The World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo 2024

Payson, Arizona – This is where rodeo began. Starting in 1884 the annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo is a world-famous event that will celebrate over 140 consecutive years kicking off on August 16th and 17th, 2024. This August rodeo is full of rich Western tradition and holds dear the title of “best small-town rodeo in the world.” Get your tickets now for the longest-running rodeo in the United States.

The World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo
August 16th & 17th, 2024
1400 South Beeline Hwy
Payson, Arizona 85541

History

The first rodeos in Payson provided local ranchers and cowhands a chance to get together and compare their roping and ranching skills during the annual “down time” before the big fall roundup. There were only a couple of events in those early rodeos, but it was not long before cowboys from all over the state and beyond were showing up to compete in new events like bronc busting, bull riding, and steer roping.

Early Payson rodeos weren’t held in fancy arenas. The original venue was a meadow near the intersection of Main Street and Highway 87/The Beeline. Wagons and later autos created barriers to line Main Street to form the ‘arena’.

Rodeo Events

*This rodeo is sanctioned by the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association ( PRCA).

• Bareback Riding
• Saddle Bronc Riding
• Bull Riding
• Steer Wrestling
• Tie Down Roping
• Team Roping
• Barrel Racing
• Women’s Breakaway
• Mutton Bustin
• Jr. Steer Riding

Rodeo Schedule

• Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – Chamber Mixer & Cowboy Cornhole
  • Payson Event Center: Come enjoy the Chamber Mixer at the Payson Event Center from 5-9 PM. Thank you to Crown Royal as the sponsor of the evening doing tastings! Appetizers served at 5:30 PM! Click here to register for the Cowboy Cornhole event here.
• Thursday, August 15th, 2024 – Women’s Cactus Series Barrel Racing
  • Sponsored by Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona.
  • Gates open @ 5 PM Performance @ 6 PM Admission (1) can of food.
  • Various food and merchandise vendors are available at the rodeo grounds. Adult beverages are available for purchase from the Payson Pro Rodeo Committee. Must be 21 years or older and comply with the Arizona Liquor Laws.
• Friday Night, August 16th, 2024 – Performance: Wrangler Bucking Cancer
  • Wear your pink shirt to show your support for breast cancer awareness Gates open @ 5 PM Performance @ 7 PM Proceeds to benefit local breast cancer awareness programs.
• Friday Night, August 16th, 2024 – World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Dance
  • Location: VIP tent
  • Starts after the last bull bucks!
  • Free for rodeo attendee’s!
  • $5.00 cover charge. Under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Western Fusion Band will be the highlight band!
• Saturday Day, August 17th, 2024 – Performance: Coca –Cola Family Day
  • Giveaways Family Day Pricing Gates open @ 11 AM Performance @ 1PM.
• Saturday Night, August 17th, 2024 – Special Patriot Performance
  • Wear your red, white, and blue to show your patriotism.
  • Gates open @ 5 PM Performance @ 7 PM Active Military receive free admission for general admission seating. (Show ID)
• Saturday Night, August 17th, 2024 – World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo Dance
  • Location: VIP tent
  • Starts after the last bull bucks! Free for rodeo attendee’s
  • $5.00 Cover Charge if not attending the Rodeo
  • Must me 21 or over or accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
  • Western Fusion Band will be the highlight band!

*Food vendors will be open!

Tickets

*Tickets are subject to availability and may not be available for purchase at the gates. It’s advisable to purchase online.

• Reserved seating sections will be the same price for all ages.
• Ages 7 and under FREE only in General Admission Sections.
• Come rain or shine – no refunds
• *Prices are subject to change*
• New Clear bag policy in place.
• Kids tickets MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Parking

Location: 1400 South Beeline Hwy, Payson, Arizona 85541

• General Public
  • You will go into the main entrance from Highway 87 into the rodeo grounds via Green Valley Parkway. Two lanes will lead one way in. You will be directed to paid public and handicap parking spaces.
  • Parking at each PRCA Rodeo Performance is $10.00 cash per vehicle payable upon entry to the Payson Event Center. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Overflow parking is available at the Casino across the highway.

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