Rodeo News
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!
Accepting Nominations for the Trent Goscha Sportsmanship Award
Carbondale Wild West Rodeo New Scholarship Program
Scholarship forms (see text and pdf below) are due August 15th in order to be announced at August 17th finals rodeo.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be available. We apologize for the short notice, but this is a new program for us and it took some time to decide the parameters of the scholarship program. We have tried to keep the application simple but with enough information to choose the most worthy applicants.
Hawaiian Night August 10, 2017
No matter if you want to celebrate the heritage of the Paniolo, remember your last visit or just wear a loud shirt, the Carbondale Rodeo’s annual Hawaiian night, August 10th is sure to be a colorful night. Want to see cowboys in grass skirts? This is the night.
Also don't miss the last rodeo of the season on August 17th.
Aug 17th Last Rodeo of the Season
See who wins the buckles. It is always a heated competition to the end. The cowgirls and cowboys BRING their all to have the bragging rights and the buckle too!