Veteran bull rider Dusty McMullen doing his best to hang on during the bull riding competition, which finished up Sunday (Sept. 21) afternoon at the Nova Scotia Stampede in Bible Hill. The Stampede, in its second year, took place over four days (Sept. 18 to 21) at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentThe Nova Scotia Stampede, presented by the Central Nova Scotia Sports and Entertainment (CNSSE) was back for year two after a hugely successful debut last year. For four days, the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex in Bible Hill was a bee hive of activity with everything from rodeo action to award-winning music performers on stage, from a bouncy village for kids to wrestling, and much more.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle content Codi Wilson, Miss Rodeo Canada, attended the 2025 Nova Scotia Stampede. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Bull riding was part of the rodeo action at the Nova Scotia Stampede. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content The stands were filled with spectators for rodeo action at the Nova Scotia Stampede. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content Lindsay Lepper with her daughter Blakeleigh Henderson getting a souvenir photo on the over-sized, Nova Scotia Stampede Adirondack chair. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content Rachel Wawin and Emily Rake grabbing something to eat from one of the many food trucks which were part of the Nova Scotia Stampede. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content Crowds were introduced to some of the cowboys taking part in the rodeo before the competition began. Pictured are Austin Paley and Mitch Franz. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Emcee Joe Scully warming up the crowd for the first night of rodeo at the 2025 Nova Scotia Stampede. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content Karla Carter-Smith leads line dancing lessons for stampede goers on Sept. 20. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle contentArticle content Why walk when you can go via train, as some families did while enjoying the bouncy-village set-up at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex, during Nova Scotia Stampede weekend. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content North Pro wrestlers put on a show with a rumble match (multiple wrestlers in the ring) Sunday afternoon, as part of the activity at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex during Nova Scotia Stampede weekend. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content More action from the five-man rumble match featuring North Pro Wrestling. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content Rodeo clown Gabriel Plante not only distracted bulls when needed, he also entertained the crowd at the Nova Scotia Stampede. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Sizzling September Stampede
