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Reno Rodeo 2015

Written by

Jodi Erpelding

Reno Rodeo

What is the Reno Rodeo and where is it held?

Only the wildest and richest rodeo in the West! The Reno Rodeo is a 10-day event, and a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association) based sporting event. The Reno Rodeo is a profitless organization with over 500 volunteers. Over 140,000 cowboy and cowgirl fans will attend the 4th richest PRCA tour rodeo. The event benefits the Reno/Sparks area economy with over $42 million going to hotels, restaurants, casinos and retail. The Reno Rodeo has been nationally televised on Fox Sports Net, CBS Sports, Versus, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Classic.

X-treme Bull Riding:

Reno Rodeo Bull Riding by Kyle Jones

This X-treme Bull Riding Tour break featured 40 of the world’s best professional bulls and bull riders in the country. With Xtreme action, Pyrotechnics, Rock ‘n Roll, and eight seconds of the best pro bull-riding, it is sure to be a good time. You cannot forget about the assemblage of 40,000 cowboy and cowgirl fans that were on their feet the whole evening cheering on their favorite bull riders.

Event Schedule:

Jun. 14th, 15th and 16th
- 8:00PM – Cattle Drive
Jun. 17th
- 5:30PM – Businessman Steer Decorating
- 8:00 PM – Cattle Drive
Jun. 18th
- 7:00PM – X-treme Bull Riding
- 8:00PM – Cattle Drive
Jun. 19th-26th
- The 19th is Patriot Night, so do not forget to wear your Red, White and Blue!
  8:00AM- Drill Team Competition
- 10:00AM- Timed Events (WPRA and PRCA)
- 4:00PM Carnival
- 7:00PM- Bareback Bull Riding, Businessman Steer Decorating, Mutton Bustin, Saddle Bronc,
- Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Women’s Barrel Racing (WPRA)
- 8:00PM- Cattle Drive
Jun. 27th
- 8:00AM – Lita Scott Barrel Race
- 9:00AM – Cowboy Church
- 12:00PM – Carnival
- 7:00PM – Bareback Bull Riding, Businessman Steer Decorating, Mutton Bustin, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Women’s Barrel Racing, Wrangler Gold Tour.

Musical Appearances:

On top of everything that will be going on here, on June 16th at 8:00PM Little Big Town will be making a special music appearance at the Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena.

All around, you should have an amazing time at the Rodeo. Saddle up cowboy or cowgirl and come on out to the wildest, richest rodeo in the west!

Official CNFR 2015 Press Releases:

Jodi Erpelding

I grew up on a Midwest farm with dirt under my fingernails and the sound of wind rustling through cornfields. My childhood was all about 4H – raising pigs and horses, learning to bake and sew, and discovering the magic of transforming a garden into jars of summer sunshine. Those years taught me the value of hard work, the thrill of seeing a project through to the end, and the simple joy of creating something beautiful. A country girl with a need for speed and a thirst for adventure. Maybe that's why I love the feeling of wind in my hair – whether I'm cruising down a dusty road on my Harley or tackling a mountain trail on my trusty mountain bike. Some of my earliest memories of rodeo are watching my father compete at small local events. That's also where my love for country music comes in – long car rides listening to 8 tracks. The lyrics and melodies always spoke to my soul. These days, you'll find me cheering on the cowboys and cowgirls at rodeos, two-stepping to my favorite bands, belting out a country tune at a concert or sharing stories and laughter with friends around a bonfire. When I'm not soaking up the country life and getting my boots dirty, I'm a nurse, caring for folks in my community. Follow along for more stories from the heart of rodeo and country life!