SUMMER RODEO
Christmas in July
Y
ou might be wondering what kind of Christmas could possibly be on the calendar for cowboys in July. The truth is, every year on the weekend of July 4th is one of the busiest and most profitable weekends of the rodeo season. Cowboys and cowgirls alike are making a mad dash to hit some of the largest paid events of the season. The difference of missing just one of these rodeos could end up in losing your spot in the rankings within a matter of days. To give you just a small idea, on any normal weekend, there are anywhere from 15-17 rodeos taking place every Friday-Sunday. There are over 30 rodeos taking place on July 1st-3rd alone, which is what would be considered the official “Cowboy Christmas” but contestants are traveling that whole week. Below I have highlighted some of the most prestigious rodeos that cowboys and cowgirls have their eye on in order to move the needle in their earnings.
Cody Stampede Rodeo July 1 - 4, 2022 | Cody, Wy codystampederodeo.com This year will be the 103rd anniversary of the Cody Stampede Rodeo in Cody, Wyoming. Contestants will compete for over $400,000 in prize money. The rodeo capital of the world promises nothing but the best in entertainment. In addition to the tried and true Cody Stampede, you can also enjoy the nightly Cody Nite Rodeo which runs every night June-August. The Cody Nite Rodeo has been running since 1938 and continues to be one of the best places for rodeo in the west.
Folsom Pro Rodeo July 1 - 3, 2022 | Folsom, Ca folsomprorodeo.com Taking place the first three days of July, Folsom Pro Rodeo is one to add to your bucket list. Over the course of the July 4th weekend, Folsom will welcome over 21,000 attendees. After taking a hiatus during Covid, Folsom is ready to kick open the chutes and have one of their best years yet. If you want to attend, make sure to purchase your tickets early because they are anticipating a sold-out show before the gates even open.
6
