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Rodeos

Rodeos are big here in Okanogan Country! Professional rodeo events in North Central Washington have cowboys and cowgirls pulling leather in the saddle with traditional events such as bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and trick riding. Watch bronco busting cowboys fly out of the chute and take to the arena in true western style! The horses and rodeo clowns seem to have just as much fun as the contestants! Feel the rush of adrenaline as beautiful rodeo queens run the barrel races in tight patterns with speed and agility. Or hold your breath in apprehension when the rodeo clowns sway incensed bulls away from a downed rider, saving him from a dangerous stomping! These high ranking contestants in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, PRCA, demonstrate their sheer athleticism and agility in the arena – it’s never a dull moment at a Okanogan Country Rodeo! Lasso up your partner and come join the fun! Here's a list of the rodeos you'll find, sorted by month. For upcoming dates and more information, please visit our Calendar page!

April

Methow Valley Backcountry Horsemen Spring Trail Ride

May

• Ride to the Rendezvous Horse ride, Pateros to Winthrop

• Washington Outfitters and Guides Association, Colorama Festival and ProWest Rodeo, Grand Coulee Dam area

• Packers' Rendezvous & 49r Days, Winthrop, Okanogan County Junior Rodeo, Omak Stampede arena

• Washington Cattlehorse Association, Omak Stampede arena

June

Tonasket Founders' Day, PRCA rodeo

July

July 4 Chesaw Family Rodeo, Chesaw

Republic Family Rodeo, Ferry County fairgrounds, (509) 775-2704

August

Omak Stampede

September

Ferry County Fair, Republic, (509) 775-3146

Okanogan County Fair and ProWest Rodeo, Okanogan County fairgrounds near Okanogan, (509) 422-1621 or ww.okanogancounty.org

October

ProWest Rodeo championships, Omak Stampede arena