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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--Home of the first indoor rodeo in Montana, the NILE professional rodeos October 20-22, 2016 hosts top contestants.

Watch for these professional cowboys and cowgirls and more to compete in the arena this week at NILE:
 
Bareback
Jessy Davis 2016 NFR Qualifier
Chase Erickson Past NFR 
RC Landingham 2016 NFR Qualifier
Tanner Aus 2016 NFR Qualifier
Broncs
 All Five Wright Brothers!
Jesse Bail Past NFR
Cole Elshere Past NFR
Clay Elliott
Chet Johnson Past NFR
Bull Riding
Shane Proctor Past NFR
Nevada Newman PBR
Cole Elshere  Past NFR
Tim Bingham Past NFR
Tie Down
Matt Shiozawa 2016 NFR Qualifier 
Slack
Tuff Cooper  Past NFR
Mike Johnson Past NFR
Tyrell Smith Past NFR
Team Roping
Travis Tryan Past NFR
Chase Tryan   Past NFR
Brady Tryan  Past NFR
Steer Wrestling
Kyle Whitaker 8x Linderman award winner
Ty Erickson #1 in the world going into NFR
 Tanner and Straws Milan Canadian Finals and NFR Finals Qualifiers 
Olin Hannum Top 20 in the world

Timed event slack for PRCA and WPRA is Wednesday, October 19 at 6 p.m. Open and free to the public.

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 young high school kid 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.