Heat 1 of the Williams Lake Stampede was a tight race Thursday evening, June 29. Lisa Parfiniuk, in yellow, and Amanda Lulua, far right, battle for the lead during the race. Parfiniuk, who is the 2022 champion, won the race and Lulua took second, giving both women a spot in the finals on Sunday. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Heat 1 of the Williams Lake Stampede was a tight race Thursday evening, June 29. Lisa Parfiniuk, in yellow, and Amanda Lulua, far right, battle for the lead during the race. Parfiniuk, who is the 2022 champion, won the race and Lulua took second, giving both women a spot in the finals on Sunday. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Janice Sapp of the Wild West Riders carries the flag during the singing of the anthem at the 95th Annual Williams Lake Stampede. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Williams Lake Stampede fans were entertained by Jayson Charters Thursday evening. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Shae Spiker competes in the first mountain race at the Williams Lake Stampede June 29. Williams Lake Stampede mountain race Day 1 results are as follows: 1. Jesse Chillihitzia Merritt, 2. Darren Sulin Towdystan, 3. William Smithers, 4. Oliver Lindley Merritt, 5. Shae Spiker and 6. Conway Lulua Nemiah Valley. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Darren Sulin (left) and Jesse Chillihitzia laugh and shake hands after a tight race Thursday evening. Williams Lake Stampede mountain race Day 1 results are as follows: 1. Jesse Chillihitzia Merritt, 2. Darren Sulin Towdystan, 3. William Smithers, 4. Oliver Lindley Merritt, 5. Shae Spiker and 6. Conway Lulua Nemiah Valley. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Darren Sulin held the lead for most of the race, when at the last moment, Jesse Chillihitzia passed him. Williams Lake Stampede mountain race Day 1 results are as follows: 1. Jesse Chillihitzia Merritt, 2. Darren Sulin Towdystan, 3. William Smithers, 4. Oliver Lindley Merritt, 5. Shae Spiker and 6. Conway Lulua Nemiah Valley. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Williams Lake Stampede mountain race Day 1 results are as follows: 1. Jesse Chillihitzia Merritt, 2. Darren Sulin Towdystan, 3. William Smithers, 4. Oliver Lindley Merritt, 5. Shae Spiker and 6. Conway Lulua Nemiah Valley. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Williams Lake Stampede mountain race Day 1 results are as follows: 1. Jesse Chillihitzia Merritt, 2. Darren Sulin Towdystan, 3. William Smithers, 4. Oliver Lindley Merritt, 5. Shae Spiker and 6. Conway Lulua Nemiah Valley. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
It was a great great crowd for the first performance of the Williams Lake Stampede. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)A good crowd turned out to kick off the 95th Annual Williams Lake Stampede Thursday evening, June 29.
The evening included opening ceremonies and grand entry, followed by the Wild West Riders.
The BRC bullriding began at 6:45 p.m. with 20 contestants from as close as Quesnel to as far away as Australia and Mexico competing.
The evening also included popular local events such as the Mountain Race, Wild Horse Race and Wild Cowgirls Race.
Friday night’s CPRA rodeo gets underway at 5:30 p.m.
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