Newport Kick Open The Chutes Banquet Event

Please join us for the annual “Queen’s -N- Cowboy’s Fundraising Banquet” on
Saturday, March 23rd at the Priest River Event Center. This is the primary fundraiser
for our Rodeo Royalty, working on our behalf, to promote our rodeo in June 
Doors open for viewing of the auction items with a no host bar reception starting
at 4:30pm. The main event begins at 6pm featuring a prime rib/chicken dinner.
We will have video highlights of last year’s rodeo, speakers, honored guest and
rodeo royalty from throughout the region. We will be introducing changes
planned for this year’s program along with our new Winkler Arena rodeo
announcer. A limited number of event tickets for a $30 donation are available
now online at www.newportrodeo.com.
Please order now to make sure you have a seat at the banquet. While you are
there, order your 2024 Rodeo Show tickets now as well. Both events will be sold
out. If you would also like to provide an item for the auction, please contact:

Ray Hanson (Rodeo President) @ 360-770-1180 or prcarayhanson@gmail.com

From the Queen:

Hello!

My name is Alyssa Bolyard and I have been living in Pend Oreille County since I was 4 years
old.  I have been involved in horses and livestock for my entire life and the passion keeps
growing stronger as time goes on.  My family raises a couple different styles of AQHA quarter
horses and I have always enjoyed helping with the babies.  I grew up riding in the mountains
back in the Methow Valley and enjoy fishing in the high mountain lakes.  When we go riding in
the mountains, I have helped by leading pack strings on occasion, although it’s not my most
favorite part.  The hard work that comes with the country way of life has enabled me to
understand that I can often do more than I think I can.  You have to push forward and overcome
obstacles daily it seems like.   
I am an active member and president of the Newport High School WAHSET team.  Last year I
qualified for state and lettered!  I rode for Deer Park for 2 years, as this is Newport’s first year
having a team.  It has been exciting to be a part of starting this program at our school and to be
able to represent both my hometown high school AND my hometown Newport rodeo in the
same year.  This is my senior year, I will be graduating in June and I am heading to the
University of Montana Western in Dillion, to pursue a degree in education.
Aside from WAHSET and general horse life, I like to hunt, kayak, paddle board and fish.  Some
of my favorite memories are spending time outside with my family and friends.  I have also been
showing a variety of animals including market goats, swine, steer and horses at the Pend Oreille
County Fair.  Last year I was the princess there as well!  I look forward to meeting new people
and continuing to grow who I am as a person this year.
I cannot wait to meet you at the Newport Rodeo and as I travel along the rodeo trail this
summer!