Moses Lake Roundup returns to Grant County Fair
MIKE MAYNARD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 3 weeks AGO
A steer wrestler takes on a four-legged opponent in the Moses Lake Roundup in 2025. Steer wrestling is one of seven events held during the rodeo at the Grant County Fair.
FILE PHOTO
Aspen Lang at last year’s Moses Lake Demo Derby takes a sharp turn, running into one of the tires in the center of the arena and flips his car. Lang was able to safely exit the vehicle where it was then flipped back onto its tires and he would go on to earn second in the race.
A bull rider in the Grant County Fair’s rodeo is thrown off the back end of a bull.
Bareback rider Jay McAllister gets thrown around by the bucking horse during the Moses Lake Roundup last year. McAllister represented Soap Lake while competing in the 2025 rodeo.
Michael Koon, 117, smashes his car into Graham Barker, 44, during the second night of the Moses Lake Demo Derby in 2025. Koon came up as the last car standing, taking first place, with Barker taking second and Seth Dompier taking third.
A barrel racer darts around a barrel during the 2025 Moses Lake Roundup.
A bareback rider is thrown off the bucking horse during the 2025 Moses Lake Roundup.
MOSES LAKE — The 83rd Moses Lake Roundup is just over a week away from kicking off at the Grant County Fairgrounds Aug. 20-22. However, community members don’t have to wait until the 20th for the fun to start, as the demo derby will take place Aug. 18-19.
Demo Derby
According to the Moses Lake Roundup, the demo derby competitors will participate in events like dirt biking, a trophy dash, heat races, powder puff races and much more. Wednesday will see a continuation of those competitions as participants will be competing for top finishes. Rodeo Clown Kyle Bode will also provide additional entertainment each night.
Driver check-ins will be at noon each day, with events starting around 7 p.m. Tuesday will be the only day time trials will be held, which starts at 5 p.m. Ticket prices vary depending on placement. Reserved seats in the grandstand (above poles) cost $22 while seats below are $25. General seating tickets cost $20 while kiddos nine years old and under cost $5.
Rodeo
Like last year, the Roundup does not lack events for fans to enjoy. Bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, tie down roping, women's breakaway roping, team roping, women's barrel racing and bull riding.
All three nights of competition will begin with a pre-show at 6:30 p.m. before the official event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. General seating costs $25, kids ages 7-9 are $5 and 6 under can get in for free. All active military and veterans are invited to attend the roundup Aug. 21 free of charge. According to moseslakeroundup.com, all you have to do is provide your service ID.
Information regarding the schedule, tickets and more can be found at www.moseslakeroundup.com.
Aspen Lang at last year’s Moses Lake Demo Derby takes a sharp turn, running into one of the tires in the center of the arena and flips his car. Lang was able to safely exit the vehicle where it was then flipped back onto its tires and he would go on to earn second in the race.
A bull rider in the Grant County Fair’s rodeo is thrown off the back end of a bull.
Bareback rider Jay McAllister gets thrown around by the bucking horse during the Moses Lake Roundup last year. McAllister represented Soap Lake while competing in the 2025 rodeo.
Michael Koon, 117, smashes his car into Graham Barker, 44, during the second night of the Moses Lake Demo Derby in 2025. Koon came up as the last car standing, taking first place, with Barker taking second and Seth Dompier taking third.
A barrel racer darts around a barrel during the 2025 Moses Lake Roundup.
A bareback rider is thrown off the bucking horse during the 2025 Moses Lake Roundup.ARTICLES BY MIKE MAYNARD
Postseason football is here
Basin teams prepare to make push for state berth
MOSES LAKE — Postseason high school football is finally here in the Basin, as several teams have earned their chance to win their way into the state playoffs. From Coulee City to Othello, Royal City and Moses Lake, several local teams face high stakes this weekend.
BASIN SPORTS SCHEDULE: Nov. 3-9
MOSES LAKE — The 2026 fall sports season is getting down to the wire, now that regular season play has wrapped up; the postseason kicks off this week. See below where your favorite teams are playing next.
Wahluke state hopes alive with 7-0 win over Wapato
MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors (9-7) earned a crucial win Saturday, putting together a dominant 7-0 victory over the Wapato Wolves. This comes after a tough 4-3 loss to Cascade (Leavenworth) in the opening round of the District 5 1A Girls Soccer Tournament. "We competed in that game (against Cascade), we forced them to overtime, we blinked for a second and we ended up losing on a corner kick," Head Coach Cele Lopez said. "The girls never gave up, and that means a lot for any team. That's what you want to see, especially in districts. So far, I'm happy with the girls. I see a lot of progress (and) I see a lot of dedication."