All Competitors for the first CWWR of the 2018 season June 7th, Must Enter up on June 5th, 6:00-8:00pm via phone. All events except for the calf scramble must call in to enter up for the first rodeo of the season. Calf Scramble participants can sign up the night of the rodeo. Entry number is 970-923-9270.
It's not too late to join the many rodeo sponsors getting front row advertising at the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo. There is even a discounted rate on some sponsorships. For general information visit http://www.carbondalerodeo.com/sponsors and to see a current list of sponsors and sponsorships available http://www.carbondalerodeo.com/all-sponsors-0
Learn more about Gus Darien and why the Carbondale rodeo arena is named after him. A very interesting article in the Sopris Sun. See below and at this link: http://www.soprissun.com/news-general/170817_gusdarien
Who was Gus Darien?
By Will Grandbois
Sopris Sun Staff
As the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo wraps up its summer season, it’s worth remembering that the Gus Darien Arena takes its name not from a star rider but from a hard working rancher and steady stopwatch man.
In celebration of our Western heritage, Holy Cross Energy will be at the rodeo on August 10th distributing hats for aspiring cowboys and cowgirls, young and old. Get your free cowboy hat while they last. Holy Cross Energy is a proud sponsor of the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo and reminds folks that saving energy will help preserve the environment. We are happy to show you how and will have brochures on hand with simple energy saving tips. See you at the rodeo!