FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2026
Ellensburg Rodeo Welcomes Jodi Polak to the Board of Directors
Ellensburg, WA – The Ellensburg Rodeo is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Polak to the Ellensburg Rodeo Board of Directors.
Jodi, an Ellensburg native, brings valuable experience, fresh perspective, and a strong commitment to the rodeo community. Her professional work history and proven leadership skills will be a strong benefit to the board as it continues to grow and evolve. Her passion for the sport and dedication to service will be an asset as the Ellensburg Rodeo continues its long-standing tradition of excellence.
“We are delighted to welcome Jodi Polak to the Ellensburg Rodeo Board of Directors and excited to work alongside her,” said President Dan Morgan. “Her involvement will help strengthen our mission and support the future of the Ellensburg Rodeo.”
The Ellensburg Rodeo looks forward to Jodi’s contributions and leadership as preparations begin for the 2026 season.
The 103rd Ellensburg Rodeo runs September 4 – September 7, 2026. 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
1-800-637-2444
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.