{"id":81280,"date":"2025-06-09T16:04:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/rodeos-abitibi-temiscamingue\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T13:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:24:47","slug":"rodeos-abitibi-temiscamingue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/rodeos-abitibi-temiscamingue\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rodeo Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-by-gabrielle-izaguirre-falardeau\">By Gabrielle Izaguirr\u00e9-Falardeau<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Do you feel it too\u2014that rodeo calling? Got your lasso in hand, cowboy boots on your feet, and a blade of grass in your mouth like Lucky Luke? Cowboy life doesn\u2019t stop there in our region! Today, we\u2019re hitting the road to explore the western festivals and professional rodeos of Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unmissable-western-festivals-in-abitibi-temiscamingue\">Unmissable western festivals in Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The festivals in La Sarre, Malartic, and Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues share a lot in common. Thanks to tight-knit communities and armies of devoted volunteers, these events turn small towns into major western hubs for a few unforgettable days. From country music to equestrian competitions, they showcase the full spirit of Qu\u00e9bec rodeo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c5be70&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"81233\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo rodeo la sarre 2025.png\" alt=\"Logo du Rod\u00e9o de La Sarre\" class=\"wp-image-81233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo%20rodeo%20la%20sarre%202025.png 788w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo%20rodeo%20la%20sarre%202025-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo%20rodeo%20la%20sarre%202025-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo%20rodeo%20la%20sarre%202025-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c5c655&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"81238\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/festival western malartic-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Logo du Festival western de Malartic\" class=\"wp-image-81238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/festival%20western%20malartic-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/festival%20western%20malartic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/festival%20western%20malartic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/festival%20western%20malartic-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/festival%20western%20malartic-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/festival%20western%20malartic.jpg 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c5cea3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"59760\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-reseaux-sociaux-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Logo du Festival western de Guigues.\" class=\"wp-image-59760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-reseaux-sociaux-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-reseaux-sociaux-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-reseaux-sociaux-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-reseaux-sociaux-20x11.png 20w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-reseaux-sociaux.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Each festival features equestrian competitions, family-friendly activities, live shows, line dancing, and low-cost or free entertainment. They\u2019re designed for all ages\u2014and while they share similar components, each has its own unique flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-abitibi-ouest\">Festival \u00e9questre et rod\u00e9o professionnel de La Sarre \u2013 Abitibi-Ouest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The season kicks off from June 18 to 22 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/en\/events\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre\/\">Festival \u00e9questre et rod\u00e9o professionnel de La Sarre.<\/a> The program is extensive\u2014most of it free, except for the rodeo itself.<br><br>What sets La Sarre apart? The scale of the schedule, mostly free of charge. Think western bingo, kids\u2019 play zones, line dancing, shows, and more. The exclusive highlight? <em>Rock\u2019n\u2019Bull<\/em>, a third rodeo dubbed the perfect mix of bull riding and rock concert. Now that\u2019s a show!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c5da56&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"3195\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-tir-de-chevaux-lourds-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photos courtesy: barrel racing and heavy horse competition at Festival \u00e9questre et rod\u00e9o professionnel de La Sarre\" class=\"wp-image-3195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-tir-de-chevaux-lourds-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-tir-de-chevaux-lourds-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-tir-de-chevaux-lourds-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-tir-de-chevaux-lourds-1-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c5e1a8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"3197\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-competition.jpg\" alt=\"The photo features a rider on her horse during a barrel race at the La Sarre Professional Western and Rodeo Festival.\" class=\"wp-image-3197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-competition.jpg 800w, https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-equestre-et-rodeo-professionnel-de-la-sarre-competition-300x225.jpg 300w, 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There are still tickets left for Thursday\u2019s <em>Rock\u2019n\u2019Bull<\/em>\u2014but hurry! Bonus fact: this rodeo is part of the official Qu\u00e9bec Professional Rodeo circuit. The best of the best make it to the provincial finals at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.festivalwestern.com\/\">Festival Western de Saint-Tite!<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-festival-western-de-guigues-over-40-years-of-country-tradition-in-temiscamingue\">Festival Western de Guigues: Over 40 Years of Country Tradition in T\u00e9miscamingue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Next stop: Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues, August 5 to 10, 2025. For over 40 years, the <a href=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/en\/events\/festival-western-de-guigues\/\">Festival Western de Guigues<\/a> has been a well-oiled tradition. Centered around the village\u2019s coliseum, its schedule includes gymkhana, kids\u2019 rodeo school, rally, family zone, and more.<br>It\u2019s a paradise for country fans\u2014with a musical lineup to prove it!<br>Francis DeGrandpr\u00e9, David Pineau, Rick Duff, Tennessee Whiskey\u2026 Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s country cream of the crop will be there to entertain 15,000 festivalgoers. Yes, in a village of just 1,140 residents. That\u2019s the western spirit: grand and intimate all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c5edf3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"29578\" 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\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo : Christian Leduc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c5f557&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"3265\" src=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/festival-western-de-guigues-cavaliers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The photo shows cowboys in a solonel position during the opening prayer at the Western Festival of Guigues. \" class=\"wp-image-3265\" 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The <a href=\"https:\/\/abitibi-temiscamingue.org\/en\/events\/festival-western-de-malartic\/\">Festival Western de Malartic<\/a> opens with a cheerful <em>Souper du cowboy<\/em>, followed by a whirlwind of events: heavy horse pull, carriage derby, <em>Cowboy Challenge<\/em>, live shows, gymkhana with AERWAT\u2026 it\u2019s all here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">On stage: Guylaine Tanguay, Sara Dufour, This Side Up, and Justin Legacy will keep the party going. A festival where tradition meets adrenaline.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a225b5c6082c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"3217\" 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id=\"h-a-living-tradition\">A Living Tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">What stands out from this roundup is the warmth of the people, the local pride, and how accessible these western festivals are in Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue. Whether you\u2019re into the rodeos, the music, or just soaking in the unique small-town vibe, these are experiences worth the detour. A perfect reason to explore a different side of our beautiful region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">So, ready for the ride? Pull on those boots. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-green-background-color has-background has-extra-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-48e9cc5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>You might also like\u2026<\/em><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"swiper slider-cards is-grid\" data-slides=\"\">\n    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper pb-16 md:grid md:grid-cols-3 md:gap-4\">\n              <div class=\"swiper-slide shrink-0 md:my-4\">\n          <div class=\"bg-cover bg-center bg-no-repeat w-full aspect-photo mb-4\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/foret-recreative_velo_2022(c)leduc_72dpi-tat- (22)-1024x681.jpg')\"><\/div>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/fall-sports-to-try-live-the-season-of-colors-outdoors\/\" class=\"flex items-baseline\">\n              <p class=\"text-2xl leading-h2\">Fall Sports to Try: Live the Season of Colors Outdoors<\/p>\n              <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"13.107\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 13.107\" class=\"mb-4 ml-4\">\n                <path d=\"M15.447,0,14.059,1.387,18.272,5.6H0V7.564H18.215L14.059,11.72l1.388,1.388L22,6.554Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n                    <p><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"swiper-slide shrink-0 md:my-4\">\n          <div class=\"bg-cover bg-center bg-no-repeat w-full aspect-photo mb-4\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/centre-hotelier-deville-audrey-anne-poirier (15)2-1024x765.jpeg')\"><\/div>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/nightstay-centre-hotelier-deville-rouyn-noranda\/\" class=\"flex items-baseline\">\n              <p class=\"text-2xl leading-h2\">A night at Centre H\u00f4telier Deville: Tranquility just steps from downtown Rouyn-Noranda<\/p>\n              <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"13.107\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 13.107\" class=\"mb-4 ml-4\">\n                <path d=\"M15.447,0,14.059,1.387,18.272,5.6H0V7.564H18.215L14.059,11.72l1.388,1.388L22,6.554Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n                    <p><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"swiper-slide shrink-0 md:my-4\">\n          <div class=\"bg-cover bg-center bg-no-repeat w-full aspect-photo mb-4\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/hotel_albert_maquette_01-1024x683.jpg')\"><\/div>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/hotels-in-rouyn-noranda-which-one-to-choose\/\" class=\"flex items-baseline\">\n              <p class=\"text-2xl leading-h2\">Hotels in Rouyn-Noranda: which one do you choose?<\/p>\n              <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"13.107\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 13.107\" class=\"mb-4 ml-4\">\n                <path d=\"M15.447,0,14.059,1.387,18.272,5.6H0V7.564H18.215L14.059,11.72l1.388,1.388L22,6.554Z\" transform=\"translate(0 0)\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n                    <p><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"swiper-scrollbar\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Gabrielle Izaguirr\u00e9-Falardeau Do you feel it too\u2014that rodeo calling? Got your lasso in hand, cowboy boots on your feet, and a blade of grass in your mouth like Lucky Luke? Cowboy life doesn\u2019t stop there in our region! Today, we\u2019re hitting the road to explore the western festivals and professional rodeos of Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue. Unmissable &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/atrat.lebleu.co\/en\/rodeos-abitibi-temiscamingue\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":3218,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[1886],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-81280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivals-events"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.3 (Yoast SEO v26.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Rodeo Road - Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Enjoy the equestrian festivals and professional rodeos in Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue! 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