from Tucson Rodeo Comittee
La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo Returns February 17-25
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association - premier winter outdoor rodeo returns for 99th year
TUCSON, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / February 7, 2024 / The Tucson Rodeo Committee announces the 99th Tucson Rodeo returns February 17-25 at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave. Gates open daily at 11 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., the crowd warms up with local kids competing in RAM Mutton Bustin' (4-6-year-olds riding sheep) and Justin Junior Rodeo (6-13 years old); see the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls as they learn to compete. Then the action kicks into high gear each day at 2 p.m. with ProRodeo. See the best professional cowboys and cowgirls compete daily in Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Women's Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding. The top athletes in each event return Sunday, Feb. 25, for the Tucson Rodeo Finals to earn their share of the purse.
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Bareback rider performs at the Tucson Rodeo
RODEO EVENTS: Each rodeo performance includes the following events: Bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, and bull riding sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA); and women's barrel racing sanctioned by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Pre-rodeo events include kids RAM Mutton Bustin' for 4-6 year olds; Justin Junior Rodeo for boys and girls 6-13.
Daily Schedule: 11 a.m. Gates open, 12:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin' & Junior Rodeo, 2 p.m. ProRodeo
Each performance day ends at about 4:15 p.m.
- Opening weekend: Saturday, Feb. 17 - Sunday, Feb. 18
- Opening weekend tickets start at $18
- Sunday - Wear Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Special Event: Chicks ‘N Chaps rodeo clinic to benefit local breast cancer patients, Sunday 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets at chicksnchapsaz.org
- Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 19 & 20, 8 a.m. until approx. noon
- Slack competition for timed events only (barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping).
- Free admission, no entertainment features.
- Thursday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 24
- Thursday - Tucson Rodeo Parade 9am (tucsonrodeoparade.com for parade info)
- Rodeo performances daily Thursday - Saturday
- Sunday, Feb. 25
- Tucson Rodeo Finals - Top 12 competitors in each event return to the finals
- Announcement of the 100th Tucson Rodeo, Feb. 15-23, 2025
LOCATION: Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave. - Northeast corner of Irvington Road and S. 6th Ave. Outdoor seating for 11,000 spectators each day. Parking is available on-site, main lot at Tucson Rodeo Grounds, $10 per car (cash only), accessible from 6th Avenue and Irvington.
RODEO TICKETS: Purchase tickets at TucsonRodeo.com; by phone at (520) 741-2233 or in person at the Tucson Rodeo Ticket Office, 4823 S. 6th Ave. Rodeo tickets start from $18. Tickets purchased online can be printed at home or downloaded to smartphones.
Contact Information
Michelle Garcia-Estrada
Media Relations
media@tucsonrodeo.com
5208814550
SOURCE: Tucson Rodeo Committee
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