Cape Breton to hold four-day rodeo festival in September

Joe Frost, of Randlett, Utah, during bull riding rodeo action on Friday, July 7, 2017. (CTV file photo)

Cape Breton Pro Rodeo is set to take place at Centre 200 from Sept. 24 to 27.

The festival will bring professional rodeo competitions, like bull riding, bronc riding and barrel racing to Sydney, N.S.

Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Cecil Clarke said in a news release they’re excited to welcome the event to Centre 200.

“This is a brand-new experience for our municipality, and I think people are really going to enjoy it,” said Clarke.

Live concert performances are lined up by artists like Sam Roberts, Adam Baldwin, Mary Frances, High Valley, Doc Walker and Alan Doyle.

“With four days of rodeo action and a full lineup of great music, it’s going to be a good time for families, visitors, and anyone looking for something different to enjoy in Sydney,” Clarke said.

The municipality expects the event to attract visitors from across Atlantic Canada and beyond, boosting tourism in the fall.

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