The fun and excitement begins on September 1 and extends through September 3 when the Walla Walla Frontier Days Rodeo commences at the fairgrounds. Western sports fans have the chance to see many of their PRCA favorites compete in the lineup of traditional rodeo events.
Walla Walla Frontier Days Rodeo History
In addition to the annual fair festivities, the Walla Walla management team opted to bring more excitement to the event by adding the Frontier Days Rodeo in 1913. The first rodeo featured cowboys and cowgirls competing in a number of events. By 1938, lights were added to the fairgrounds enabling Walla Wall to host the “Greatest Night Rodeo on Earth.”
In 1948, the Big 4 Rodeo Association was founded. The organization consists of the Horse Heaven Round Up Rodeo, the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Rodeo, the Lewiston Roundup and the Pendleton Round-Up. Competitors amassing the most combined points from all four rodeos walks away with a cash prize and the specially crafted Stoney Saddlery saddle, which boasts the Big 4 Rodeos logo.
Charities Honored
The Tough Enough to Wear Pink symbol is the ongoing campaign promoted by rodeos and western events to raise funds and awareness of the fight against breast cancer. Western athletes and spectators are encouraged to wear pink in support. Walla Walla is also proud to be a partner of the Providence St. Mary Foundation.
PRCA Legends Honored
On Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., Brent Palmer, Kelli Currin and Brad Gleason join the ranks of past western heroes in the Rodeo Legends hall of fame for the courage and stamina demonstrated throughout their lives while living the “cowboy way of life.”
Along with the many cowboys and cowgirls competing in nightly PRCA events, the Walla Walla Royal Queen and her court will also be in attendance. The royal court for 2017 includes Karissa Stubblefield-Queen, Abby Ann Grudzinski-Princess and Angelea Larish-Princess.
Additional Events
Josh Turner & Ned LeDoux in concert-August 30-7:00 P.M.
Demolition Derby-Thursday, August 31-6:00 P.M.
Whisky Creek in concert-7:00 to 10:30 P.M.
Motorcycle Show & Shine-Friday, September 1-3:00 to 6:00 P.M. followed by Queensrÿche in concert
Walla Walla Frontier Days Parade-Saturday, September 2nd-10:00 A.M.
Car Show-3:00 to 6:00 P.M. followed by Phil Vassar in concert
Shanks Pony in concert-Sunday, September 3-7:00 to 10:00 P.M.
Walla Walla Frontier Days Rodeo Tickets
Gate admission tickets go on sale beginning Monday, April 10-9:00 A.M.
The tickets for nightly rodeos, concerts, the demolition derby or combined events are available online through ExtremeTix.
Ongoing media coverage for the PRCA events and festivities will be provided by the Cowboy Lifestyle Network, the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Earnhardt Auto Centers and Papa John’s Road Team.
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