[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2016 Festa do Peão de Barretos will be taking place in Brazil as it has every year since 1956. That was the year the event started. Cattle ranchers competed head-to-head with their herds that year. It’s now a festival with almost a million people per year.
Festival Schedule
The 2016 festival is set to take place in Barretos, Brazil for 10 days in the middle of August. Cowboys and cowgirls interested in watching or competing in the rodeo can attend during the festival, which is August 18th through August 28th.
Jeff Harris, Eugenio Jose Santos and Patrick O’Donnell
Monster Energy
What started as a two-year partnership between the Professional Bull Riders or PBR and Monster Energy Drink has been expanded by another year. Jim Haworth, the Chairman and CEO of PBR, has said before that the brand of Monster Energy Drink has long been about people who desire to be the best, which makes the partnership synergistic. The Monster Energy Event is taking place on August 20th and August 24th this year at the Festa do Peão de Barretos.
Jeff Harris, Esnar Ribeiro and Patrick O’Donnell
Media Event Coverage
Along with some of the local television channels in Brazil, the festival and rodeo was covered by Cowboy Lifestyle Network, the Ak-Chin Indian Community, and Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team during last year’s Festa do Peão de Barretos.
After soccer, the rodeo and bull riding is one of the best-loved sports in Brazil, and the Cowboy Lifestyle Network covered the event last year. It’s one of their favorite rodeos.
Events at the Festa do Peão de Barretos
Bull Riding
Barrel Racing
Steer Wrestling
The Rodeo
Mutton Bustin
The Festa do Peão is the second biggest rodeo in the entire world. Eight of the PBR World Champions have come from Brazil. The champions include:
CLN and Cowboys at Festa do Peão de Barretos Rodeo in Brazil
Music for the Festival Each day of the festival there will be singers and entertainers on stage for the visitors to enjoy. They include Simone and Simaria on August 18th, Ze Felipe on August 19th, Chris Weaver Band on August 21st and DJ Alok on the 26th. This year’s festival is sure to be as exciting and fun-filled as previous years. With plenty of activities for young and old, it’s sure to be fun for the entire family![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27253″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” >
Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.