WW County Fairgrounds Post Office Box “G”
Walla Walla, Wa. 99362
(509)527-3247
(Fax) 527-3259

Driving Directions



 

            Congratulations to the 2007 Rodeo Champions

                           ALL AROUND COWBOY - Trevor Brazile

Bareback Riding **Kaycee Field, Elk Ridge, UT

Tie-Down Roping **Josh Peek, Pueblo, CO

Steerwrestling ** Shawn Greenfield, Lakeview, OR.

Saddle Bronc Riding **Heith DeMoss, Crownville, LA.

Team Roping **Trevor Smith, Midland TX & Patrick Smith Midland, TX.

Barrel Racing **Lindsay Sears, Nanton, AB.

Bull Riding **Brad Pierce, Snyder, TX & Bobby Welsh, Gillette, WY

The Rodeo

“PRCA” Approved Rodeo

Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 29-31, 2008.

Time: 7:00 P.M. Nightly.

Stock: Growney Brothers Rodeo Company, Red Bluff, California.

Announcer: Steve Kenyon, Pendleton, Oregon

Music: Jason Buchanan,       Powel Butte, Oregon

Barrel Man: J.J. Harrison.

Bullfighters: Rowdy Barry & Ryan Wilson, Kennewick, Washington

Events: Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, WPRA Barrel Racing.

Added Events: Mutton Busting Prior to Rodeo Each Night.

                                                Sign up August 1-8 at the New York Store.

                        

Contestants: 400 Entries World Champions expected in virtually every event.
Local favorites include: Tony & Kelli Currin; Brad & Karen Gleason; B.J. & Travis Taruscio; Buster Barton.

Purse Money: $36,000 Added Purse Money.

Big 4 RODEO:  Walla Walla is the first stop on the Big 4 Rodeo circuit.  The "Big 4". includes Walla Walla, Ellensburg, Lewiston and Pendleton Rodeos.  A saddle is awarded to the high money winner at all four Rodeos.  Hamley's of Pendleton is sponsoring the 2008 Saddle.

 

Ticket Prices: Reserve Seating $10.00, Bleacher Seating $10.00.
Prices DO NOT include Gate Admission.

                            Special Rodeo Sponsors

  •   Banner Bank   
  •   Wildhorse Resort & Casino
  •   Charter Communication          
  •   Coors / Odom Northwest
  •   Dodge / Gilbert Auto Group
  •   Justin      
  •   U.S. Smokeless Tobacco    
  •   Wrangler

Professional Bullfighter

To Rowdy bullfighting is a way of life. He is an American Professional Bullfighter member, a veteran of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and has been around rodeo all his life. Rowdy was the 1995 Canadian National Finals Wrangler Bullfighter, 1992 NFR Wrangler Bullfighter, 1993-94 Dodge National Circuit Finals Wrangler Bullfight Champion, 5 time National High School Rodeo Bullfighter and was voted 8 times Columbia River Circuit Finals Bullfighter. Rowdy and his wife, Laura Lee, live in Kennewick where they raise hay, cattle, bucking and fighting bulls.

                    Bullfighter Ryan Wilson

 

                         

Ryan Wilson is a resident of Kennewick, Washington and makes his home at the Wild R Ranch. He travels rodeo to rodeo every weekend entertaining crowds and saving professional cowboys. Ryan has been fighting bulls for five years now and has an impressive resume with some of the top events in the P.B.R. and the P.R.C.A. Ryan has a life outside the arena as well, while he is not saving cowboys and dodging a 2000 pound bull he is participating in something else exciting whether it be riding young colts and roping cows or taking care of the ranch he calls home. And if all else fails you can find him hanging out with friends and a big smile on his face. Ryan is ready and can’t wait to see you at your rodeo this year.

 

Frontier Days Rodeo Barrel Man:   Walla Walla's own JJ Harrison                 

JJ Harrison is doing what he has dreamed of since he was a little boy.....entertaining people by being himself.   JJ has been around rodeo as a competitor, committee person, contract act and fan. He gives the audience something to watch at every break in the rodeo action.  His "walk and talk" antics in conjunction with his dancing, continue to excite fans.   With humor and "class clown" antics this entertainer is sure to be a hit again this year with the Walla Walla Rodeo Fans.                     

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Rodeo Specialty Act

 

The specialty act on board to entertain rodeo fans between all the action is the “Kiesner Family Wild West Revue”. Founded by Phillip Kiesner, of Granbury Texas, the act joined the PRCA in 2004.  Participating with Phillip, who is a fourth generation horse trainer, are his wife, Julie, and sons, Ryder and Roper.  The acts and stunts featured include trick roping, gun spinning, cowboy mounted shooting and roman riding.  Prepare to be amazed at the showmanship and artistry when Rider performs the butterfly, pop-overs, in and outs, spoke hops, the Texas skip and many other fascinating rope tricks.  Roper will trick ride on Gunner, his award winning pony.  Phillip brings the flash of silver pistols and the speed of charging horses to the center stage as he shoots.  Wife Julie holds the team together.

                                                                                                        
Walla Walla Rodeo History: In 1913 the wild and wooly Frontier Days Rodeo came to town. It's been kickin' around ever since. In 1938 the rodeo made a dramatic appearance when the first complete lighted night rodeo was held. It's come a long way over the years…and it's ours.