The High Desert Stampede kicks off Rodeo season March 31st & April 1st, 2017.
The High Desert Stampede ain’t your Daddy’s rodeo and it’s not ur Momma’s fashion show neither. The High Desert Stampede at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is home to the finest home grown bareback talent in the nation. With 360 degree views that let you commune with the live action wether you’re grabbing a drink or on the edge of your seats.
Central Oregon is boots and chaps and cowboy hats but also bikes and brews and big mountain views. Central Oregon breeds and builds the best Rodeo athletes, because we authentically ranch, farm and raise the old fashioned way, by hand, by horse, by hoof.
The High Desert Stampede showcases home grown talent from Bobby Mote, Brian Bain, Austin Foss, Steven Peebles, Charly Crawford to Wyatt Bloom. The fertile pastures of Central Oregon fed by the Sister’s Mountians – faith, hope and charity – is where bareback riders lose their minds, to find their souls. “Let’s go get’um boys.”
So get up to get down at the High Desert Stampede. Come buck, brew and big mountain view with us in Central Oregon. With so much freedom in Central Oregon it’s your Rodeo and everyone’s invited.”
Danny O'Donnell As the co-founder of Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN) Cowboy Lifestyle Network - now a western media powerhouse with over 4 million fans, Danny has become a trusted voice in rodeo culture, horse care, and Western traditions. CLN’s success is no accident; it’s built on Danny’s deep understanding of the Western way of life-its values, people, and economic engine. His work connects brands, events, and fans across a thriving industry, from the Rodeo Scottsdale to the Super Bowl Party Trophy Bar. Danny’s journey from Arizona ranch life to Western media trailblazer is rooted in authenticity, grit, and community. Danny’s passion started early, shaped by eight years in Pinal County’s 4-H program, where he raised lambs and learned ranching hands-on. At Arizona State University, he became a division 1 collegiate diver, team captain, and earned a B.S. degree - fueling his entrepreneurial spirit. After a decade of corporate management experience, he launched CLN with his brother Patrick to amplify the voice of the Western community. "Giving back has always mattered to me," Danny shares. His ongoing support for Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and a 25-year CLN Christmas Toy Drive speaks volumes. Through action, Danny has built not just a brand, but a legacy of trust and impact in the Western world.
