The WAF Pre Tour participants were joined by many other Angus enthusiasts at the Calgary Stampede Saturday night for a trackside steak BBQ followed by the chuckwagon races and grandstand show. The crowd was welcomed by WAF Chairman John Lee, Canadian Angus President John Donaldson & Stampede President David Chalack accompanied by the Stampede Royal trio. Most participants seemed thrilled with the tour so far and had gotten into the Stampede spirit with the purchase of a few pairs of cowboy boots and hats along the way. Many are off to the rodeo finals Sunday afternoon and it even looks like the weather might be favourable (cross your fingers).
Also a busy day out at Spruce Meadows with volunteers ensuring all things are set for cattle arrival to tie-outs and display set up in the barns. Had to change the WAF website to read: "It's Here!" After counting down the days until the Forum start for a year and a half, less than 24 hours to go until July 13 seems incredible.
Special note: Former Eat Beef driver Tyler Helmig made a terrific run off of barrel 4 in the final heat of the night at the chuckwagon races and placed 2nd out of the top 8 meaning he will be in the final dash for the big bucks off barrel 1 Sunday night. Go Tyler!
