The largest touring rodeo east of the Calgary Stampede is making a stop just east of London Ontario this weekend and will feature a local Oneida performer heard on CKRZ radio.

The Purple Hill Rodeo and Country Music Showcase will have its debut as part of the Ram Rodeo Tour on August 26th, 27th and 28th.

As the largest rodeo tour east of the Calgary Stampede, this event features all you’d expect in rodeo categories.

CKRZ spoke with the host of the event George Taylor…

But this rodeo also features lots of entertainment throughout the weekend …

George is particularly smitten with a CKRZ featured artist from Oneida, Hector James Sturgeon…