La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo

Gates open daily at 11am. At 12:30pm, the crowd warms up with local kids competing in RAM Mutton Bustin' (4-6 year old's riding sheep) and Justin Junior Rodeo (6-13 years old), see the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls as they learn to compete. Then the action kicks into high gear each day at 2pm with ProRodeo. See the best professional cowboys and cowgirls compete daily in Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Women's Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding. The top athletes in each event return Sunday Feb 25th for the Tucson Rodeo Finals to earn their share of the purse. 
Each rodeo performance includes the following events: Bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, and bull riding sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA); and women's barrel racing sanctioned by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). Pre-rodeo events include kids RAM Mutton Bustin' for 4- 6 year olds; Justin Junior Rodeo for boys and girls 6–13 years old. 

The Tucson Rodeo features six Pro-Rodeo performances. The top 12 cowboys and cowgirls from the first 5 rodeo performances return on Sunday, February 25 for the Tucson Rodeo Finals. Order of events for each rodeo performance: Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Women's Barrel Racing, Bull Riding. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctions the Tucson Rodeo. 

Purchase tickets at TucsonRodeo.com; by phone at (520) 741-2233 or in person at the Tucson Rodeo Ticket Office, 4823 S. 6th Ave. Rodeo tickets start from $18. Tickets purchased online can be printed at home or downloaded to smartphones.

- Saturday, Feb. 17
o Opening Day of the 99th Tucson Rodeo – First performance - Gates open 11am, Kids Rodeo 12:30pm ProRodeo 2pm 
o Opening weekend tickets start at $18
- Sunday, Feb. 18
o Second Performance of Tucson Rodeo - Gates open 11am, Kids Rodeo 12:30pm, ProRodeo 2pm 
o Opening weekend tickets start at $18
o Wear Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
o Special Event: Chicks 'N Chaps rodeo clinic to benefit local breast cancer patients, 7:30am -1pm. Tickets at chicksnchapsaz.org
- Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 19 and 20, 8 a.m. until approx. noon
o Slack competition for timed events only (barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping). 
o Free admission, no entertainment features. 
o REACh program for school groups at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am (each program is 45 minutes)
Rodeo Education and Children (REACh) introduces K-6 grade students to all aspects of the exciting sport of rodeo while increasing their awareness of Western heritage and the working cowboy. Plus positive and unique substance abuse and gang prevention messages. 
- Wednesday, Feb. 21, no rodeo events
- Thursday, Feb. 22
o Tucson Rodeo Parade 9am (tucsonrodeoparade.com for updated route and more parade info)
o Third Performance of Tucson Rodeo - Gates open 11am, Kids Rodeo 12:30pm, ProRodeo 2pm
- Friday, Feb. 23
o Fourth Performance of Tucson Rodeo - Gates open 11am, Kids Rodeo 12:30pm, ProRodeo 2pm 
- Saturday, Feb. 24
o Fifth Performance of Tucson Rodeo - Gates open 11am, Kids Rodeo 12:30pm, ProRodeo 2pm
- Sunday, Feb. 25
o Tucson Rodeo Finals - Gates open 11am, Kids Rodeo 12:30pm, ProRodeo 2pm
o Announcement of the 100th Tucson Rodeo, Feb. 15-23, 2025

DAILY FEATURES:
- Beer Garden –Beer garden for adults 21+. Live feed of the Tucson Rodeo, corn hole and snacks available. 
- Vaquero Mercantile – Shop at western and local vendors throughout the rodeo grounds. Get a new cowboy hat, boots, leather gear and so much more. Plus exclusive Tucson Rodeo merchandise. 
- Food and Drink – Enjoy a variety of food vendors throughout the Rodeo Grounds. Beverage stands will accept cash and credit card. 
- Daily Fan Giveaways – Each day fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win the Lucky Fan Giveaway of a gift basket from a rodeo sponsor. 
- After Rodeo – Coors Barn Dance begins immediately following rodeo on Feb 17-18, and Feb 22-25. The dance features live entertainment. Admission is $5; ages 21 and older only. The Coors Barn opens daily at noon and is available to Barn Dance ticket holders to use throughout the day. The Barn offers beverage services and a live feed of the rodeo action.
- Grazing Ticket – Looking to shop and eat while the rodeo is happening. The Grazing Ticket allows you onto the rodeo grounds but doesn't include a seat in the grandstands. Available Thursday 2/23- Sunday 2/26. 
 

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