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Wally Wojack Memorial Rodeo
September 5th, 2026
Schedule of Events
Complimentary shuttle service is available to all guests throughout the resort.
Wally Wojack Memorial Rodeo
Location: Double JJ Resort Rodeo Grandstands (Water Rd)
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Gates open at 4:00 PM
Adult Tickets: Ages 12+ | $12 advance | $15 at the gate
Child Tickets: Under 12 | $7 advance | $10 at the gate
Parking: $5 cash only. Proceeds benefit a local nonprofit.
Description: Super Kicker Rodeo is a fourth-generation rodeo company performing at more than 25 locations each season. The rodeo will feature eight events, including Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, Ranch Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Rodeo Clown Acts, and activities for the kids.
Event Itinerary:
4:00 PM – Gates Open
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Midway Carnival Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Beer Tent and BBQ Dinner available for purchase
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Rodeo Showtime
Keep the fun going after the rodeo with our Rodeo After Party at Shooters Saloon in the Back 40! The bar will be open, live music will be playing, and the night will end with a fireworks show once it gets dark.
Interested in participating? Contact Super Kicker Rodeo Production at (231) 832-3707.
BBQ Pig Roast in the Beer Tent
Location: Double JJ Resort Rodeo Grandstands (Water Rd)
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: Adults $17 | Children 12 and under $9
Description: Come hungry for pulled pork BBQ with all the fixings! Admission includes water and lemonade. The Pig Roast will be located under the big tent.
Midway Kids Carnival Games
Location: Rodeo Grandstands
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ticket Pricing:
$1 = 1 ticket
$10 = 15 tickets
$25 = 40 tickets
$40 = 75 tickets, plus your choice of one bag of cotton candy or caramel corn
Wally Wojack Memorial Rodeo Tickets
Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the event.
General Admission
Location: Rodeo Grandstands at Double JJ Resort
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Includes: Admission to the rodeo grounds, arena viewing, vendor access, and more!
Ticket Prices:
Adults ages 12+: $12 advance | $15 at the gate
Children under 12: $7 advance | $10 at the gate
ABOUT THE RODEO
Rodeo athletes from across the region will compete on in our 3,000-seat rodeo arena in bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and all the classic rodeo stunts presented by Super Kicker Rodeo Productions for a weekend the whole family will enjoy.
Buy your tickets early – they won’t last long!
ABOUT WALLY WOJACK
In honor and in memory of our beloved Wally Wojack, the Double JJ Resort proudly presents the Annual Wally Wojack Memorial Rodeo the Saturday of Labor Day weekend each year.
Walter “Wally” Wojack was born on November 2, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Stanley and Mary Wojack. He believed in working hard, pursuing his dreams no matter how big or small, helping others without any hesitation, and touching the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Wally accomplished many feats in his life that most of us can only dream of, such as being a highly-decorated World War II veteran, a successful entrepreneur, a pilot, and owning and operating the 2,300 acre horse ranch and resort now known as the Double JJ Resort. Wally was closely involved with the ranch for over 65 years.
In 1955 Wally and a small group of people led an effort to repopulate an area of the ranch that was devastated by harvesting. They planted 6” tall white pine seedlings that are now over 70 feet tall. This is now the site of an iconic Electric Forest Festival that is enjoyed by over 50,000 attendees each year.
Wally was considered the local historian, story teller, and mentor for many of the ranch hands and employees, and his passion for nature and people helped build lasting memories for all the guests. He lived and actively worked at the ranch he loved until his passing at age 89.
It goes without saying that this man lived a full and productive life. His life’s work will live on and impact many generations to come. His spirit will live on…
“Life itself is a cycle. It has a remarkable way of repeating itself. For most of us, it seems like we end up right where we started” -Walter “Wally” Wojack – 1927-2017
