Each August, Arizona cowboys and cowgirls mark their calendars for the start of the Payson Pro Rodeo. This PRCA event, billed as the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, is always filled with plenty of thrills, spills, and surprises, and this year’s event promises to be no exception. And with lots of media coverage from the likes of the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, Ak-Chin Indian Community, and the Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team, even fans who attend this great rodeo will be able to learn plenty about the behind-the-scenes action that happens here.
Rodeo Events
With many of the world’s best rodeo competitors scheduled to appear, there’s no doubt the PRCA Payson Pro Rodeo will be bigger, better, and more exciting than ever before. Some of the events fans will be treated to include:
–Bull riding
–Steer roping
–Bronc busting
–Steer wrestling
–Barrel racing
Having had many of these events for 135 years, the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo never fails to bring a high level of excitement to Payson each year.
Rodeo History
Started in the wild west of 1880s Arizona, the PRCA Payson Pro Rodeo has a rich and varied history. Started by local ranchers and cowhands who wanted to get together to show off their skills and have some fun, the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo originally could be found taking place on Main Street and Highway 87. And in addition to the rodeo events, the early days of the rodeo also featured plenty of gambling tables and great food. And while the gambling tables may no longer be present, the great food is, along with an old-fashioned parade, rodeo concert and dance, and much more.
Purchase Your Tickets
With more than $50,000 in prize money at stake, there’s no doubt the 2018 PRCA Payson Pro Rodeo will have plenty of exciting competition each night. Therefore, be sure to purchase your tickets for this event, which runs August 16-18. To do so, visit www.gopaysonprorodeo.com/Tickets.html, or give Bill Armstrong a call at 928-474-9440 if you need additional information. As fans who have attended this rodeo for years can attest, once you attend the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, you’ll become a fan for life. Whether you are into the bull riding, steer wrestling, or other events, you’re sure to find plenty of reasons to cheer on your favorite competitor. Rather than stay home and miss all the fun, get your tickets now to the 2018 PRCA Payson Pro Rodeo.
