It’s time for Idaho’s Snake River Stampede, and this year promises to be the biggest one yet. Before we get to the big dance, there are some items that you can’t bring to the Ford Idaho Center. Continue reading to find out so you won’t have to take the long walk back to your call.

First off, one of the most important benefits of the Snake River Stampede is that it’s one of the only indoor rodeos in the country. We believe it’s the only indoor rodeo in Idaho, certainly the biggest in the state.

Why is it important that the rodeo is indoors? The temperatures are expected to climb into the high 90s this week. (It is Idaho, and you know the heat is on the way!)

An indoor environment allows the crowd, contestants, and especially the animals, to avoid the heat and dust.

The action rivals anything you’ll see across the country. The stampede is one of the 10 largest rodeos in the country.

Inside doesn’t mean less action; you’ll see bull riding, bronco busting, roping, and everything associated with Western skills and values. The opening of the rodeo is a powerful blend of prayer and patriotism.

Are you a fan of the Yellowstone television show? Or perhaps the spinoffs like Marshalls or The Dutton Ranch? If you love watching the western life on the little or big screen, the action in Nampa rivals anything produced in Hollywood, but it's real in Nampa.