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 Danny co-founded Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN), now a western media powerhouse with over 4 million fans. CLN’s success reflects his deep understanding of the western community—not just its spirit, but its economic heartbeat—connecting businesses, events, and enthusiasts in a thriving industry. With this massive reach, Danny has become a trusted voice on rodeo culture, horse care, and Western traditions, covering events from the Houston Livestock Show to the Super Bowl Party Trophy Bar. His journey to building this platform began in Arizona, where he spent eight years in Pinal County’s 4-H program, learning ranching by caring for lambs and getting to know the land like an old friend. At Arizona State University, Danny shone as a two-time "All American" diver and team captain, graduating with a business degree that sparked his entrepreneurial drive. After a decade in corporate management sharpening his leadership skills, he launched CLN. "Giving back has always mattered to me," Danny shares. His support for Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and a 25-year CLN Christmas Toy Drive proves it, building community trust through action.
