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Vol. 18, No. 24, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 www.LamontLeader.com
Record-setting night at Bullarama Supreme
Front photos Crystal Moren
Eventual winner Beau Gartner (below) hits the dirt after this first ride. Although it looks like he is about to be injured he went on to win Bullarama Supreme.
BY JOHN MATHER It was a record setting night at the Bullarama Supreme on May 6 at the Lamont Rodeo Grounds. While there was a little rain right at the end of the event, Bullarama chairman Rebecca Green said it held off long enough to allow patrons to get under cover of the barns for the adult dance with entertainer Drew Gregory, which started at 9 p.m. “We had 1,200 people come out for the main event,” she said. “Last year was record breaking because we were the first event after the Covid lockdowns were eased. “Last year we had 1,100 so we topped it this year.” She added there was nothing but positive reactions from those in attendance. “There were a couple of comments about maybe having some more seating,” Green said. “But that would be a major expense and there’s only so much we can do.” She said the Lamont Agricultural Society, which puts on the Bullarama along with the Lamont Rodeo in July, had looked at building a proper grandstand but the cost would be in the area of $150,000. Continued on Page 14