Planning for the 2008 Nyssa Thunderegg Days Celebration is now
underway. This year's event is scheduled for July 10th to the12th. Each day will
be packed with events from daylight to dawn. Many of the favorite events and
activities are already scheduled, and new events and activities are being added.
One change this year is that there will not be any events scheduled on Sunday.
Below is a brief summary of the planned events. For a more complete
listing and event information, please click on the link at the end of this
information.
Among the events already scheduled are the traditional rock tour
field trips. These will occur each morning of the event, Each morning will also
begin with a breakfast presented by the 6th Grade Girls Basketball Organization.
Displays and vendors will be open Thursday through Saturday, with
most opening at 9:00 am and closing in the evening. Many different types of
rock, jewelry, crafts, and other vendors provide an interesting and sometimes
surprising way to spend a day.
Each evening a dinner is provided at Mac Hall; planned this year
are the traditional Thursday night Lions Club 1/2 BBQ chicken dinner with all
the fixings,. Friday night is Mexican dinner night served by the Senior Class of
the High School featuring a lot of homemade, authentic Mexican specialties.
Saturday night features the famous BBQ rib dinner catered by the crew from the
host Nyssa Chamber of Commerce.
Entertainment for the celebration will be provided each evening,
everything from karaoke to performances by live bands from the surrounding
region. Saturday evening entertainment will be provided by "The Big Band". This
is an evening of big band sound you will not want to miss.
The Nyssa Chamber will have an on-site office set up near the east
side of Mac Hall. Guests are encouraged to drop by to say hello or to share
their thoughts about the festival.
By: Nyssa Nite Rodeo Board
Grand Marshal’s and Queen’s Banquet is June 18th starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Nyssa Eagles Lodge.
2008 Rodeo Nights are June 20th and 21st starting at 7:00 p.m. both nights.
Slack is Thursday June 19th @ 7:30 p.m.
Stock Contractor: Gold Buckle
Announcer: Brad Johnson
Queen: Lindsey Danielle Boyle
Family tickets can be purchased at the gate for $15.00. These will get your entire family into the rodeo instead of paying for each individual person. Every night is family night at the Nyssa Rodeo; but individual tickets can still be purchased at the gate.
Mutton Bustin’ $5.00 entry fee for kids 6 years old and under.
Junior Steer Riding $15.00 entry fee for kids 7-14 years of age.
Buffalo Ride provided by Brown’s Buffalo of Nyssa $50.00 entry fee 18 years and older.
If you are interested in signing up for these events, please call Steve 541-372-5557 evenings.
Drill Team: Owyhee Nite Dazzelers
Queen’s Court: If you are interested in trying out for Miss Nyssa Nite Queen, please contact Dani Jo 541-235-9074 or 208-318-6419. Tryout dates are June 18th – 21st . Ages 14-22. Please have information turned in before June 1st.
Rodeo Dance: After the Rodeo June 21st at the Rodeo Grounds from 9:00pm – 1:00am
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Rodeo
Note: For more Nite Rodeo information: Read the upcoming "About Town" Newsletter page 1 for June .