The Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo is set to return bigger and better than ever this October long weekend, bringing all the dust, excitement, and adrenaline to Noel Waters Oval on Sunday 5 October.

From 11am, the usually quiet village of Nevertire will swell to more than ten times its size as thousands of spectators roll in for the community’s biggest annual event.

Tom Russ, President of We of the Nevertire, the volunteer committee behind the rodeo, said the team was eager for another bumper day.

“After a record-breaking crowd and over 100 competitors last year, we are very much looking forward to another cracking show,” Mr Russ said.

“There’s almost $10,000 in prize money on offer, plus our ongoing partnership with the Cobar Rodeo committee for the ‘Best in the West’ challenge.

"Riders competing across both events in Open Barrels, Open Bull Ride, Open Saddlebronc and Open Bareback will be chasing bragging rights and those custom belt buckles everyone wants.

"It’s been a fantastic initiative, and we’re thrilled to welcome the Cobar team back again this year.”

Brendon Crawley won the last Open Bareback section of the Nevertire Rodeo with a score of 83.

The program is packed, with everything from Novice Bull Ride, Saddlebronc and Bareback to Ladies, Junior and Juvenile Barrel Racing, Junior and Juvenile Steer Rides, Dog Jumping and—for the first time—the Women’s Ranch Saddle Bronc.

The ever-popular Locals Steer Ride will also return, giving community members their moment to shine.

“It’s not just about the professionals,” Mr Russ said.

“The locals like to get amongst it too, and the steer ride is always a highlight—it’s entertaining, unpredictable, and a real test of nerve.”

Spectators will find plenty to keep them going throughout the day, with a bar, BBQ, and market stalls on site.

EFTPOS will be available, though organisers recommend bringing cash due to limited mobile service.

Visitors are also encouraged to pack a chair and some shade.

The Nevertire Rodeo is entirely volunteer-run, with all proceeds directed back into the local community.

“The committee has been running the rodeo for over 20 years to bring people together and raise funds for regional projects.

"It’s neighbours and friends volunteering their time—at the gate, the bar, the BBQ—making it happen,” Mr Russ said.

“And of course, we couldn’t do it without our sponsors.”

Atmos Renewables leads the sponsor list again in 2025, alongside strong support from local businesses including the Nevertire Hotel, Western Rivers Vets, JMD Bulk Haulage, Western Farm Machinery, IOR Rural, Mackay’s Ag and Earthmoving, Elders, Delta Agribusiness, Three Rivers Machinery, Shute Bell Lawler, MTR Harvesting, Ryan Mason, Rasmussen Transport, Lottie Rae Art, Benabilla Auctions, Macquarie Toyota, Ray White Richardson Sinclair, Josh Lister Building & Carpentry, Quigley Farms, Boyce Chartered Accountants, IGA Warren+Liquor, The Warren Meathouse, Steel Supplies Dubbo, and Nutrien Wilson Russ.

Rider nominations are now open through ABCRA.