Rodeo de Santa Fe
The 62nd Annual Rodeo de Santa Fe is set for June 22-25th, 2011. The Annual Rodeo de Santa Fe is sanctioned by the PRCA so there are many names we will be seeing and hearing about in the world of Professional Rodeo. The Rodeo began in 1949 when Roy Butler, Austin “slim” Green, Gene Petchesky, Paul Ragle, Paul Rutledge and few others had a dream and determination to organize a PRO rodeo in Santa Fe. This dream exceeded their expectations and became what is today, one of the top 60 Pro rodeos in the nation. In 2010 we had 590 contestants, we hope this will continue to grow.
Rodeo de Santa Fe is fun for the entire family, with many events for the little ones! The Mutton Bustin’ and Sheep Scramble continue to be a crowd favorite of young and old alike! Not to mention the carnival midway, concessions and a beer garden.
Rodeo Clown Reunion Meets During Rodeo de Santa Fe
The laugh-getters and cowboy-savers are at it again! You can never gather forty or so former rodeo clowns without expecting to grin, chuckle, and guffaw. Regardless of how long they have been absent from the rodeo arena their humor still reigns especially when they are wearing their familiar make-up and costumes, which they will do during the activities. These honorees’ ability to talk and kibbitz with the fans and make everyone around them have a great time is a God-given talent. Their gait may be slower and their hand might shake, but their ability to entertain is still in place. People planning to attend the Rodeo de Santa Fe held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 22nd through the 25th, will truly enjoy the opportunity to visit with these early day barrelmen, bullfighters and comedic clowns.
Anyone interested in learning more about the up-coming gathering of these fearless funnymen and super-athletes can contact chairman, Gail Woerner, at rodeogal@airmail.net or 512-266-1001.
Support Wounded Veterans
On behalf of the Rodeo de Santa Fe we would like to take this time to add our endorsement to that of Cabinet Secretary for Veterans Affairs, Col. Tim Hale as well as that of the Wrangler National Patriot Program and invite Horses for Heroes- New Mexico, Inc. Cowboy Up Program as our exclusive veterans program partner for the 62nd Annual Rodeo de Santa Fe. Last year was a huge success when your warriors proudly rode in our annual downtown parade and again into our opening performance as a tribute to all of those who have given all to keep our nation free. We look forward to having your combat warriors as part of this year's activities once again.
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