Carbondale
Wild West Rodeo

For 12 Weeks in June through August - Rain or Shine

Welcome to the

Town of Carbondale

The Town of Carbondale Recreation Department strives to maintain and enhance the quality of life for all residents of Carbondale by providing recreation and leisure opportunities through organized programs. The town of Carbondale owns and operates the Gus Darien Riding Arena where the rodeo event is held. The town does an excellent job maintaining this facility so that the competition if fair and tough and the event is fun for all to watch. Hats off to Jeff Jackel, Recreation Director and Larry Ballenger, Public Works Director and their teams. We appreciate your support.
Welcome to the Rodeo
The Carbondale Rodeo Committee is a not for-profit, volunteer organization committed to keeping the Roaring Fork Valley’s western heritage alive by offering a fun family-oriented event for residents and visitors alike. The Carbondale Wild West Rodeo is held every Thursday from June until late August, rain or shine.
2023 Rodeo Season

The 2023 rodeo season will begin on Thursday, June 1st and continue through Thursday, August 17th. Come down to the rodeo every Thursday evening for 12 weeks with slack at 6:00 p.m. and the main performance at 7:30 p.m.

Get Involved

To volunteer, email Mike Kennedy at:
[email protected]  or call at:
(970) 379-3907

About Us
The Carbondale Rodeo Committee is a not for-profit, volunteer organization committed to keeping the Roaring Fork Valley’s western heritage alive by offering a fun family-oriented event for residents and visitors alike.
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TO SEE THE RODEO

Gus Darien Riding Arena
County Road 100
(Catherine Store Road)
Carbondale, CO 81623