It's Rodeo Time in the Ozarks!

The Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale will officially open tomorrow for four nights of cowboys and cowgirls in competitions featuring, horses, bulls, and much more. Rodeo is an American classic and there is no better place to see it than Parsons Stadium in Springdale.

This will this be the 70^th consecutive year for the Rodeo of the Ozarks. For the past several years, it has been ranked in the Top 5 Outdoor Rodeos in America. That’s pretty good for a small rodeo that started out as a patriotic celebration of Fourth of July weekend way back in 1944.

Here’s a quick summary of activities:

July 1 at 5:00 p.m. Rodeo “Slack” Performance

No admission charge for a preview of the next 4 nights of activities. “Slack” is the performance of contestants that are not scheduled to appear during the rodeo.

July 2 at 3:00 p.m. Rodeo Parade

The parade features a patriotic display of cowgirls, bands, floats, entertainment, and candy for kids. Parade starts at Parsons Stadium and heads west on Emma Avenue through downtown Springdale.

July 2-5  70^th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks

6:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ for kids (riding sheep)

7:30 p.m. Rodeo featuring professional cowboys and cowgirls from all over the U.S.

July 2-5  Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks Queen Pageant

Over the course of four days young ladies will compete in horsemanship, interviews, speeches, modeling and more to vie for the title.

July 5 at 10:00 a.m. Rodeo Parade

The parade features a patriotic display of cowgirls, bands, floats, entertainment, and candy for kids. Parade starts at Parsons Stadium and heads west on Emma Avenue through downtown Springdale.

July 5 Fireworks Display

All Eyes on Springdale for 63rd Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks

You’ll probably want to experience the fun at Parsons Stadium in Springdale July 1-4 when the Rodeo of the Ozarks takes center stage to help celebrate our nation’s birthday!

From the “Mutton Bustin” competition for kids to bull riding for the toughest cowboys around, there are events for everyone to enjoy. More than $100,000 in prize money will be awarded in this Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sponsored event.

There will be food, parades July 1 and July 4, fireworks every night after the rodeo, Grand Entry each night at 7:30 p.m. and even Junior Grand Entries. A new Miss Rodeo of the Ozarks will be crowned July 4.

Parsons Stadium, named for founder Shorty Parsons who headed the group of originators back in 1944, is located at 1423 E. Emma Avenue in Springdale (corner of Highway 265 & Emma Avenue).

For more information:

http://www.rodeooftheozarks.org/