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The Stampede That Caught ’Em All: Pokémon and the Class of 2000

Throwback to 2000: When Pokémon joined the Stampede

2000 was the year of cowboys and Pikachu. The wildly popular Pokémon cards were offered for FREE to the first 500 kids through the rodeo gates!

A black-and-white newspaper page with ads for a beach resort, a rodeo, a movie poster for Gone in 60 Seconds, home remodeling, and an ad for the Gateway Institute & Laser Center.

Newspaper Copy:

West Jordan Western Stampede Rodeo!

July 3, 4

8:00 pm

Fireworks nightly

  • Carnival
  • Booths and Food
  • Entertainment

Monday, July 3

Pokemon night at the rodeo – FREE Pokemon cards to first 500 kids.

Tuesday, July 4

Parade, 5k run, Corvette Display, Tractor Pull

aerial view of West Jordan neighborhood