Bancroft Rodeo and Pioneer Day Events next week

About three weeks ago from press time, Bancroft was the scene of one of the area’s most destructive and devastating fires in recent memory.  As a result, one home in downtown Bancroft was completely destroyed, and another severely damaged.  Two vacant commercial buildings were also devastated by the fire, which will likely have lingering consequences for many years as the town looks to put things back in order.

Miraculously, through the vagaries of the wind and the quick action of local volunteers and fire firefighters, the Lions Den (where the Pioneer Day breakfast is scheduled to be held) was largely undamaged, and none of the structures involved in the day’s planned events were affected.  In what will surely be an emotional day, the community is invited to come show their support for the city of Bancroft and its residents on July 24 as the Bancroft Rodeo—one of the most beloved and anticipated on the calendar—hits town for the holiday.

McKayla McLain of the Bancroft Rodeo Committee notes: “This is the 127th Consecutive Year of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Rodeo. We even rodeoed through Covid. Our stock contractor is Wayne Hebdon with Diamond H Stock. Wayne’s grandfather was raised and farmed in Chesterfield. The Rodeo is put on by 100% donations and 100% volunteers. We couldn’t put on this rodeo without all our help and sponsors. Some of the Rodeo Members have even been on the committee since 1961. It’s a home of lots of reunions, family and school. People plan on coming back years in advance and we hope to always be able to put on this memorable event.”

This year’s royalty will consist of Princess Timberlynn Barnes, Jr. Queen 1st Attendant Maurin Stoddard , Jr. Queen Bethany Stoddard, Sr. Queen Vivienne Owens, and Sr. Queen 1st Attendant Harlee Collings.

Grand Marshal Kareen Crockett was born in Chesterfield, Idaho, to Ammon Paul and Phyllis Hatch. Her brothers and sisters are Ammon Paul Hatch, Jr., Gaylie (Bradley), LaPreal (Perkins), and Gary Hatch.

She has always enjoyed coming home in the summertime and working in her garden and flowers. She has spent many years volunteering at the Chesterfield Town site, which she enjoyed very much.

She enjoys spending time with family and grandchildren and looks forward to their visits.

She has always loved celebrating the 24th of July in Bancroft, Idaho, from the time her parents bought her a pair of cowboy boots to the time she was a teenager and was part of the Royalty for the July 24th rodeo and celebration. She says she especially enjoys the rodeos in Bancroft and never misses going.

She says “I love the people here! Chesterfield is my roots and I love it here.”

July 24 Schedule of Events

Lions Club Breakfast from 6am-10am at the
Lions Den on Main Street. 

5k Fun Run/Walk at 7:30am 

Rodeo Slack 9am

Parade 10am 2025 Theme “They Also Serve” 

Vendor Booths at the Bancroft Trading Post. 

Kids Races at 1pm 

Rodeo starts at 2pm (full event schedule to come)

Hatch Band and Dance 8pm Middle of Main Street

Fireworks at Dark 

Rodeo Books open July 13th at 6pm 

Call (208)339-6475 Due to high call volume and (it being run by a one woman show!) call until you reach someone. No texts or voicemails.