ANNUAL JULY 4 RODEO

The annual July 4th rodeo is a UPRA sanctioned 2 day event showcasing cowboys and cowgirls demonstrating their skills in bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, breakaway, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, and team roping. The rodeo is put on by the Whitesboro Riding Club and is sponsored by local businesses that provide $9500 added money to the pot for contestants. Vendor booths offering bbq, iced drinks, regular concession, souvenirs, and even a mechanical bull liven up the area around the stands.

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Our Annual rodeo averages 1250 spectators and 300+ contestants with families and friends attending. We have even earned a spot among the "Top 5 Rodeos in the UPRA." Our rodeo is part of the Cowboy Christmas Performance Bonus Run that only takes play over the 4th of July weekend. Our Rodeo Events include Bull Riding, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Dogging, Ladies Breakaway, and Ranch Bronc with extra family events like Kids Calf Scramble, Women's Steer Scramble, and Youth Barrel Racing.

 

Our rodeo also features the crowning of our Rodeo Royalty. Young ladies and gentlemen compete for the titles of Miss Whitesboro Riding Club Rodeo Queen, Princess, and Buckaroo/Buckarette. This competition encourages contestants to promote the sport of rodeo at public events with a positive approach and teaches the value of horsemanship along with friendship. Each contestant gains lifelong skills, including public speaking, interviewing, and social skills. Contestants ride each night at the Rodeo and interact with the crowd, providing giveaways. All titled Royalty spend a year representing WRC at local Rodeos, parades, festivals, and present awards at all WRC events.

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The show concludes with a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday nights. This is great local family fun. Tickets are $10 for adults (12+) and $8 (4-11) for kids at the gate, children 3 & under free! Buy your tickets early from one of our rodeo royalty contestants or here online and get a discount!

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If you wish to be a contestant, go here for entry information or on the Next Gen Rodeo App.