Tucson Rodeo 2020 – La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros

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It’s time for the Tucson Rodeo 2020! Gear up and pull on your cowboy boots, because the annual PRCA rodeo is kicking off February 15-23, 2020. Tucson, I hope you are ready for all of the great fun that comes with the Tucson Rodeo. Make sure to catch all the behind the scenes action on your favorite Cowboy Lifestyle Network social channel. Hang on!

Tucson, Arizona, famous for its wild western flair has seen its fair share of award-winning western action. While it may be a hotspot for filming some of the world’s most popular westerns, including Tombstone (1993) and The Frisco Kid (1979,) Tucson is much more than a movie set! Each year Tucson pulls out all the stops for one of the most exciting events in rodeo, La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros, running February 15th-23rd. This 9-day long party is for the cowboys and cowgirls as they compete in PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) rodeo events such as bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing.

With a past as rich as a prospector hitting gold, La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros combines western tradition, with new-age excitement to create one of the most exciting events during the PRCA season. The year was 1925 when an idea sparked in Leighton Kramer to draw more visitors to Tucson during the mid-winter months. With a chance to promote Tucson and celebrate its western history, La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros was born.

Full Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, FEB. 15: TUCSON RODEO OPENING DAY

11 a.m. – gates open

NOON – Coors Barn opens – enjoy a live feed of the Tucson Rodeo*
12:30 p.m. RAM Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 – 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
4 – 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance – $5 online or at the door; 21 years old and older only. (Access with purchase of a rodeo ticket plus $5 per person; includes admission to after-rodeo Coors Barn Dance.)

SUNDAY, FEB. 16: SECOND PERFORMANCE

Pink Day – Cowboys & fans wear pink to support breast cancer initiatives. Chicks n Chaps breast cancer research fundraising event returns. Sponsored by Arizona Oncology. Visit the Chicksnchapsaz.org now.

8 a.m. Chicks n Chaps Women’s Rodeo Clinic
11 a.m. – gates open

NOON – Coors Barn opens – enjoy live feed of the Tucson Rodeo*
12:30 p.m. RAM Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 – 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
4 – 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance – $5 online or at the door; 21 years and older only. (*Access with purchase of a rodeo ticket plus $5 per person; includes admission to after-rodeo Coors Barn Dance.)

THURSDAY, FEB. 20

TUCSON RODEO PARADE 9 A.M.

Over 200 non-motorized floats are on display along the one and one-half mile parade route beginning at Park Ave. and Ajo Way, proceeding south on Park to Irvington Rd. Tickets for Grandstand seating at Irvington and South 6th Ave, $10 adults, $5 kids under 13. Call (520) 294-1280 for grandstand tickets.

THIRD PERFORMANCE

11 a.m. – gates open

NOON – Coors Barn opens – enjoy live feed of the Tucson Rodeo*

12:30 p.m. RAM Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo
2 – 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition
4 – 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance – $5 online or at the door; 21 years and older only. (*Access with purchase of a rodeo ticket plus $5 per person; includes admission to after-rodeo Coors Barn Dance.)

FRIDAY, FEB. 21: FOURTH PERFORMANCE

11 a.m. – gates open

NOON – Coors Barn opens – enjoy live feed of the Tucson Rodeo*

SATURDAY, FEB. 22: FIFTH PERFORMANCE

11 a.m. – gates open

NOON – Coors Barn opens – enjoy live feed of the Tucson Rodeo*

SUNDAY, FEB. 23: TUCSON RODEO FINALS

11 a.m. – gates open

NOON – Coors Barn opens – enjoy live feed of the Tucson Rodeo*

Cowboy Lifestyle Network hopes you will join us in celebrating Tucson’s rich history and the rodeo thrills, spills, and excitement at La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros this February! Tickets can be purchased here!

Krysta Paffrath

Hi everyone! I'm Krysta Paffrath, I am a proud Arizona native who has a passion for everything business and rodeo. I am beyond thrilled to be the Editor in Chief for Cowboy Lifestyle Network. With my background in digital marketing and rodeo, this was a natural fit for me to join the team. My adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit has guided me to work in many places like the WYO Quarter Horse Ranch in Thermopolis, Wyoming, a working cattle ranch in Seligman, Arizona, and many places in between. I am passionate about preserving the western way of life and working with different brands and rodeos to make that happen. If you're looking for a write-up, please shoot me an email at krysta@clngo.com. Learn more about me at krystapaffrath.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!