Branden Edwards of Grand Junction is the new rodeo announcer for the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo for the 2017 season. Branden calls Grand Junction home. He is a graduate of Fruita Monument High School and of Mesa State College. Branden attended the Chad Nicholson’s Rodeo Announcer’s Training Seminar and has been heavily involved in rodeos in and around Grand Junction, Fruita and the state of Colorado. Welcome Branden!
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.
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.
Learn more about the changes and what to expect for the 2023 rodeo season here!
To volunteer, email Mike Kennedy at:
[email protected] or call at:
(970) 379-3907
We are excited to announce the introduction of our premium arena side online parking reservation system new for the 2023 season!
Arena side parking tickets go on sale every Wednesday starting at 12 pm through the rodeo season!
Leaving your vehicles at the arena or on Willow Lane early will no longer be allowed for the 2023 season!! We hope you'll enjoy the convenience of reserving your premium arena-side parking in advance.
Gus Darien Riding Arena
County Road 100
(Catherine Store Road)
Carbondale, CO 81623
