Rodeo revellers turned out in their droves to the Yarra Glen Racecourse for the 2026 Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo.
The resilience of riders was clear to see in the ring, with every rider cheered on by the crowd regardless, whether they were a young rider giving it a go or an experienced pro who’d taken a heavy tumble.
There was also plenty of fun for families, including a mullet competition, a clown, jumping castles, the ever-popular mechanical bull and other activities.
Many riders and attendees from recently fire-affected regions made the pilgrimage and in a show of support, $5000 from the event was donated to the Alexandra Fire Brigade. The generosity didn’t stop there with a number of other donations announce for different causes, including cancer research.
Food trucks, numerous bars and other stalls ensured no one went without, with a number of local businesses represented and local volunteers helping ensure everything ran smoothly.
