June 11, 2025 2:50 a.m. 

The 43rd annual South Douglas Rodeo is happening this Saturday and Sunday, on Father’s Day Weekend.

It takes place at the Tri-City Horseman Arena on North Myrtle Road in Myrtle Creek. The weekend full of rodeo action, community fun and unforgettable memories will begin with a parade through downtown Myrtle Creek at 11:00 a.m. The rodeo kicks off at 1:00 p.m. Ahead of the parade, the Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge will host breakfast from 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Youth activities at the rodeo will include sheep riding, calf riding, steer riding, junior barrel racing, a stick horse, goat tying and more.

Saturday evening the Elks will have a barbecue dinner with dancing to the Eddy Ross Band from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Those under age 21 are welcome until 9:00 p.m.

Admission to the rodeo is $10 for ages 13 and up. Kids aged 12 and under are free with a paid adult.

For more information on the South Douglas Rodeo, go to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SouthDouglasRodeo