FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
05/17/2024
Ellensburg, WA – The Ellensburg Rodeo is thrilled to announce the return of Jeff Leichleiter to the board. Leichleiter’s broad skill set and his dedication to the Ellensburg community will be invaluable assets to the organization.
“We are honored to have Jeff back on the board,” said Carl Jensvold, President of the Ellensburg Rodeo Board. “His strategic vision and commitment to promoting the Ellensburg Rodeo will be instrumental in guiding the Ellensburg Rodeo’s continued success.”
Leichleiter’s return comes at an exciting time for the Ellensburg Rodeo, as the organization is preparing for the 101st Ellensburg Rodeo. With his expertise and dedication, Leichleiter is certain to play a key role in shaping the Ellensburg Rodeo’s future success.
Leichleiter expressed his enthusiasm about rejoining the board, stating, “I’m honored to be back and contribute to the Ellensburg Rodeo’s legacy. I’m committed to working alongside the board to ensure the rodeo thrives for generations to come.”
The 101st Ellensburg Rodeo runs August 30 – September 2, 2024. More information about the action-packed Labor Day Weekend can be found online at www.ellensburgrodeo.com.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Buddy Stanavich
Director
Ellensburg Rodeo
BuddyStanavich@EllensburgRodeo.com
About the Ellensburg Rodeo: The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the “old rodeos” and has earned its place as one of America’s Top 10 professional rodeos. The Ellensburg Rodeo also hosts a stop on the PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour. Started in 1923 with the same volunteer spirit that still “fuels the fire” of today’s volunteers, the rodeo has grown from a local competition among ranch hands to the Professional event of today with over 600 contestants and prize money in excess of $700,000!
Today’s best riders, ropers, and wrestlers compete in what many consider to be the best rodeo arena in the nation. The Friday night opening performance starts in the evening and ends under the stars. The Saturday and Sunday afternoon “perfs” feel electrically charged by the brilliant blue sky. It all leads up to the Labor Day Monday Championship Finals… The best of the best dueling in the dirt!
Surround all this with the fun of the Kittitas County Fair, the old-west hospitality of the City of Ellensburg, and you can understand why in Ellensburg, it’s More than just your average rodeo.