America's Favorite 4th of July Professional Rodeos

Known affectionately as 'Cowboy Christmas,' the Fourth of July week is one of the busiest for rodeo cowboys and cowgirls. These competitors will travel thousands of miles within the week competing in multiple rodeos every day all across the country. 

Enjoying a rodeo is the perfect way to spend your Fourth of July weekend. Rodeo is arguably the most patriotic sport in America. Every rodeo kicks off with the National Anthem and a prayer exercising our freedom and rights as Americans. Firework shows, shopping, dining, and more make the rodeo the place to be this 4th! 

The Greeley Stampede - Greeley Colo.

June 26 through July 7 marks the 102nd annual Greeley Stampede. Located in Northeastern Colorado, the stampede has been a fourth of July favorite for decades. Rodeo contestants make sure to stop by Greeley as it is one of the highest paying rodeos of the week. 

Fans get to enjoy the toughest rodeo action, concerts, parades, and more special events. In addition to the traditional rodeo performances, Greeley also offers an Xtreme Bulls performance, Heritage of Mexico Rodeo, and an American Bull Fighting event.

https://www.greeleystampede.org/ 

Worlds Oldest Rodeo - Prescott, Ariz. 

On July 4 of 1888, the very first 'cowboy tournament' took place right there in Prescott. In July of 2008, the Prescott Frontier Days was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. The rodeo brings in hundreds of the best cowboys and cowgirls as they travel throughout the fourth. Approximately 27,000 spectators enjoy the rodeo action every year. 

This year's edition will take place July 1-7 with at least one rodeo performance every day. In addition to the rodeo, the one of a kind arts and crafts show, rodeo dance, and parade are other fan favorites in Prescott. 

https://worldsoldestrodeo.com/

Home of Champions Rodeo - Red Lodge, Mont. 

Red Lodge, Mont. hosts the annual Home of Champions Rodeo again this year July 2-4 where they will celebrate 95 years of rodeo action. The Red Lodge Rodeo Association was formed in 1930 afters years of successful local rodeos. Local cowboy and legend, Bill Linderman, won his third All Around champion title in 1954 and the name "Home of Champions" was adopted.

The Xtreme Bulls Event will kick off July 1, followed by stiff rodeo competition starting on July 2. All three days at high noon, the Home of Champions Parade goes through downtown Red Lodge. 

https://redlodgerodeo.com/

St. Paul Rodeo - St. Paul, Oreg. 

'Home of the Nations Greatest Fourth of July Rodeo' is St. Paul, Oregon. It all began in 1935 and since has become an Independence Day tradition. Every year there are record-breaking ticket sales and sold out rodeo performances. 

This year's events will kick off on July 1 with the Hall of Fame Induction. The rodeo, carnival, and more start July 2. Uniquely, every night after the rodeo there is a firework show. Their website puts light on this great event by saying, "The St. Paul Rodeo will continue to bring a slice of the Old West to the north Willamette Valley each 4th of July and to give those who attend a look at one of the nation's finest professional rodeos and some of the most exciting and colorful entertainment offered anywhere." 

https://www.stpaulrodeo.com/

Cody Stampede - Cody, Wyo.

Last but not least on our list is the Cody Stampede in Cody, Wyo. 2024 marks the 105th anniversary. July 1 - 4 brings the best of the best to Northern Wyo. Substantial prize money offers contestants the chance to boost their name in the standings with some luck in Cody. 

Not only is the Stampede one of the best PRCA rodeos but Cody is also the only place in the country to hold an open rodeo every night all summer long. These rodeos started as a 'continuation' to the traditional Wild West Shows. The history runs deep when it comes to rodeo in Cody, but every year it gets bigger yet. Fans in Cody get to experience one of the best shows out there. 

https://www.codystampederodeo.com/