Contestant Information

Hospitality:

  • The Ellensburg Rodeo invites all contestants to visit the “Volunteer Tent” for a complimentary meal each day before the rodeo.  Please see your contestant welcome packet for hours of operation.
  • A couple bales of complimentary hay will be available to PRCA contestants. At check in you will receive a voucher with redemption instructions.
  • NO SAVING PENS
    • Pens are available on a first come, first serve basis
  • Tough Enough to Wear Pink is Sunday, September 1st.
  • Bonus money is awarded (50/50) to the cowboy and stock contractor who breaks the current Ellensburg Rodeo arena record.  The bonus money is up to:
    • Bareback $12,000, score of 90 points or higher
    • Saddle Bronc $12,000, score of 91 points or higher
    • Bull Riding $12,000, score of 95 points or higher
  • On Call Vet for this year: Central Washington Equine Hospital 509-859-2933
  • Free Children’s Corral
    • August 29th at 8 AM- 12 PM
    • Sponsor Patio at the Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds
    • T-shirt tye dye, horseshoe wind chimes, roping and more!