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PRCA - Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association Legend has it that rodeo was born on July 4, 1869 when two groups of cowboys from neighboring ranches met in Deer Trail, CO, to settle an argument over who was the best at performing everyday ranching tasks. That competition is considered to be the first rodeo which evolved into rodeo as we know it today. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) was created almost by accident in 1936 when a group of cowboys walked out of a rodeo at the Boston Gardens to protest the actions of rodeo promoter W.T. Johnson, who refused to add the cowboys' entry fees to the rodeo's total purse. Today, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world. The recognized leader in professional rodeo, the PRCA is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry. The PRCA sanctions more than 600 rodeos annually in 38 states, in addition to four Canadian provinces, and ensures that every PRCA-sanctioned event is managed with fairness and competence and that the livestock used is healthy and cared for to the highest standards. To see a complete list of PRCA Rodeo events, click here. |
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The Desert Foothills Community Association presents 2 PRCA Rodeos during the WWCCR&C in October. 1. Saturday at 7:00 PM 2. Sunday at 2:00 pm Stay Tuned for Family passes, carnival ride passes and rodeo tickets Parking is 1 bag of food or $2, all are donated to the Desert Hills Food Bank in honor of Candy Read and her community spirit. |
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Mutton Bustin’ Mutton Bustin is the most entertaining event allowing aspiring cowboys & cowgirls to show their true grit. Entry categories consist of age groups 4,5,6 and 7 year olds weighing 75 lbs or less. All contestants are required to wear protective helmets, they can bring their own or we will provide one. Scoring is simple, the longest rides get into the finals on Sunday and the longest ride wins an official Rodeo Belt Buckle (per age group), like all Cowboys. For an application, Click Here Sponsored by Barry Meyers Trust, & Bob Hartman New York Life |
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The Desert Foothills Community Association presents Mutton Bustin’, During the WWCCR&C in October, this event occurs with and during the Bull Riding Event. 1. Friday sign up starts at 6:00pm, event starts at 7:00pm 2. Sunday at 12:00pm Finals (rodeo admission applies, see above) Admission Parking is items of non-perishable food for Desert Hills Food bank |
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Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant during Fiesta Days Click on the title above to get the full schedule of events and further details. Admission is free to the Horsemanship Competition at the Memorial Arena. |
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A Special Thank You to our Sponsors and Supporters Without them and their generous contributions, our events would not occur! |
