The College National Finals Rodeo will be back in the saddle June 12th through the 18th. The CNFR will be in Casper, Wyoming, and bringing some of the most exciting rodeo a cowboy or cowgirl could want.
The first College National Finals Rodeo took place in 1948. The affectionate refer to it as the “Rose Bowl” of Western sports. Long before Casper became its permanent home in 1998, the CNFR was a champion promoter of events like barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding and team roping.
Hundreds of entrants will join the fun this year. Each cowboy and cowgirl that participates in the College National Finals Rodeo will be eligible for scholarships. Champions will take home $1,500 for their schools. The top winning men and women’s teams will be fighting for up to $5,000 in scholarships.
The CNFR is about preserving a traditional lifestyle that reminds us of a more rugged landscape. But it’s also about promoting education. Student athletes come out to the rodeo to compete, to earn money for their educations and schools, and, right after proving their mettle, getting back to the books. We’d love to think every audience member comes out to promote these ideals, as well as to have a good time!