Salem Stampede rodeo back for 51st year Gene Marrano January 11, 2018 1 minute read You may think of the rodeo as more of a western pastime but bull riding and bronco busting is back in Salem this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show returns this weekendNext: UPDATE: Cause of death ruled for man found in car in Roanoke River Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0