Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo

05/28/2026

For the 2026 graduating class, the Kiwanis Club awarded $8,000 in scholarships to seniors across the Holmes County School District! 🎓👏

These scholarships help support local students as they take the next step toward college, technical school, and their future careers. The Bonifay Kiwanis Club is proud to support and invest in the youth of Holmes County.

Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients:

⭐ Holmes County High School
• Emma Fowler — Juli McFatter Kiwanis Scholarship — $1,000 to Chipola College
• Morgan Peoples — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Chipola College
• Kimberly Pate — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Chipola College
• Jacelynn Cullifer — Tyler Erickson Kiwanis Scholarship — $2,000 to Chipola College

⭐ Bethlehem High School
• Daiden Hardy — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Panhandle Technical College
• Florence Thomas — Don Hersman Kiwanis Scholarship — $1,000 to Chipola College
• Daiden Hardy — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Chipola College
• Kolton Amerson — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Chipola College
• Kale Cauley — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Chipola College
• Nakayla Perry — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Chipola College
• Kason Paul — $500 Kiwanis Scholarship to Chipola College

Congratulations graduates! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish. 🤠🎓

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom 🇺🇸

Their courage and selflessness are what allow us to gather, celebrate tradition, and enjoy the freedoms we hold dear. Today, we pause to reflect and give thanks to those who gave everything for our country.

From all of us at the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo, we remember and honor our fallen heroes.

05/13/2026

We had a great Kiwanis Club general membership meeting today!

A big thank you to Doctors Memorial Hospital - Bonifay, FL for an outstanding presentation highlighting the healthcare services and opportunities available right here in our local community. We appreciate your commitment to serving our community.

Congratulations as well to Jayden White and Gavin Purvis of the Ponce de Leon High School Debate Team shown here receiving a contribution to support their trip to California as they compete at the National Debate Competition. We are proud to support these outstanding young leaders as they represent our community on the national stage!

We hope to see you at our next meeting, come join us!

05/08/2026

We’re proud to share that our Rodeo Chair, Sandy Spear, was invited and selected to speak today at the ARC Conference in Corpus Christi, proudly representing the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo! 🤠

Sandy participated in a featured panel discussion focused on rodeo facility growth and improvements, where she shared the exciting capital investments being made at our rodeo grounds, including our wonderful new pavilion, along with the vision, momentum, and community support helping move our rodeo forward.

She also highlighted our continued commitment to enhancing the experience for contestants, sponsors, volunteers, families, and visitors from across the region.

We are incredibly proud of the way Sandy represented both our rodeo and the Kiwanis Club of Bonifay family on a national stage.

Pictured with:
• Rick Davis – Ogden Pioneer Days
• Tom Hirsig – Cheyenne Frontier Days
• Leon Vick – National Western Stock Show and Rodeo

05/06/2026

📣 You’re invited!

Are you passionate about serving our community and being part of something bigger?

Join us for our May General Membership Meeting
📆 Wednesday, May 13th
⏰ 12 PM
📍Bonifay City Hall

🎤 Guest Speaker: Doctors Memorial Hospital - Bonifay, FL

Come learn what we’re all about, hear from our guest speaker, and find out how you can get involved!

05/04/2026

The countdown keeps rolling! 🐎 We’re officially 150 days away from the 2026 Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo!

October 1–3 is getting closer, and that means 3 nights of high-energy rodeo action, great entertainment, and the hometown tradition you know and love. Don’t miss it… it’ll be here before you know it! 🤠

Who’s counting down with us?! 🙌

04/27/2026

Boots Around Town is growing, Bonifay 🤠
Be part of a tradition that brings our community together and puts your business on display in a big way!

Get your own custom rodeo boot and make your mark, something folks will see and remember all year long.
Message us today to claim yours!

04/21/2026

04/07/2026

📣 CALLING ALL SENIORS OF HOLMES COUNTY!

Big opportunities are here for the Class of 2026! 🎓✨ The Bonifay Kiwanis Club is offering multiple scholarships to help you take the next step toward your future:

💰 $1,000 Chipola College Scholarship
💰 $500 Panhandle Technical College Scholarship
⭐ $2,000 Tyler Erickson Chipola Scholarship (Holmes County High School)

If you’re a Holmes County resident, don’t miss your chance to apply!

📍 Applications are available in your guidance office
📞 Questions? Contact Shirley Owens at 850-373-8621

Take advantage of these opportunities and invest in your future! 💙📚

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo! ✝️🐎

Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter filled with joy!

03/15/2026

The countdown is on! 🐎 We are 200 days away from the 2026 Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo! 🤠

Mark your calendars, October 1-3 for 3 nights of action packed rodeo, great entertainment, and hometown tradition! Who’s ready for rodeo?! 🤩