Riders and horses will saunter through downtown Okanogan and Omak, then return to the fairgrounds via Rodeo Trail. Canadian currency will be taken at par for Sunday parking and Sunday's show at the ticket window only. Stampede officials will set an exchange rate for other shows' tickets sold at the window. Slack competition is planned at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
Admission is free.
Slack is offered when there are more contestants signed up for a timed event than can be run during the regular rodeo performances. The extra competitive time also allows contestants to make a showing at more than one rodeo per weekend. Although slack gives a sampling of rodeo action, the Stampede's performances offer a full range of rodeo competition and related entertainment. Pre-performance entertainment will be provided by the Ghost Riders Horse Club drill team. Each performance begins with the annual parade of flags, a drill involving horses and riders carrying flags sponsored by area businesses and clubs.