't miss the NILE rodeos! Four nights of the best rodeo action in the state, October 15, 20-22, 2016

Kicking off the week of NILE with the roughest, toughest cowboys and cowgirls in the area duke it out in the Farstad Oil Ranch Rodeo Finals Saturday, October 15. Unique events you can't hardly see anywhere else, and crazy things that people are still talking about happen at the Ranch Rodeo. If you've never been to a ranch rodeo, this is the one to go to. Listen to KGHL 790 AM and 94.7 FM and watch KTVQ for more information.

The professional rodeo athletes enter the arena Thursday, October 20 for the annual Cat/Griz Chute Out. This rodeo gives a twist to Montana's college rivalries. Tune into Cat Country 102.9 FM for a chance to win tickets to the Cat/Griz football game during the rodeo. NILE will be giving away an honorary jersey from the MSU Bobcats and UM Grizzlies. For more details on this rodeo watch SWX.

Imagine the edge-of-your-seat thrill as a 14-year-old freshman goes up against seasoned professionals who have been rodeoing for longer than they've been alive. This is the kind of entertainment you want to witness, and don't just want to hear about the next day. Don't miss it--buy tickets for October 20 and see the High School Rodeo Showcase where top Montana High School Rodeo athletes will compete right alongside the professionals, and might even outshine them. 

Even the burliest cowboys sport pretty pink hues for the Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo Friday night, October 21st. This rodeo brings awareness to breast cancer and proceeds benefit St. Vincent's Eva Project. Check out KTVQ.com and watch CW for more information on the Eva Project. Listen to Planet 106.7 FM, My 105.9 FM, and KSKY 94.1 FM for a chance to win NILE rodeo tickets. St. Vincent is selling t-shirts to raise money for The Eva Project for breast cancer, get your t-shirts in advance at any Shipton's Big R location or you can purchase night of event. Breast Cancer survivors will be honored in the opening.

The grand finale of NILE culminates for the Saturday night Wrangler Patriot rodeo, October 22nd. We will be give a special solute to our law enforcement. Watch  KULR8 and go to kulr8.com for more information! Listen to Hot 101.9, 98.5 The Wolf to nominate your favorite local police officers for free VIP tickets the NILE, and of course, win tickets for yourself too! 

Every rodeo starts at 7 p.m. in the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark.  Tickets on sale at metrapark.com
To purchase tickets go to the MetraPark Box Office or www.metrapark.com

Farstad Oil Ranch Rodeo 
Saturday, October 15 
Reserved seating $18
General Admission $12

Cat
/Griz Night
Thursday, October 20 
Maroon or Blue level $24
Silver or Gold level $15
General Admission $10
Seniors/Kids $6

Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Friday, October 21
Bulls Eye level $35
Gold level $30
Purple level $24
General Admission $14
Seniors/Kids $9.5

Patriot Night
Saturday, October 22
Bulls Eye level $35
Gold level $30
Purple level $24
General Admission $14
Seniors/Kids $9.5

Group Discounts available
Military discounts available
Ticket prices increase $3 day of show
The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is a non-profit organization 501(c)5 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 2016 NILE is October 15-22 in Billings, Montana.