Manitoba’s largest and loudest truck and tractor pull takes over the Morris Stampede grounds this weekend.
The Valley Agricultural Society offers two days of high-octane fun this Friday and Saturday with its Rumble in the Valley.
“We are excited to have pulling teams from across the prairies and the U.S. attending Rumble in the Valley, including teams like Supertrax Motorsports out of Saskatchewan,” shares ag. society president Brian Wiebe.
Rumble in the Valley began in 2017 and has continued to grow as a family-friendly event.
This year’s fun kicks off on Friday with the opening of the food trucks and beer gardens at 4 p.m.
The motor pits will be available for spectators to get up close to the vehicles to take pictures and talk to drivers. Monster truck rides will be touring the event and, new this year, is a kids pedal pull.
Just like the big kids in their trucks and tractors, youngsters can sign up to pull a weight transfer sled with a tractor being driven by their pedal power. The kid who pulls the sled the farthest is the winner. The event is open to children 10 and under.
During happy hour from 4-6 p.m., country crooners Prairieline will deliver ‘90s tunes with edge and energy.
Finally, the truck and tractor pull itself gets underway at 7 p.m.
Following the pull at 9:30 p.m., Prairieline will again take to the stage and entertain fans into the evening.
Saturday at noon, the beer gardens throw their doors open for refreshments.
For those wishing to show off their personal ride, registration will be available for the event’s car, truck & bike show.
At 1 p.m., concessions and the pits open for fans to have a nosh and get a look under the hood of their favourite truck or tractor. Monster truck rides and the kids pedal pull event will also be available.
From 2-5 p.m., fans can take in Manitoba’s Strongest Man and Woman competition, featuring six events showcasing the athletes’ agility and herculean abilities.
Starting at six, the Charlie’s Place liquor service opens followed an hour later by the truck and tractor pulling festivities at 7 p.m.
Last November, the Valley Ag Society’s won the 2023 Event of the Year at Manitoba Country Music Awards for The Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition.
Keeping with that standard of excellence, five-time Manitoba Country Music Association nominee country/rock performers JR Charron will take stage Saturday at 10 p.m.
With a commanding voice and high-intensity show, JR Charron will power through the night, captivating the audience with old and new school country influences powered by gritty rock vocals.
Two-day passes for Rumble in the Valley are $45 for those 13 and older. Children 7-12 are $30. Admission for children under six is free.
Single-day tickets are $30 for ages 13 and up and $20 for children 7-12.
Visit the Valley Agricultural Society website, valleyag.ca, to get your tickets.
