Community Events for June 2023

Priefert Ranch Open – Pro Roping | Mount Pleasant, TX | 5/30 – 6/3

The inaugural Priefert Ranch Open (PRO) Roping was held in 2022 and successfully brought together novice and pro athletes to compete in the events of Team Roping and Breakaway. Scheduled to coincide with the Northeast Texas/Southeast Oklahoma run of pro rodeos, The PRO Roping offered $2500 of added money in the Team Roping with an additional $1500 of added money in the Breakaway, with each event paying out over $20,000 total. Top athletes from both disciplines made their way to the ranch to compete. We aim to grow The PRO annually, giving ropers a well-timed chance to bring home big money while they are traveling through the region.

In 2023, the PRO has grown into a 5-day, 12-event roping extravaganza. For Team Ropers, there are a variety of numbered ropings sanctioned by the World Series of Team Roping. For the ladies, we’ve added a youth breakaway in addition to our Open. The youth event is a WCRA Youth Division Qualifier, while the Open Breakaway serves as a qualifier into the Women’s Rodeo World Championship. Rain or shine, we hope that ropers, their families, and spectators will join us on the beautiful Priefert Ranch for some top notch roping and family fun.

Grimes County Fair | Navasota, TX | 5/31 – 6/10

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Grimes County Fair May 31 to June 10, 2023.

Mount Pleasant Rodeo | Mount Pleasant, TX | 6/1 – 6/3

This year will be the 59th Annual Mount Pleasant Rodeo, and our 2nd Official PRCA Rodeo. This is a truly exciting time to be part of the Mt Pleasant Rodeo whether as a member, a volunteer, a sponsoring partner, a contract partner, or a fan. Whichever you may be, we sincerely want you to experience this excitement June 1-3, 2023!

You’ll have to buy a ticket and join us to see how we’ve expanded our vendor area and “Fan Zone”, improved our electrical service, lighting, upgrades to The Pavilion and our restroom facilities and more.

Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo | Amarillo, TX | 6/1 – 6/3

The Coors Cowboy Club was formed in 2000. Our mission is to promote Amarillo the cowboy way, which means helping your neighbor. The Coors Cowboy Club consists of more than 100 active members from varied backgrounds and occupations. The majority of members are from Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle; however, we have members from all over the country. The Coors Cowboy Club was formed in response to a perceived need in our community to provide volunteer manpower for numerous events, functions and charities in and around the Texas Panhandle. We are a 501 (c) (4) charity.

The Coors Cowboy Club serves as an ambassador for Amarillo and through our efforts and assistance, numerous national events now occur in Amarillo. We have helped host events such as The National Cutting Horse Association, United States Team Penning Association and The Cowboy Mounted Shooters competitions. We also volunteer our time, services and goodwill to Eveline Rivers’ Make A Child Smile Project, Khiva Shrine, Homes for Our Troops and Amarillo area law enforcement to name a few.

Silver Spurs Rodeo | Kissimmee, FL | 6/2 – 6/3

Join us this summer at the Silver Spurs Rodeo and enjoy the dirt-pounding action from the shelter of the Sunshine State’s heat!

Military receive FREE admission, tickets only available at the Box office with proof of service.

At 7:30 PM sharp, watch the sport of rodeo’s seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women’s barrel racing. In between the seven traditional events, you’ll also see acts throughout the night from our rodeo clown, witness a performance from our Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille Team, and see junior bull riders and barrel racers compete in the arena!

Blacklands Bull Buckout | Taylor, TX | 6/3

Since 1950, he Taylor Rodeo Association has proudly brought to you the Taylor Annual Rodeo in the home town of Bill Pickett. The crowds that come to this yearly event have grown because of the enthusiasm and the excitement, but most of all for the entertainment they receive.

Over the years the Taylor Annual Rodeo has become the big fish in a small pond. It is one of the biggest and best small-town rodeos anywhere. Crowds at the event exceed expectations every year, and every year more and more people come out to Taylor to experience rodeo at it’s finest.

Taylor’s rodeo is different because of the tremendous amount of crowd participation. The crowd can join in such events as the Calf Scramble and Steer Saddling. The rodeo cowboys who ride in the Taylor Annual Rodeo do not carry a membership card. This is an open rodeo; a place where you can watch local people rope and ride. Some of the cowboys you get to see are the future of the sport. CPRA riders are welcome, since this is an open event, but they may not come away with the check.

Equest Gala | Dallas, TX | 6/3

Equest’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies.

Yellowstone Darby Xtreme Bareback Event | Darby, MT | 6/3 – 6/4

Come watch some of the best cowboys and horses compete in the annual Yellowstone Darby Xtreme Bareback Event (formally known as the Darby Riggin Rally)! Rain or shine, we ride!

Trail to the Cross Rodeo Bible Camp | Salem, MO | 6/3 – 6/10

A combination of a passion for Christ and a love of rodeo led us to develop this local chapter in South Central Missouri. Our goal is to impact lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to accomplish this through our annual Rodeo Bible Camp, Big Loop Roping, The Cowboy Christmas Gala, and other events.

Our camps are designed to do three things: Share the love of Christ with all of our campers, help each student athlete improve in their given rodeo discipline, and have a blast! We have professional rodeo athletes at camp all week that serve as instructors. This insures that no matter their skill level, every camper will have a chance to improve in their event.

Texas High School Rodeo Association Special Kids Rodeo | Abilene, TX | 6/4

The Special Kids Rodeo is an event at the Texas High School Finals Rodeo in Abilene where high school rodeo athletes volunteer to come and teach kids how to rope dummies, ride horses, bucking on hay bales, and pretty much incorporate aspects of the rodeo lifestyle into activities for kids. A fun evening of food and games with the rodeo athletes!

Gladewater Rodeo Round-Up | Gladewater, TX | 6/7 – 6/10

The Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo was founded in 1937 by local businessman J. N. “Jack” Yates, a Sioux Indian from North Dakota who had moved to Gladewater during the oil boom. Yates, a veteran of World War I, organized the first rodeo ever to be held in France as entertainment for the soldiers, and according to historical documents, he sought to recreate the event in Gladewater.

Yates owned and operated J. N. “Jack” Yates Pipe and Supply Company, and recruited citizens to donate either funds or supplies to construct a rodeo arena. The structure was originally built from lumber, but the rodeo was such a success that it was reconstructed out of steel two years later.

The Round-Up Rodeo’s recognition received a substantial boost in 1971 when Johnny Quintana scored 98 points in its bull-riding competition — a feat that held world-record status for three years.

Since its humble beginnings, the rodeo has become nationally known and ranks among the top rodeos in the state as well as the top 10 percent in the nation. The arena has hosted some of the nation’s most notable competitors, including Don Gay, an eight-time PRCA World Champion Bull Rider; Roy Cooper, the leading money winner of all time for the PRCA; Ty Murray; Lane Frost; Jim Shoulders; and many others.

39th Annual Owasso Roundup Club IPRA | Owasso, OK | 6/9 – 6/10

Non-Profit Rodeo organization serving all age rodeo fans and contestants through play days and rodeo.

Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala | Tyler, TX | 6/10

The first Tyler Cattle Barons’ Gala was held in 1988. While much was known about this disease, much more was not.

To date, $17 million dollars has been raised locally to support both local and national cancer support services including cancer research. Without the help and local support of past contributors, this would not have been accomplished. For that, we thank you and appreciate your support now and in the future. As we embark on this journey, we are anxious to meet new supporters who will help us and the ACS combat cancer.

On behalf of the 2023 Cattle Barons’ Committee, we hope you will join us on June 10th, 2023 at the wonderful facilities of Texas Rose Horse Park for the Gala we have planned for you. Enjoy an evening of wonderful food, mainstream entertainment, our gaming tables, live and silent auctions, and so much more. All who attend will enjoy their evening!

Cancer does not discriminate, and never will. Someday, we hope that cancer will be eradicated and, together with your support, we can all do our part. We also celebrate survivors, who possibly wouldn’t be here today were it not for the actions of the American Cancer Society. While cancer is still ever present today, positive steps forward have been made and more will come, and for that, we thank you.

MIdland Cattle Baron’s Ball | Midland, TX | 6/10

Join us at the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball on June 10, 2023, for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. With your support, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. With special guest Runaway June & West Texas funk.

Abdallah Shriners Rodeo & Demo Derby | Gardner, KS | 6/15 – 6/17

Abdallah Shriners are proud to present our annual fundraising event at a new venue for 2023, Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. The fun starts with the Rodeo on Thursday and Friday, June 15 and 16, 2023. The fun continues on Saturday, June 17, 2023, with our Shriners Summer Slam Demo Derby!

Stockton Lake PRCA Rodeo | Stockton, MO | 6/16 – 6/17

Featured every year on Father’s Day weekend, enjoy two nights of exciting Rodeo action! The main event includes bull riding, bareback bronc and saddle bronc riding, team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, tie down roping, and barrel racing.

Additional fun featured includes a kids dummy roping contest, boot scramble, delicious concessions, vendors and a dance each night after the main event!

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo | Fort Worth, TX | 6/17

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates and honor Black Cowboys and Cowgirls and their contributions to building the west. We highlight the irrefutable global appeal of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in the West and the stories behind a sub-culture that is still strong today. BPIR also serves as a cultural event and opportunity for families to enjoy and embrace the cowboy culture, while being educated and entertained with reenactments, history highlights, and western adventure.

Ben Johnson Days Youth Ranch Rodeo | Pawhuska, OK | 6/17

In March of 1995, a group of people from across the western United States created the Working Ranch Cowboys Association. WRCA produces the World Championship Ranch Rodeo as a means to showcase the skills of the working ranch cowboy and to raise funds for the WRCA Foundation.

Rodeo of the Ozarks Queen Pageant | Springdale, AR | 6/21

The Rodeo of the Ozarks Queen Pageant is a 60-year tradition featuring title-holders and contestants from the four-state area during four days of professional rodeo queen pageantry. Contestants compete in horsemanship, speech, interviews, appearance, and personality categories.The pageant is held in conjunction with the Rodeo of the Ozarks in Springdale, AR. Who will carry on the tradition?

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast | Colorado Springs, CO | 6/21

The Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast is one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic celebrations of its deep-rooted western heritage. The Street Breakfast has also become an annual fundraising event that supports our local military and their families. Mark your calendar and set your alarm for early morning so you can join us for this fun, festive and family-friendly event. We close down the streets, bring out the hay bales and cook up a tasty, hot breakfast for you to devour while you listen to the renowned Flying W Wranglers as well as the country/rock band Exit West and the talented students from the Colorado Springs Conservatory. The Sweetwater Native American dancers will thrill and amaze with their authentic dress and dances.

Do you and your kids love to dress up in western wear? Pull out your cowboy hats, boots, jeans and bandannas (or other kinds of costumes) to celebrate the start of the Colorado Springs rodeo season with the 75th Annual Lil’ Cowboys & Cowgirls Roundup. Your fancy duds will get you in the right frame of mind to enjoy a morning full of western fun and you may even win a ride on the Western Spirit float in the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade.

Stout Ranch Rodeo | Fort Worth, TX | 6/23 – 6/24

Thank you to everyone who supported us for 2 years running in Graham! We proudly gathered some of the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls at the wonderful Young County Arena, and this year we’ve set our sights on one of the most historic venues in rodeo – the Cowtown Coliseum.

Come see us June 23rd & 24th for two afternoon performances, nestled right between the cattle drives that take place twice daily in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Gather your friends and family and spend the day with some of the best food, shopping, and live entertainment this side of the Mississippi.

OSY Annual Open Horse Show | Omaha, NE | 6/24

Our biggest event of the year! We have a variety of classes for all levels of riding whether you’re a beginner or lifelong rider.

Halter class, reining class, trail class, showmanship, English classes and many more.
In the afternoon we will have speed events, ride a buck and a few other fun events.

CO Championship Youth Ranch Rodeo | Hugo, CO | 6/24

In March of 1995, a group of people from across the western United States created the Working Ranch Cowboys Association. WRCA produces the World Championship Ranch Rodeo as a means to showcase the skills of the working ranch cowboy and to raise funds for the WRCA Foundation.

Rose City Airfest | Tyler, TX | 6/30

In celebration of America and to benefit East Texas Veterans, CampV is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Rose City Airfest