RODEO

In the News 2023

• Previewing Crooked River Roundup Week
• At the Crooked River Roundup, slack is where it's at
• The Crooked River Roundup rides into Prineville
• Crooked River Roundup invites young competitors
• Highlights from Kendall Auto's Partnership with Crooked River Roundup
• Young Guns youth to compete in Crooked River Roundup for second year in a row

Watch the Stars Come Out: June 22-24, 2023

• In Crook County, the Cowboy Capital of Oregon, we celebrate our western heritage and lifestyle in a big way. Join us June 22-24, 2023.
• Over 450 professional rodeo contestants from all across the United States compete to take over $100,000 in prize money!
• Barrel Man and Clown JJ Harrison
• Professional Rodeo Announcer Marty Campbell
  
• Professional Bullfighters Logan Blasdell, Erick Schwindt and Dave Murdoch
  
• Kid's calf scramble every night
  

Thursday is FAMILY Night Sponsored by FORTIS CONSTRUCTION  
Grandstand seating: $25 (13 yrs and older); Kids 12 years and under get in FREE!
Longshot Lounge: $50

Friday is HERO RECOGNITION Night Sponsored by NINEBARK REAL ESTATE
Grandstand seating: $25 (13 yrs and older); $10 (5-12 yrs); 4 and under free.
Longshot Lounge: $50

Saturday WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER & PROTECT THE WEST Night Sponsored by LES SCHWAB TIRES
Grandstand seating: $25 (13 yrs and older); $10 (5-12 yrs); 4 and under free.
Longshot Lounge: $100

Rodeo Slack Sponsored by SECURE STORAGE, GRAYBEAL INSURANCE AND BAYBERRY LANE
Free Admission
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am
Saturday 11am, following parade

What is rodeo slack? It’s the time outside of normal performances when extra contestants compete in the rodeo. Since there are a limited number of slots available for each rodeo event during the performances (and sometimes more contestants than slots), these extra participants perform in the slack.

• Multiple Events to Enjoy at the CRR
  • Tie-down roping 
  • Bareback riding 
  • Women's breakaway roping 
  • Steer wrestling 
    
  • Calf scramble 
  • Saddle bronc riding 
    
  • Team roping 
  • Barrel racing 
  • Bull riding
  • Ranch bronc riding
  • 2nd Annual - "Young Guns" special feature showcasing the next generation of rodeo competitors from ages 6 to 18!

Roundup Week Events

Here’s the tentative schedule of activities happening in Prineville during the rodeo week.

• Wednesday, June 21
  9 am: Slack* at rodeo arena, free - EVENTS INCLUDE Steer Roping, Barrel Racing
  5:30 pm: Stampede Street Party/Cattle Drive downtown on Main, coordinated by Prineville-Crook County Chamber
• Thursday, June 22
  9 am: Slack* at rodeo arena, free - Tie Down, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway
  5:30 pm: Gates open
  7 pm: Family Night Rodeo, sponsored by FORTIS CONSTRUCTION
  
• Friday, June 23
  9 am: Slack* at rodeo arena, free - Tie Down, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway
  5:30 pm: Gates open
  7 pm:  HEROES Night Rodeo, sponsored by NINEBARK REAL ESTATE
• Saturday, June 24
  10 am: Roundup Parade, downtown Prineville, sponsored by OREGONIANS CREDIT UNION
  11 am: Slack* at rodeo arena, following parade, free - Tie Down, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
  5:30 pm: Gates open
  7 pm:  Rodeo, sponsored by LES SCHWAB TIRES
  

*Slack is sponsored each day by SECURE STORAGE, GRAYBEAL INSURANCE AND BAYBERRY LANE