Known for hosting some of the best rodeos in the United States, Arizona is a state that always has something to offer cowboys and cowgirls who love the thrills and spills that are always a part of this Old West tradition. To keep the tradition alive, rodeo fans in Arizona will head to Globe on March 11th and 12th to enjoy the GCPRA Copper Dust Stampede. Held at the Gila County Fairgrounds, this year’s rodeo is expected to be bigger and better than ever before, with more events, prize money, and activities for fans on the schedule. Costing only five dollars to attend, it’s a family-friendly event that has something to please parents, kids, and everyone in between.
Media Coverage
As with all important rodeo events, the GCPRA Copper Dust Stampede in Globe will have its share of extensive media coverage. Along with the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Earnhardt Auto Centers, and Papa John’s Pizza Road Team, the Cowboy Lifestyle Network will lead the way in giving fans a unique look at the rodeo and its competitors. Offering videos, photos, and behind-the-scenes interviews, CLN and its media partners are sure to make this event come alive for everyone.
What Makes the GCPRA Copper Dust Event So Much Fun?
For cowboys and cowgirls who come to Globe for this event, they simply have more fun than they ever imagined. Beginning Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m., fans will be able to witness the annual parade, along with various vendors selling tasty food and other souvenirs. And for those who want to trade their boots for some dancing shoes, a free dance will take place after the rodeo featuring the Harry Luge Band.
GCPRA Copper Dust Stampede Events
Along with the numerous fun activities taking place at the fairgrounds, the Stampede will have plenty of events that highlight the skills of each competitor. Among the events scheduled to take place are:
- Steer wrestling
- Team roping
- Saddle bronc riding
- Pee-wee barrels
- Junior barrel racing
- Bull riding
- Calf roping
And to make things even more interesting, an additional $5,000 in prize money will be on the line, making each competitor work even harder to claim the top prize.
Don’t Miss the Stampede
With ticket prices so affordable and so many fun-filled events on the schedule, fans will be flocking to the fairgrounds in Globe to witness the thrills and spills that always take place at the Stampede.
