Cowboy Timothy Tippman of New Haven, IN goes for a wild ride ion a saddle bronc at the annual North Washington Rodeo on Wednesday, 8/17/16.

The North Washington Rodeo is a go.

While the rodeo was, like many other events, canceled last year out of an abundance of caution because of COVID-19, the rodeo's organizers plan to conduct the event this summer from Aug. 17 through 21, with a parade Aug. 16.

The event will be sponsored by the North Washington Volunteer Fire Department, and will occur at 8 p.m. each day, rain or shine. Gates will open at 6 p.m. those days.

Organizers also plan to hold the Rodeo Queen contest May 15. Those interested can email northwashingtonrodeoqueen@gmail.com for an application and more information.