NAKINA, N.C. — A western-themed weekend packed with rodeo action, live music, food and family attractions is set to return to eastern North Carolina as the Boondocks Wild West Festival & Rodeo prepares for three days of events May 29 through May 31.
The festival will take place at Boondocks Adventure Farm, located at 3183 Pine Level Church Rd in Nakina, a rural Columbus County community near the North Carolina and South Carolina border.
Organizers say the annual event combines rodeo competition, country entertainment and outdoor attractions into a large-scale family experience designed to capture the atmosphere of a traditional western festival.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, May 29
Whiskey Ridge Outlaws performing live
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Rodeo begins at 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 30
Devin Dove Band performing live
Gates open at 5 p.m.
Rodeo begins at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 31
Jamie Lynn and Carolina Sunset performing live
Gates open at 1 p.m.
Rodeo begins at 3 p.m.
GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUDES
- Live rodeo events including bull riding and barrel racing
- Access to Boondocks rides and attractions
- Live music performances
- Food vendors and shopping vendors
- Western-themed photo areas
- Fire pits and s’mores stations
- Family-friendly activities across the farm
Children ages 2 and under will receive free admission. Parking is listed at $5 per vehicle.
VIP EXPERIENCE UPGRADES
- Exclusive VIP seating
- Catered VIP dinner
- Cowboy and cowgirl meet experiences
- Complimentary carriage rides
- Boondocks rodeo T-shirt
- VIP fire pit access and s’mores kits
Organizers say VIP tickets remain limited and upgrades may still be available while supplies last.
Additional ticket information can be found at wildwestrodeo.fearticket.com.
Kres Thomas
FayToday News
