FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
02/07/2024
ELLENSBURG, WA – The Ellensburg Rodeo is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Weyand to the Board of Directors. As a highly respected and longtime volunteer, Kevin brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the rodeo community.
With a background in both the Ellensburg Rodeo Posse and Ellensburg Rodeo Top Hands, Kevin is well-positioned to contribute valuable insights to the Ellensburg Rodeo Board of Directors. His dedication to fostering community engagement and supporting the traditions of the rodeo aligns perfectly with the mission and values of the Ellensburg Rodeo.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin Weyand to our Board of Directors,” said Carl Jensvold, President of the Ellensburg Rodeo. “His expertise and commitment to the rodeo community will undoubtedly enhance our efforts to promote and preserve the rich heritage of the Ellensburg Rodeo.”
Kevin expressed excitement about joining the Board, stating, “I am honored to be a part of the Ellensburg Rodeo Board of Directors. This rodeo holds a special place in our community, and I am eager to contribute to its continued success and growth.”
The Ellensburg Rodeo, established in 1923, has a long-standing tradition of bringing together rodeo enthusiasts and fostering a sense of community pride. The addition of Kevin to the Board of Directors signifies a commitment to ensuring the rodeo’s continued success for future generations.
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.