FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/18/2024
ELLENSBURG, WA – The Ellensburg Rodeo proudly announces the retirement of two long-time directors, Andy Andrews and Jerry Doolin, after decades of dedicated service to the rodeo community. Both have made significant contributions to one of the most celebrated traditions in Ellensburg and have left and indelible mark on the rodeo’s success.
Andy Andrews, with a remarkable 16 years of service between the Top Hands and the Board of Directors,
has been a steady presence behind the scenes, helping to shape the event and elevate its national profile. Jerry Doolin, with an extraordinary 29 years of service in the same capacities, has been instrumental in fostering the growth and sustainability of the Ellensburg Rodeo, contributing to its status as one of the top rodeos in the nation.
As Andrews and Doolin transition from their official roles, the Ellensburg Rodeo Board honors their legacy by welcoming them into the prestigious Diamond Directors. This honorary status celebrates their unwavering commitment and decades of leadership that helped ensure the Rodeo’s continuing success.
“We owe so much to Andy and Jerry for their years of leadership, dedication, and hard work,” said Carl Jensvold, Ellensburg Rodeo President. “Their contributions will be felt for years to come, and they will always be a part of the Ellensburg Rodeo family.”
The 102nd Ellensburg Rodeo runs August 29 – September 1, 2025. 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.