74th Annual Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo 2019

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Come one, come all rodeo fans as we saddle up and head to Arizona’s wild west for a weekend full of rodeo action and community thrills as the 74th Annual Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo takes the stage at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. With 73 years of history beneath them, Silver Spur Rodeo, Inc. is proud to bring PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) action to the desert once again. This year’s rodeo is presented by Rain for Rent®, a world-wide recognized “leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions including pumping filtration and spill containment” (www.rainforrent.com).

From bucking bulls to bucking broncs and all that falls in-between, the 74th Annual Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo has all your favorite PRCA rodeo events. With three rodeo dates to choose from, come on down and enjoy the show!

The action starts on Friday, February 8th when gates open at 2pm. Come out early and enjoy shopping and a bite to eat before the rodeo! The show will begin at 4pm and is themed “Man Up Crusade Day.” Wear your purple rodeo shirts to support a cause that is bringing awareness to and fighting against domestic violence. The party continues at the Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo Dance hosted by Whiskey Road Saloon from 9pm till 2am.

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Saturday, February 9th marks day two of rodeo fun. Enjoy the cool morning air as you attend the Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo Parade featuring various floats, school bands, equestrian groups, and other organizations. Hit the rodeo grounds early at 2pm and prepare for another high-flying, action packed rodeo performance at 4pm. This rodeo performance is all about Tough Enough to Wear Pink. Wear your pink rodeo shirts to support the fight against breast cancer! The after party resumes at Whiskey Road Saloon that evening.

Image courtesy of Rachel Twoguns & the Yuma Sun

The final day of rodeo will take place Sunday, February 10th. Gates will open at 12pm and the rodeo performance will commence at 2pm. Sunday is Military Appreciation Day, wear red, white, and blue to support our military heroes. Championship rounds will take place and the top cowboys and cowgirls from the weekend’s activities will be awarded their trophy buckles.

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Since the 1940s Yuma, Arizona has been celebrating and preserving Arizona’s western heritage through the Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo. Through service, donation, and involvement in the community and its youth, this tradition has continued and grown throughout the years. Join Cowboy Lifestyle Network in celebrating the 74th Annual Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo!

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For ticket pricing and information, make sure to check out: www.dirtroadtickets.com

Taryn Cantrell

Taryn Cantrell is an Arizona native who has spent many hours in the rodeo arena. Having grown up barrel racing, serving as the 2017 Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and as a member of the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, Taryn is passionate about her western heritage and all things rodeo. When she’s not on horseback, Taryn can be found playing her bass guitar, painting, and performing around Phoenix with her band. Taryn is a graduate of Arizona State University with her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance. Taryn is proud to combine her love of the arts with her love of rodeo and has been honored to sing The National Anthem at various rodeos across the beautiful state of Arizona. Alongside her love for art and music, preserving her western heritage and promoting the sport of rodeo are just two of Taryn’s many passions. Taryn is so honored to share her love of rodeo with Cowboy Lifestyle Network’s wonderful audience.