New East Helena rodeo grounds ready to buck through community support

The East Helena rodeo grounds will be ready for its annual rodeo after being set up in 60 days, with some help by the community.

The East Helena Valley Rodeo Association’s new grounds near completion on July 5 in East Helena.

SONNY TAPIA, Independent Record

East Helena Valley Rodeo Association’s new grounds mark a new future for the group after spending 60 years at its previous location, 3575 Buckle St.

Justin Greve, board member of the East Helena Valley Rodeo Association, and Chrystyan Hogue cut a piece of pipe while working on the new East Helena rodeo grounds on Jul 2.

THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record

Kris Bakke, the association’s board chair, said the process has been going well and will be complete by next weekend.

Kris Bakke, East Helena Valley Rodeo Association board chair, right, guides a cement block into position as construction on the association’s new

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