Bollon Campdraft

The annual Bollon Charity Campdraft and Rodeo was held from 29 August to 1 September 2024. The four day event attracted record nominations so to accommodate as many competitors as possible it was decided to commence at midday on the Thursday.

A massive shoutout must go to the amazing Cattle Donors who came up with 2100 head of cattle to run the event. These being the Winks Family from ‘Woolerina’, the Winks Family from ‘Tilquin’, the Southern Family from ‘Secret Plains’, the Hudson Family from ‘Tongy’ and McIntyre Ag.

Each year the Bollon Campdraft and Rodeo supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) with a substantial donation being made every year to them. The RFDS is vital for people living in the outback and has been used by many locals within the Bollon community. This year a cheque for $15640 which was raised at last year’s event was presented to Mr. John Logan who accepted this on behalf of the RFDS. The Bollon Charity Campdraft and Rode also supports several local groups within the Bollon district.

This year Bollon was fortunate enough once again to receive some wonderful sponsorship for which the committee are truly grateful for.

As we all know, without these amazing people and companies we cannot run these events for our communities and we thank them all.

It takes a dedicated team to run events like this and special thanks must go to all the people who volunteered to help.

Cattle were exceptional and therefore gave competitors an equal opportunity to win one of the iconic Ride Tuff Bollon buckles.

Bollon is always a family fun event where everyone is catered for in running a full campdraft program as well as rodeo and gymkhana.

Written by Sandy Southern.
Photography by Sandy Southern Photos.