Get ready for lots of adrenaline, action, and pure rodeo spirit this weekend, as the Future Fund brings you the Annual Port Vila Rodeo!
The excitement kicks off at 8am this Saturday the 4th of October. Preparations were well underway at Bellevue Rodeo Park yesterday and today in anticipation of the highly popular event.
Spanning over two fun filled, jam-packed days this weekend – The rodeo commences Saturday morning with the qualifying round of the Stockman Ability Race and builds all day, culminating in the feature event of day one: The Future Fund Bull Ride.
The 2025 Future Fund Port Vila Rodeo is shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular, promising live entertainment, prizes and fun for the whole family.
We’re delighted to bring this amazing community event with free entry, BBQ and Bar available. Future Fund welcomes everyone to come and join the fun as we work and play – supporting Vanuatu’s greener and cleaner future.
Saturday 4th October 2025:
8am – Stockman Ability
10am – Slalom Race (Qualified)
11am – Flag Race (Qualified)
12pm – Official Opening (VMF Band)
12.30pm – Barrel Race (Qualified)
1.30pm – Rescue Race (Qualified)
2pm – Stockman Race (Qualified)
2.30pm – Bull Ride
3.30pm – Bronc Ride
Sunday 5th October 2025:
8.30am – Slalom Race (Final)
9.15am – Flag Race (Final)
10.00am – Barrel Race (Final)
10.45am – Rescue Race (Final)
11.30am – Stockman Race (Final)
12pm – Show Jumping Demonstration
1pm – Rodeo Bull Ride
3pm – Bronc Ride
4.30pm – Bull Poker Show
5.15pm – Prize Giving
Platinum Sponsors:
Future Fund
Vanuatu Agricultural Supplies
Tusker
Tropical Agencies (TAL)
Carpenter Motors
Gold Level Sponsors:
BRED Bank
Stone Grill Restaurant
South Sea Cargo
Manples Employment
Silver Level Sponsors:
Rotary Vanuatu
Vodafone
Titan FX
NBV
SSP/Pacific Energy
South Pacific Electrics
Vate Electric
Sama Sama Butchery
Geoff Gee and Partners
Olaf de Ceuster
Pacific Suppliers
Bronze Level Sponsors:
Andrew Hibgame
Sandrino Traverso
Elcress Plantation
Express Diesel
AJC Vanuatu
Casino 21
Digicel
Cellovila
Barrett & Partners