This Long Weekend will see Coonamble host their 66th rodeo and campdraft, with a couple of thousand spectators and competitors setting up camp in motels, pubs, caravan parks and any spare space at Coonamble Showground.

The 2022 QubeAgri Rodeo & Campdraft will switch up the program with some new jaw-dropping events and the return of crowd favourites Big Al the circus clown and legendary cowboy-turned-commentator Glenn Morgan to keep the fun rolling in the main arena.

Both Saturday and Sunday will see a packed program, with Monday set aside for the junior rodeo and novice barrell racing event.

Saturday evening will see some extra special excitement for rodeo fans and first-timers.

"This year XXXX have come on board to sponsor the Shoot Outs and a poley buck jump event which we haven't seen here for years," said Mr Butler.

"This is a one-off on Saturday night and there's a winner-takes-all cash prize of $1000 for each of these special events."

In the Shoot Outs the top six saddle bronc riders and top six open bronc riders from the day's competition battle it out for bragging rights and a bag of cash.

The Poley Buckjump is a unique event where the cowboys crack a whip while trying to ride out their eight seconds on a thrashing saddle bronc.

"These events will be the last of the evening before Dan Murphy starts singing in the XXXX bar," Mr Butler said. "We've designed it so that the people who've competed during the day see the special rough stock events."

"If anyone needs anything extra to do the Coonamble Greyhound Club will have a race meeting that night as well," he said.

Unseated! Coonamble Rodeo 2019. IMAGE: Stephen Mowbray

The Campdraft in the purpose-built yards on the northern end of the Showground always attracts top notch competition with drafting enthusiasts from across NSW vying for a position.

Campdraft nominations opened at 10am on Thursday 19 May and received 1615 entries within the 24 hour window.

Organisers will need to crop the nominations to allow 1050 first round runs and then about 100 runs in the finals, treating spectators to 1150 runs across the weekend.

Sunday's program will be again be a full day of top shelf rodeo and campdraft, with the Grand Opening at midday, where the Rodeo Committee present their annual donations to local community groups and charities.

"The Committee likes to give something extra back to the local community, we all need to support each other," said Secretary Steven Butler.

"That's also why we continue our tradition of working with local clubs to run the gate and food stalls, so they can generate much-needed funds to carry on their work in our district."

Another one bites the dust. IMAGE Stephen Mowbray 2019.

Day 2 will be topped off with a dinner in the Showground Pavilion to cater for campdraft competitors and event sponsors."

The fun will continue into the night with all comers able to kick on under the stars on the lush lawns surrounding the Big Blue Shed, with a public bar and live music with Duncan Ferguson after the rodeo bar closes.

Monday will feature the Junior Rodeo and more of the timed events.

Souveneir hunters and shoppers will be pleased to hear that the stall offerings have expanded this year.

"We've had a lot of interest from market stall operators with everything from novelty cattle tags to cowhide belts and oilskin products.

"After COVID, people seemed to have changed their business model and are keen to get out and about."

With fine weather forecast, all systems are set to go and the facility is in fine fettle for the event’s 66th year.

“The grounds have had a good workout the past few months but the shire staff have done a great job,” Mr Butler said.

"We've had a lot of inquiry from people all over Australia wanting to come this year."

"We even have a group from Tasmania who drove past six months ago, saw the sign and decided to come back."