2016 Special Events
2016 Carbondale Wild West Rodeo dates — Every Thursday June 2nd thru August 18th.
Gates Open 5:30pm
Slack is at 6:00pm
Grand Entry at 7:30pm Sharp
WE ARE STILL WORKING ON 2016 DATES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Association reserves the right to make changes to events schedule, rules and payout/added money as deemed necessary.
You will be sure to see Rodeo Clowns, Rodeo Royalty presentations and lots of good old fashioned grit and gumption as young and old bring their best to CWWR performances. Ranch Bronc Riding proved so popular last year that we will continue it every other week and for the FINALS with a buckle! Hide Race moves up to Buckle Series status.
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd — Time to Ride
Alpine Animal Hospital “Time to Ride” There will be horseback rides for kids in a special pen, lessons on horse care, and the opportunity for questions and answers. Be sure and visit them and tell them how much you enjoy Time to Ride. If it proves popular they may offer more dates.
June 2nd & 9th — Reining Demonstration
Alpine Animal Hospital will be doing a reining demonstration.
Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council will be frequenting the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo this season
The Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council is a Sponsor of the Wild West Carbondale Rodeo. We are committed to the preservation of our valley’s western culture and the heritage of the horse. Sign up for a $5.00 lifetime membership with RFVHC, which gives all members a discount at the Roaring Fork Valley Coop. Join the Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council now to help Create Preservation for a Sustainable, Generational, and Legacy Equestrian Community! http://www.rfvhorsecouncil.org
June 30 — Josh Rogan performs his music. Americana. Blues. Rock and Roll http://joshroganmusic.com/
July 7 — Joe Carr, Rodeo Clown and Funny Man
Youngsters and the young at heart alike will enjoy the rodeo antics and humor of Joe Carr, Rodeo Clown and Funny Man.
July 14 — John Payne, The One Armed Bandit
12 Time Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) “Specialty Act of the Year ”. The One Armed Bandit will be traveling with his longhorns this year. You will marvel at his ability to maneuver these critters throughout the arena and to the top of his bovine traveling trailer.
July 21 — Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Are You Tough Enough To Wear Pink?
Come on out July 21, 2016 for a Special Celebration!!
BE THERE IN PINK
Seeking additional sponsors for TETWP! Call CWWRA, President Mike Kennedy at 970-379-3907 for more information.
Do you know a family member or close friend whose life was impacted by cancer? Chances are you do. You too can join the western community in its efforts to raise research funds for the fight against cancer! The Calaway Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital will receive a portion of the rodeo proceeds.
Join us for a special celebration of cancer survivors at our rodeo on Thursday July 21st at 7:30pm. It’s the western community’s way toward the cure. Come join us in remembering those we have lost to cancer and showing your support of those fighting the fight.
July 28– Joe Carr, Rodeo Clown and Funny Man
Youngsters and the young at heart alike will enjoy the rodeo antics and humor of Joe Carr, Rodeo Clown and Funny Man.
The 2016 TETWP Sponsor is R&A Enterprises. R&A Enterprises are providers of electrical subcontracting services throughout the Western Slope Region.
August 4 — Josh Rogan performs his music. Americana. Blues. Rock and Roll http://joshroganmusic.com/
Hawaiian Night August 11, 2016
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 13th is sure to be a colorful night. Want to see cowboys in grass skirts? This is the night.
Also, on August 11, we will have Joe Carr, Rodeo Clown and Funny Man
Youngsters and the young at heart alike will enjoy the rodeo antics and humor of Joe Carr, Rodeo Clown and Funny Man.
Aug 18th 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!
