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70th Annual Taylor Rodeo: Celebrate the Taylor Way!

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Taylor, Arizona – High-flying fireworks, a BBQ with all the fixins, family, friends, and great summer weather may come to mind when planning your 4th of July week. While celebrating the birth of the red, white, and blue may seem complete with the activities listed above, there’s one American pastime you won’t want to miss during your 4th of July celebrations… rodeo! 

Credit: Cowboy Lifestyle NetworkCredit: Cowboy Lifestyle Network
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Taylor, Arizona sure knows how to throw a party. With 69 years of rodeo thrills in the books, this year’s 70th Annual Taylor Rodeo will take place on July 6th at the Taylor Rodeo Park. With over 2,000 brand-new bleacher seats added, thousands of rodeo fans will be entertained as they cheer on the rodeo’s top human, equine, and bovine athletes! 

Barrels, bulls, steers, and more, The Taylor Rodeo has all the rodeo events you know and love. But the action isn’t limited to the arena! Check out the full Taylor Rodeo schedule below! 

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Taylor Rodeo Schedule

Friday, July 5th 

12 pm | Super Fresh Calf-Roping with Calf Roping Slack following | Rodeo Grounds | FREE
7 pm | Cowboy Poetry | Rodeo Grounds Pavillion | FREE

Saturday, July 6th 

5 am | Firing of the Anvil | Free
6 am-7 am | Pancake Breakfast | Rodeo Grounds Pavillion | FREE
10 am | Barrel Racing & Breakaway Roping | Rodeo Grounds | FREE
11 am-9 pm | Food Vendors & Arts and Crafts Fair | Rodeo Grounds 
7 pm | Rodeo | Rodeo Grounds | See Ticket Pricing Below
9 pm | Fireworks Presentation | Rodeo Grounds
9:30 pm | Rodeo Dance | Rodeo Grounds Pavillion

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Rodeo Tickets

Don’t miss your chance to get tickets to the 2024 Taylor Rodeo and spend a wonderful 4th of July weekend in cool Northern Arizona! Keep in mind tickets are only available for purchase at the Taylor Rodeo Grounds gate only!

General Entry | $10.00

Children 7 & Under | FREE

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Taryn Cantrell

Taryn Cantrell is an Arizona native with a lifelong connection to the rodeo arena. From her roots in barrel racing to her role as the 2017 Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and her involvement with the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, Taryn celebrates her western heritage with enthusiasm and authenticity. Taryn holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University, allowing her to merge her passion for music with her love of cowboy culture. As a singer and bassist, Taryn performs with bands across Phoenix and beyond including Great American Regret, Honey Marie Knight, and Sareena Dominguez. Taryn is passionate about blending her diverse interests to offer an authentic and engaging perspective on journalism. Her goal is to connect readers to the events, concerts, and celebrations that matter most, bringing them closer to the experiences she treasures. Whether you’re attending your very first rodeo or adding another to your collection of memories, Taryn is here to guide you every step of the way!

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