GCPRA Copper Dust Stampede Rodeo in Globe, AZ

If you’re in the Globe, Arizona area, and even if you’re not, you should see about getting out to the 2016 GCPRA Copper Dust Stampede Rodeo at the Gila County Fairgrounds. While the annual event takes place on May 6th and 7th, the festivities will actually start early with a kick-off party throughout the surrounding area. As early as April 28th and up until May 2nd, participating local eateries within a 50 mile radius of the event will be offering great food and savings in anticipation of the upcoming rodeo.

Every cowboy and cowgirl in Globe is bracing for the big event. Year to year, the GCPRA Copper Dust Stampede Rodeo just gets bigger and better and more exciting. This time out the pro rodeo features stock contractor Slash M Rodeo Co. Inc., who will be supplying some of the best animals in the region, and Bryan Frye and Rockin’ B Productions, who will announce the events and entertain the crowd. You can also expect family-friendly entertainment from Slim Garner, the event’s official professional rodeo clown.
When you attend, you can look forward to a free dance with great food, drink and live music from Moonshine Mafia, one of the hottest blues-country fried bands in music right now. The dance is only one aspect of the Copper Dust Stampede Rodeo.

Every year, the GCPRA brings some of the most exciting rodeo performances you’re going to see. The action packed fun will officially begin on May 6th, highlighted by junior events. The next morning, Broad Street will be the site of the rodeo’s annual parade. That night, starting at 6 p.m., there will be more pro rodeo and the night closing with that free rodeo dance. Expect a lot of fun activities for the kids, as well as a market filled with souvenirs, gifts, and great food and drink.

Every cowboy and cowgirl is going to want to be in Globe, Arizona, on May 6th and 7th for the action at the Gila County Fairgrounds. If you can’t make it out to the GCPRA Copper Dust Stampede Rodeo, you can still follow the event. The media team will consist of the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Ak-Chin Indian Community and Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team. Followers of pro rodeo know these three organizations are going to do what it takes to support and promote professional rodeo and the cowboy lifestyle that inspires it.

Last Updated on 04/17/2019 by Aaron Kuhl

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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.

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