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Ellensburg Rodeo

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The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the “old rodeos” and has earned its place as one of America’s Top 10 professional rodeos. Started in 1923 with the same volunteer spirit that still “fuels the fire” of today’s volunteers, the rodeo has grown from a local competition among ranch hands to the professional event of today with over 600 contestants and prize money in excess of $400,000!

Today’s best riders, ropers, and wrestlers compete in what many consider to be the best rodeo arena in the nation. The Friday night opening performance starts in the evening and ends under the stars. The Saturday and Sunday afternoon “perfs” feel electrically charged by the brilliant blue sky. It all leads up to the Labor Day Monday Championship Finals… the best of the best dueling in the dirt!

Tickets to the Ellensburg Rodeo also grant admission to the Kittitas County Fair.

Image credit: Bill Lawless

Event Details

  • When

    No upcoming dates scheduled
  • Price

    Prices vary depending on event, check website for details
  • Recommended Ages

    All ages
  • Venue

    Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds

    1010 E. 8th Street
    Ellensburg, WA 98926
    United States