St. Paul Rodeo
| St. Paul Rodeo | |
|---|---|
| Genre | rodeo |
| Dates | June 30 - July 4 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Location(s) | St. Paul, Oregon, USA |
| Years active | 87 |
| Inaugurated | 1936 |
| Website | www.stpaulrodeo.com |
The St. Paul Rodeo is held annually in St. Paul, Oregon, United States. It takes place over five days, ending on July 4th.[1] Events include nightly rodeo and fireworks, carnival and vendors, music performances, and a parade on July 4th.[1]
The event was first held in 1936.[2] The total five-day attendance as of 2022 was about 75,000.[3] The grandstands seating capacity is 10,500[4] which was sold out in 2023.[5]
In 2023, the event was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Butler, Grant (2018-07-03). "St. Paul Rodeo memories: 8 decades of cowboys, bucking broncs, big dreams". www.oregonlive.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
- ^ "St. Paul Rodeo". www.oregonencyclopedia.org. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
- ^ a b Ogle, Wesleigh (2023-03-29). "St. Paul Rodeo to be inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame". KATU. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
- ^ "History". www.stpaulrodeo.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
- ^ Meagher, Sean (2023-07-03). "The 'nation's greatest Fourth of July rodeo' returns to St. Paul". www.oregonlive.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.