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Walla Walla Frontier Days Royalty place 2nd in the 2016 Omak Parade
Washington rodeo fans have reason to cheer. The Walla Walla Fairgrounds is getting ready to host the annual
Walla Walla Frontier Days, which are being held from August 31-September 4, 2016. This includes a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioned pro rodeo from September 2, 3 and 4, which will be a very special event that fans of rodeos and cowboy life won’t want to miss. Keep reading to learn all the details about this exciting event.
President Linda and Director Miriam at Walla Walla Frontier Days
The first Walla Walla Frontier Days was first held in 1886. Although it has been known by many names over the years, the event has always been a fair celebration that honors the agricultural heritage of the area. Over the years, the biggest part of the festival has been the PRCA rodeo. The rodeo this year is set to be full of thrilling excitement that cannot be missed.
A Rodeo Thrill Ride 
The Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association event starts on September 2 at the
Walla Walla Fairgrounds with “Tough Enough to Wear Pink?” night. Rodeo contestants and fans alike are encouraged to wear pink to raise awareness of breast cancer. The night starts with Mutton Bustin’ at 6:45 pm. The Mutton Bustin’ is a nightly event for kids to kick off the rodeo. The adult portion of the rodeo starts at 7:00 pm each night.
Bullfighters Rowdy Barry and Ryan Wilson PRCA The Greatest Night Rodeo
The next evening, September 3, is a night that is always one of the highlights of the event, “Rodeo Legends” night. This tradition began in 2008. It is a night to honor the cowboys and cowgirls of the Walla who have best demonstrated the cowboy way of life. These heroes are saluted for blazing a trail of cowboy achievement that future generations will be able to appreciate. This year’s Rodeo Legends are Leland Kelly, Rocky Robbins and Pam Talbot-Thompson.
John Payne of the One Arm Bandit Company with CLN’s Patrick OD O’Donnell and Friends
September 4, the final night of the PRCA rodeo, is “We Salute Our military” night. This night is all about honoring the service and sacrifice our veterans have given us. Each night of the Walla Walla Frontier Days Rodeo features loads of exciting action, including bareback riding, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, WPRA barrel racing and team roping. This year will also feature a specialty act,
John Payne the One-Armed Bandit. The roping tricks and horse riding stunts this one-armed cowboy performs have wowed crowds all over the country.
Come out and experience all the excitement for yourself at the Walla Walla Frontier Days. There will be fun at this Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association event for all ages. This is a great family-friendly event that everyone will love.
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Aaron Kuhl 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.
