The annual Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition, Manitoba's only professional rodeo, begins Thursday in Morris.

Norm Gauthier, spokesperson for the Stampede, says this year will offer some new attractions including Folklorama displays and an Indigenous Cultural Village.
    
The Indigenous Village will include tee-pees, singing, drumming, and over 100 dancers.

The Folklorama exhibit will feature displays such African dancing and steel drumming.

The admission to enter the grounds will be free this year in honour of Canada's 150th birthday, but there will still be a cost for the rodeo

Other events taking place at the Stampede include the agricultural fair, pancake breakfast, live entertainment, and the midway.  

“The midway is back, we've had Select Shows as our midway since 1999 and we're happy to welcome them back. We also have our Ag On The Move trailer in our activity ranch area for the little kids, with the petting zoo and princesses and superheroes and other entertainment such as a magic show.”

Gauthier also states that, as home of Manitoba's only professional rodeo, Morris is proud to host cowboys from Calgary.

“It's the only opportunity for anyone to get to see the professionals here in Manitoba,” he said.

Also, a new price category for ages 7-17 has been created, so that this age group does not have to pay the full adult price to see the rodeo.

The admission to enter the grounds will be free this year in honour of Canada's 150th birthday, but there will still be a cost for the rodeo.