Rodeo Masbateño 2015 | Schedule of Activities

The City of Masbate will again play host to the annual Rodeo Festival with events happening from April 5-19, 2015. Participants from different regions of the country will compete in various school- and professional-level competitions taking place at the Masbate Grand Rodeo Arena.

Highlights of the festival are the Grand Rodeo Festival Parade and Opening Program, the Rodeo National Finals, the Cattle Drive, and the Street Barn Dance. In the evening, head to the Rodeo Saloon and Beer Plaza and cool down with your favorite local beer and feast on Masbateno delicacies as live bands and concerts keep you entertained. Below is the complete schedule of activities for this years Rodeo Festival.

Rodeo Masbateño 2015

Schedule of Activities

Activity	Venue	Schedule
Kick-Off Ceremonies		February 12
Carnival Rides	Grandstand Oval	March 19 - April 19
Rodeo Saloon/Beer Plaza	Grandstand Oval	April 5-19
Search for Mr. & Ms. Rodeo	Rodeo Arena	April 11-12 | 6PM
Rodeo Trade Fair	Grandstand Oval	April 13-19
Grand Rodeo Festival Parade and Opening Program	Capitol Grounds to Rodeo Arena	April 14 | 7AM
Rodeo National Finals   • Bull Whipping   • Load Carrying Relay   • Cattle Wrestling on Foot   • Cattle Wrestling from Horseback    • Cattle Lassoing From Horseback   • Carambola – 2 persons   • Carambola – 4 persons   • Casting Down   • Bull Riding	Rodeo Arena	April 14-18 | 2PM
Livestock Show	Grandstand Oval	April 14-18
Facade Dress-Up Contest	Final Judging	April 14 | 5PM
Cattle Drive	Shell Station	April 15 | 10AM
Cattle Horse Team Penning Competition	Rodeo Arena	April 15 | 11AM
Street Barn Dance (Final Judging)	Rodeo Arena	April 16 | 7AM
Beef Cooking Contest	MNCHS	April 17 | 8AM
Awarding& Farewell Party	Rodeo Arena	April 18 | 6PM
Nightly Shows & Entertainment   • Governor’s Welcome Night   • City Mayor’s Night   • Vice Governor Night   • FILMINERA Night   • DMCI Night   • Fireworks Display		April 14 | 8PM April 15 | 8PM April 16 | 8PM April 17 | 8PM April 18 | 8PM April 14 & 18 | 8PM

On behalf of the Province of Masbate and the City Government of Masbate, we invite you to visit the Rodeo Capital of the Philippines and witness this unique cowboy culture in the Philippines.