Idaho's Oldest Rodeo Since 1912
General news articles about Grangeville Border Days - Idaho's Oldest Rodeo since 1912.
The 2nd and 3rd will be night rodeos and the 4th will be at 2pm.
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Gene Warden, 2011 Border Days Grand Marshall
I don’t know Gene Warden very well personally, but I do know that he is a man of many many talents. He can do anything when it comes to carpentry and construction as witnessed years ago when he helped his niece, Rebecca Warden, take care of construction on a home she purchased for her and her son.
Gene Warden can be seen roaming about in the Nez Perce National Forest. He loves the outdoors, ATVing, hunting and camping with family and friends. Whenever you see Gene Warden in the great outdoors, you know his wife Leslie is not far away. They love to spend time together no matter what season, and are active in the local Snowmobile Club.
Gene Warden is the quintessential community role model, always ready and willing to help out wherever help is needed.
Congratulations to Mr. Warden on his retirement and a big giant thanks for his efforts, his devotion to community and his 2011 role as Grand Marshall of this year’s Border Days celebration!
Taylor Wemhoff, 2010 Rodeo Queen
I am 18 years old this year and was born and raised in Winona, area by Greencreek, and attended Nezperce Elementary and High School. I help my dad on our farm and ranch, giving him a helping hand whenever he needs it. I have played high school volleyball, basketball, softball, and have been a member of the FFA, High School rodeo, ASB Secretary, Knowledge bowl, honor roll, national honors society, 4-H for 10 years, and have also been the 2008 Clearwater Vallley Roundup Association Queen.
I have always enjoyed riding horses, and have recently started to train some of my own! I am going to attend the University of Idaho this fall and major in Architecture, as well as join the college rodeo team!
My hobbies include riding horses, skiing, 4-wheeler riding, rodeo, playing guitar, and swimmin in the river!
I have a younger brother, Mitch, younger sister, Raquel, and my parents are Jim & Rhonda Wemhoff.
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Current year 2011 Rodeo Queen is welcome to send info and a photo to be posted here at GrangevilleBorderDays.org – send info to pics@grangevilleborderdays.org
There are quite a few commemorative items that can be had to remember the fun and festivities, the memories and the charms of the 100 Year celebration of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo. A Border Days Rodeo shirt is something that offers the perfect memory of this 2011 celebration. Look for Gem Designs booth in Heritage Square, where t-shirts with a great logo are available for purchase to commemorate your July 4th weekend in Grangeville Idaho. Visit www.gemdesignscreenprinting.com for more info.
Ward Hooper was raised in the town of Grangeville, in north-central Idaho. At a very early age, Ward began drawing and painting. Ward has spent countless days hiking through the woods and fishing the many streams of this beautiful area. These experiences have been the inspiration for much of Ward’s artwork. Ward has created a beautiful commemorative print, numbered only to 100, that commemorates 100 Years of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo. Visit his website at www.wardhooper.com or call 208-287-8150 to order your numbered print before they’re gone.
Other souvenirs are available and those who wish to get mention of their souvenir or commemorative item can send a digital photo with details of what the item is, and where it can be purchased to pics@grangevilleborderdays.org
Guest conductor will be Larry Paul.
Advance tickets can be purchased at Crema’ Cafe and Lindsley’s Furniture in Grangeville, US Bank and Wells Fargo Bank in Cottonwood, Davis Communicatons and Kamiah Credit Union in Kamiah and Main Street Hair in Riggins. Adult ticket $10, Child Ticket (under age 18) $7. Tickets will be sold at the door as long as tickets last!
Supplied by Becci Gehring via Facebook Fan Page
If you’re looking for the updated calendar of events for the 2011 Annual Border Days Rodeo event July 2, 3, 4th, you’ve landed on the right page at the right time. We’ve just updated the events and this year’s Rodeo Theme is “100 Years of Grangeville Tradition”.
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Charlotte Quinn has been pro-active in posting on Facebook and helping to keep the Facebook Fan page interactive and moderated. Charlotte grew up in Grangeville, went to school here, attends most Border Days events (if not all) and has kin still living in Grangeville as well as on the Border Days committee. She is a wonderful person, very enthusiastic and friendly and brings warmth and personality to the Facebook Fan page. Charlotte is attending the 100th Annual Rodeo celebration where she will keep the Facebook Fan Page alive and kicking with updates and commenting.
Katie Higgins is a GHS high school student who will help to support the Border Days website as a contributing author. Katie is a talented writer and will bring a refreshing and youthful perspective to a variety of events through her storytelling skills. She is also a member of the Idaho County Orchestra and will be playing a musical instrument on July 4th. ( Check our events page for updates that should come soon, for dates and times. ) Katie enjoys blogging and will learn skills in the art of content management using our new Border Days website as a training and learning environment to add useful skills for future job and/or college opportunities.
Nick Westberg is also a GHS high school student who will be supporting the online exposure of our Border Days event through his passion for photography and videos. When you see Nick, he may capture the moment you’re experiencing with friends and family, preserving the precious memories within our community and the celebration of 100 years of rodeo in Grangeville Idaho. Nick is going to be a valuable contributor to the GrangevilleBorderDays.org website and we’ll all enjoy the fruits of his labors in this approach to the big event.
Please help me to extend a very warm welcome to each of our online contributors to the Border Days event!
Wow! Have we got some news for you. If you haven’t been checking our Facebook Fan Page lately, you might want to know that the Grangeville Border Days Committee has successfully booked some great country western performers during the big 100th year Border Days Celebration. Mark Chesnutt and Mark Wills. They will be performing on July 1st at the Grangeville Rodeo Grounds from 7:30pm to 11 pm. For tickets or more info visit: Tickets West
If you’re a fan of rodeos, parades, Main Street USA and want to catch some great Country Music – Summer 2011 then make your way to Grangeville Idaho for big fun. This is going to be a huge event, as Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo ~ and we’re celebrating 100 Years.
Tickets are now on sale at http://www.ticketswest.com or by calling 1-800-325-SEAT or locally at Rae Brothers Sporting Goods on Main Street in Grangeville, Idaho USA. Tickets are just $20 Bucks. Get them while they’re hot. The performance will take place at the Grangeville Border Days Rodeo Grounds.
It sure is good to live in the USA! Yeah! Thank you Navy Seals for doing some recent dirty work! We appreciate all troops and what they do to protect our freedoms. Come home safe!
Four Border Days Committee members traveled to Lewiston Thursday May 5th to receive the award at the Awards Luncheon of the 2011 Idaho Conference on Tourism. Karen Ballard, Idaho Tourism Administrator joins them for this picture. Yayhoo! !
THANK YOU FRANCES CONKLIN of the world famous Dog Bark Park in Cottonwood Idaho - for submitting your nomination for the Border Days event. We appreciate you as our Tourism Delegrate from North Central Idaho!!
Karen Ballard presenting the award to four Border Days Committee Members. Photo Credits: NCITA - Anna Holden
Special thanks to Anna Holden of Swiftwater RV Park in White Bird Idaho who attended the Awards Luncheon and snapped this photo as a representative of North Central Idaho Travel Association. She posted the original notice on NCITA’s Facebook Page and allow us to post her photo. Visit https://www.facebook.com/NorthCentralIdahoTravel for more Idaho Tourism Award winners from our region of North Central Idaho
GRANGEVILLE – Fourth of July, 2011, is the 100th anniversary of Grangeville’s Border Days celebration.
The “Cowboy Band” was a tradition for years under the direction of former Grangeville High School director, Ira Cole.
Current director, Kathy Stefani, is organizing a reunion band for Grangeville alumni who would like to perform in the Cowboy Band for this coming celebration.
The band will perform on the 4th only, riding on a trailer for the annual parade preceding the Border Days rodeo.
Contact Kathy Stefani at stefanik@sd244.org with your name, instrument and contact information or call GHS at 983-0580.
