It is almost time for the 102nd Clovis Rodeo!!!
Editors Note: The Clovis Rodeo is part of the PRCA California Circuit. The PRCA/WPRA California Circuit Finals Rodeo will be held October 7 & 8, 2016, at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California. The top 12 PRCA CA Circuit Cowboys and Cowgirls, in each event, will rope and ride for the Circuit Championships and Year End Championships at this event. For more info, please visit website /Facebook (we would love for you to give us a "Like").
*** We would also like to take this opportunity, and we would like all rodeo fans, cowboys and cowgirls, to join us, as we once again say "Thank You" to the Clovis Rodeo for their sponsorship of the 2015 RAM PRCA/WPRA California Circuit Finals Rodeo!!
Inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2014, the Clovis Rodeo is steeped in over 100 years of western heritage and traditions. A world class rodeo - the Clovis Rodeo draws the best of the best of our PRCA/WPRA Cowboys and Cowgirls. This, combined with the best stock, top-notch entertainment and many community events leading up to rodeo, make this one of the most exciting rodeos in the world!
The 102nd Clovis Rodeo starts Friday, April 22, 2016 and runs through Sunday, April 24, 2016. (For all official event information, please visit the Clovis Rodeo website and their Facebook.)
102nd Clovis Rodeo - April 22, 23, & 24, 2016
The Clovis Rodeo is also one of only 7 rodeos in the world that are part of the Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour. From Greg Gillard, President, Clovis Rodeo Association, "...PRCA rodeo action will begin on Friday night [April 22, 2016] and mark a new era for the Clovis Rodeo, as we increase our prize money to become a Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour rodeo. The cowboys go where the money is and our Gold Tour status will ensure the best rodeo athletes continue to call Clovis one of their favorite stops on the circuit.."
Don't miss the 102nd Clovis Rodeo Parade which will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016. This year's Grand Marshal is Clovis City Councilman Harry Armstrong, who has been the city’s mayor five times. The Clovis Rodeo Association chose Mr. Armstrong as Grand Marshal for the 102nd Clovis Rodeo because of his dedication and commitment to the Clovis community and the Clovis Rodeo. Congratulations Mr. Armstrong.
Don't forget - Saturday performance is Military Tribute - All guests are encouraged to wear red/white/blue. Sunday's performance is Tough Enough To Wear Pink - All guests are encouraged to wear pink to show their support.
The Justin Sportsmedicine Team will be at the 102nd Clovis Rodeo to lend their help and support to our cowboys and cowgirls if they need it! To learn more about the Justin Sportsmedicine Team please visit their website and Facebook. To learn more about the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, please visit their website and Facebook.
Four time "PRCA Rodeo Announcer of the Year", Wayne Brooks ( website ) will keep rodeo fans abreast of everything that is going on in the arena. Burch Rodeo Company (Facebook), along with several sub-contractors, will provide the animal athletes for the 102nd Clovis Rodeo. Veteran Rodeo Secretary and 9-time "PRCA Secretary of the Year", Haley Bridwell, will ensure a smooth running office. Sherry Sheldon-Gibson and Diana Alexander will be on hand for all of the timed events. Chuck Lopeman will be your Sound Engineer.
"I believe a Rodeo Clown has the power to create a bridge from fans to contestants and rodeo in general.", said JJ Harrison ( website / Facebook ) who will be in the arena as the Barrelman for the 102nd Clovis Rodeo to do just that!! Joining him in the arena to keep our cowboys and animal athletes safe, will be veteran Pick-Up Men, Bobby Marriott ( website ), Matt Twitchell ( website ), and Mitch Coleman ( Facebook ), as well as Bull Fighters Eric Layton ( website ) and Tim O'Connor (Facebook ).
PRCA Photographers Matt Cohen ( website / Facebook / Instagram), Dan Hubbell ( Facebook), and Larry Smith ( website ) will no doubt capture all of the rodeo action and all of those memories sure to be made at the 101st Clovis Rodeo.
Cody Cavanaugh ( website) will also be on hand with his Freestyle Motocross show - always exciting.
Good luck to all of the cowboys and cowgirls - Safe travels to all !
See you in October for the RAM PRCA CA Circuit Finals Rodeo ( website / Facebook ) which will be held October 7th (one performance) and October 8th (two performances and awards ceremony), 2016 - in Lancaster, CA ( website/ Facebook ) - at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds ( website / Facebook ). Thank you for your support!
