The Best Real-Life Rowdy Rodeos

Fancy a rootin’ tootin’ time at a real-life rodeo show? Well, strap on your spurs and dig out your cowboy hat because we’re off on a round-the-world rodeo extravaganza. Here are some of the biggest and best:

#1 Calgary Stampede

This is one of Canada’s largest festivals, dating back to 1912. It’s an amazing spectacle featuring rodeos, derby races, a huge parade and many concerts and animal displays. Tourists and locals flock here every year for the carnival atmosphere that runs for over a week every July. One of the biggest rodeo events in North America, it’s an experience not to be missed.

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#2 Ponoka Stampede

Another Canadian rodeo where you can see exciting events such as Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding and wagon racing. Once you’ve tired of the cowboy activities, change out of your boots and hat and enjoy an evening in the casino, try out some dancing, watch the incredible firework shows or visit the art show. There is something for everyone at this festival. For your own personal rodeo experience, why not contact a Rodeo Bull Manufacturer. For more information, visit http://www.gsrodeobulls.com/

#3 Prescott Frontier Days, Arizona, USA

Running since 1888 makes this event the oldest rodeo in the world. The main attraction is the Cowboy Capital Bull Riding but you’ll also discover huge parades, arts and craft shows, rodeo royalty pageant and loads of other family fun activities.

#4 Dodge City Days, Kansas, USA

A slightly newer addition to the rodeo calendar, Dodge City Days began in 1960 and lasts for a whopping 10 days. You’ll find a rodeo show, craft fairs, concerts, parades and a golf tournament. Everyone will love the High Noon Gunfight and there’s plenty of events for the kids too.

#5 Greeley Stampede, Colorado, USA

What started as a tribute to potato farmers has now become a huge and exciting rodeo festival. Displays include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Monster Trucks and the Demolition Derby. The event also caters for the kids with a special rodeo for little cowboys and girls.

#6 Cheyenne Frontier Days, Wyoming, USA

This is the mother of all rodeo shows as it’s the biggest outdoor rodeo and Western festival in the world. It features everything you’d expect for such a large event over 9 days including Bull Riding and Bareback displays.

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#7 Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo, Texas, USA

Lasting for an impressive 23 days, this event boasts the world’s longest Western-style parade. The parade includes more than 2000 horses, 100 horse-drawn carriages and 35 marching bands! The agricultural exhibition is simply gigantic with over 1000 exhibits and stock dog trials.

#8 National Finals Rodeo, Nevada, USA

This is the ultimate for cowboys and girls who have been competing to get through to the final showdown. Only 15 will have qualified to get to this stage and the action takes place over 10 days of heated competition. There is no festival or livestock, just pure rodeo expertise on show. This is the event to attend for no other distraction and to see the ultimate champion crowned king or queen of rodeo.

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