PURPLE HILL'S ANNUAL RODEO WEEKEND

OUR FOURTH ANNUAL PURPLE HILL

RAM RODEO/COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWCASE

August 22-23-24

PURPLE HILL COUNTRY HALL - 20903 PURPLE HILL RD, Thorndale

FRIDAY AUGUST 22

8 PM COWBOY KICK OFF PARTY STARTS in the Purple Hill Opry Hall

with Shelly Rastin and her Country Band.

Tickets $20.00 per person, Cash-At-The-Door

SATURDAY AUGUST 23

11:00 AM GATES, VENDORS, AND COORS SALOON OPEN

12:00 PM KIDS RODEO WITH THE CANADIAN COWGIRLS

FREE to all kids attending the rodeo - Come to the Arena

1:00 PM RAM RODEO PERFORMANCE

2:00 PM RODEO INTERMISSION - Greg Williams and Band

(The Charlie Daniels Hoedown) (1.5 HRS)

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During the intermission Visit our many vendors, Visit the Cowboy Bar.

Be sure to get your Taylor-Made Famous WAGYU BEEF Burgers hot off the grill

and head on over to the outdoor stage for the Purple Hill Country Music Showcase

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3:30 PM RETURN OF THE RAM RODEO

5:00 PM COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWCASE WITH THE CANADIAN COUNTRY SHOWBAND

SEE A STAGE FULL OF GREAT SINGERS - SHAYLYN - DARYL GRATTON

MIKE POLLARD - MEGAN SCHRODER AND AUCTIONEER HEATH TAYLOR AND HOMETOWN BOY COTY ROBINSON

Folks - Welcome International Stars The Mudmen (Sandy and Rob Campbell, Celtic/Country rock with Ashley Giles. "Got to be a fiddle in the band"

SUNDAY AUGUST 24

11:00 AM GATES, VENDORS AND COORS SALOON OPEN

12:00 AM KIDS RODEO WITH THE CANADIAN COWGIRLS

FREE to all kids attending the rodeo - Come to the Arena

1:00 PM RAM RODEO PERFORMANCE

2:00 PM RODEO INTERMISSION

Purple Hill's Country Showcase featuring Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain with special guest Shelly Rastin (1.5 HRS)

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During the intermission Visit our many vendors, Visit the Cowboy Bar.

Be sure to get your Taylor-Made Famous WAGYU BEEF Burgers hot off the grill

and head on over to the outdoor stage for the Purple Hill Country Music Showcase

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3:30 PM RETURN OF THE RAM RODEO CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE

A SALUTE TO CANADA WITH THE CANADIAN COWGIRLS

Purple Hill's Patriotic Salute to Canada. A salute to Canada with the Canadian Cowgirls. The most patriotic songs ever written.

Welcome Shelly Rastin - Highway of Heroes and Canada We Love Thee.

Don't Miss the Impact Award.

RODEO TICKETS

TICKETS AT THE GATE

ADULT: $40.00 YOUTH: $20.00 (6-12 YEARS)

CHILD: $5.00 (5 AND UNDER)

ONLINE ADVANCE TICKETS

SAVE UP TO $10.00 AND CHILD 5 AND UNDER FREE BY PURCHASING ADVANCED TICKETS ONLINE

Rodeo fans -with your help and continued support we believe that Purple Hill can be the most loved rodeo.

"Experience the Electrifying Sport of Rodeo"

Purple Hill's Annual Weekend in the Country

August 22, 23, 24, 2025

www.purplehillcountrymusichall.ca

"The most loved rodeo this side of Calgary"

Purple Hill's Ram Rodeo and Country Music Showcase

Campers Come Early.

Book Camping at 519-461-0538.
Welcome from the Taylor Family of Purple Hill since 1853

Our 4th Annual Purple Hill Ram Rodeo

and Country Music Showcase
August 22, 23, 24, 2025

A BIG WELCOME TO RANDY OWEN!

YES RANDY WILL BE THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOR THE PURPLE HILL GRAND OLE COUNTRY OPRY AT THE 2025 PURPLE HILL RAM RODEO & COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND - FOLKS HELP US CELEBRATE THIS MANS GREAT AND SO SUCCESSFUL YEARS AS OUR FAVOURITE VOICE IN COUNTRY RADIO - RANDY OWEN CONTINUES TO BE A WALKING BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE ON COUNTRY MUSIC - AND HE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT COUNTRY ENTERTAINERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA - FOLKS "A BIG SHOUT OUT TO RANDY OWEN! SEE RANDY AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWCASE ON THE RODEO STAGE"

Friday, August 22, 2025

Cowboy Kick-off Party in Opry House
Licensed Bar and Country Rock Singer Shelly Rastin and her band.

Shelly opened for all the big acts at the Budweiser Gardens.

PURPLE HILL RAM RODEO 2025 FRIDAY AUGUST 22 - 8 PM WOW ! SHAYLYN IS SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS YEARS - COWBOY KICK OFF PARTY IN THE PURPLE HILL OPRY HOUSE - HER FRIEND SHELLY RASTIN AND SHELLYS BAND WILL BE DYNAMITE 8 PM - 11 PM - LOTS OF FUN FOR OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY - TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE UNIQUE DANCE FLOOR IN THE BALCONY - WOW WE NEED TO HAVE A SELL OUT - LICENSED BAR & A COUNTRY ROCK SINGER THAT OPENS FOR THE BIGGER ACTS PLAYING THE BUDWEISER GARDENS FILL UP THE FLOOR AT PURPLE HILL OPRY & CELEBRATE BEING A CANADIAN - YOUR INVITED HELP US KICK OFF A GREAT WEEKEND OF THE POPULAR SPORT OF LIVE RAM RODEO

Tickets - $20 per person.

Cash at the door. Whole weekend is licensed.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

"LET THE RODEO BEGIN"

11 am - Gates Open

PURPLE HILL RAM RODEO / CANADIAN COUNTRY COWGIRL WITH OUR CANADIAN FLAG AS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS BEING SANG BY CAROLINE DANOWSKI BURCHILL - TALK ABOUT CLASS THESE GIRLS HAVE IT ALL !

HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OUR COMMUNITY MINDED SPONSORS - TOGETHER YOU MAKE THIS SHOW POSSIBLE!

12 pm - KIDS RODEO - ALL KIDS FREE attending the Rodeo with the Canadian Country Cowgirls. Come to the arena

1 PM - Official Opening - Oh Canada by Caroline Danowski Burchill

LET THE RODEO BEGIN

1 pm - See the Ram Rodeo Performance in the Purple Hill / JAAR Arena

GREG WILLIAMS

"VOTED COUNTRY SINGER MOST LIKELY TO SUCEED"

2 pm - Rodeo Intermission - Greg Williams - Fiddle Entertainer of the Year at the Canadian Open

Visit our many vendors, Visit the Cowboy Bar. Be sure to get your Taylor-Made Famous WAGYU BEEF Burgers hot off the grill and head on over to the outdoor stage for the Purple Hill Country Music Showcase

3:30 pm - Purple Hill Ram Rodeo Return in the Purple Hill / JAAR Main Arena

5:00 pm - Go Over to Purple Hill's Outside Country Music Showcase

The Canadian Country Showband with Purple Hill's Grand Ole' Country Opry.

See the Following Guest Performers

Mike Pollard

Can't say enough good about this great country entertainer and that's what he is - an entertainer! Walks with so much stage presence and charisma. Mike will certainly own the opry stage with his rich country voice. We again welcome Mike to Purple Hill.

Daryl Gratton

"Another success story!' Canada Born - Touring for many years in North America as "the True tribute to Ricky Nelson". A great singer and loves his Canadian Roots.

Heath Taylor "The Auctioneer"

On a Scholarship to the Hartford Auction in Regina Saskatchewan - from World's Champion Auctioneer Dan Skeels.

Heath Taylor of the Taylor Family/Purple Hill. Hopefully Heath yodels Chime Bells and sings the Auctioneer - a fan favorite.

Megan Schroder

Megan Schroder calls London home. Purple Hill is so looking forward to having Megan on our show. She does a great job on any country song and has a powerful voice. Just love her Patsy Cline tribute songs.

COTY ROBINSON

His rich country voice is coming to Ram Rodeo . This Dorchester native is a great Canadian talent.

Shaylynn Slaight

This young country singer calls Hamilton home but Shaylynn performs anywhere country music is being played. Canadian talent. You will want to be here to welcome this tremendous young singer to the Purple Hill stage.

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FOLKS WELCOME THE MUDMEN

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PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWCASE

SEE THE MUDMEN AT THE PURPLE HILL RAM RODEO & COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWCASE ON AUGUST 23 - SANDY & ROB AND THE MUDMEN ARE CELTIC COUNTRY / ROCK AND WILL BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR CANADIAN CULTURE AT THIS YEARS RAM RODEO. "SO PROUD TO WELCOME THESE INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINERS TO OUR OUTDOOR RODEO STAGE".

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

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AN EXCITING MIX OF ELECTRIC GUITARS, DRUMS AND THE RICH SOUND OF BAGPIPES - JUST HAVE TO LOVE IT !

Ashley Giles - You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band!

Internationally acclaimed and Classically Trained fiddler in Celtic Country will join with the Mudmen. Your are going to love this girls talent. This lassie has performed Internationally with several bands. We Hope you Enjoy Purple Hill's Canadian Salute.

Heath and Danielle Taylor

The Taylor family of Purple Hill invite you and your family to our farm. We will be honouring our youth and loving our country. Some of the greatest country music entertainers all wrapped up with live action rodeo. We thank our sponsors for making all of this weekend in the country even possible. Please enjoy one great weekend of family fun.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

"LET THE RODEO BEGIN"

11 am - Gates, Vendors and Coors Tent Open

12 pm - Kids Rodeo - FREE TO ALL KIDS ON THE GROUNDS WITH THE CANADIAN COUNTRY COWGIRLS - COME TO THE ARENA

1 PM - Official Opening in the Purple Hill / JAAR Arena - Oh Canada by Caroline Danowski Burchill

1 pm - See the Ram Rodeo Performance in the Purple Hill / JAAR Arena

2 pm - Rodeo Intermission. Special mid-day show with

Rod Kirkham and Neon Rain and special guest Shelly Rastin.

"The Tightest Country Band in the Country or the Town"

Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain

Purple Hill Country Hall presents Rob Kirkham! They perform to sold out crowds. They have radio play in Canada, U.S., Australia and Europe. Purple Hill is so excited to have Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain. One of the tightest bands on tour today.

Shelly Rastin
SHELLY RASTIN - JUST LOVES TO SING AT PURPLE HILL OPRY

"THAT UP CLOSE AND COZY LOOK" - JUST HAVE TO LOVE THIS COUNTRY GIRL !

3:30 - Return to the Ram Rodeo in the Purple Hill / JAAR Arena

PURPLE HILL RAM RODEO - ADMIRATION OF YOUTH - AN ATHLETE- TRUST BY BOTH THE HORSE AND THE RIDER TO BE A TEAM EFFORT - THIS IS A GREAT BUT DEMANDING SPORT! ANNA & GEORGE - WE INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO OUR FARM - WE THANK ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY MINDED SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE - HIGH ENERGY HORSMENSHIP & SOME OF THE GREATEST COUNTRY MUSIC ENTERTAINERS ALL WRAPPED - UP IN ONE GREAT WEEKEND OF FAMILY FUN - YES IT'S ONCE A YEAR - "PURPLE HILLS WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY"