Pendleton home of the Pendleton Round-Up for over 100 years has geared up with several new western events in the past few years to celebrate our roots. Each one of the below events offers just a little something different but should have something for anyone who loves ranching & farming traditions, Western & Native American culture, rodeo, music, poetry, art, craftsmanship, cowboys, cowgirls, or just a good time.
Pendleton Cattle Baron’s Weekend
May 11 – 13th, 2012
One
weekend. One great adventure! Pendleton’s Cattle Barons Weekend was created
in honor of our region’s cattlemen and ranchers and their legacy. It’s a
celebration of our ranching roots that comes every spring and we’re inviting
you. This is as “Western” as it gets! Like the cattlemen and ranchers of
our heritage we work hard to bring you a spectacular weekend of events with
proceeds going to a worthy cause. Come join us! Quickly earning the
reputation as the second best weekend in Pendleton!
Events Include:
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Buckaroo Barbeque Challenge
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Cattle Barons Church
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Family Fun Time
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In the Company of Cowgirls — Western Art Show
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Rancher’s Challenge
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Stock Dog Sale
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Calcutta
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Stock Saddle Bronc Riding
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Team Branding
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Tradin’ Post
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Western Select Gelding Sale
Foot of the Blues Cowboy Gathering
May 24th – May 27th, 2012
Sure enough Memorial Day Weekend will be jam packed with good
cowboy poetry and Western music. Our entertainers are coming from near and far
and will be wandering the streets and taking in "Pendleton." They
have a great line up of Cowboy Poets and musicians to perform at various venues
throughout Pendleton. If your fan of
cowboy stories this is the event for you. So, from the "Meet &
Greet" on the evening of May 24th till "Cowboy Church" Sunday
morning May 27th, it's going to be a great weekend for everyone young and old.
We suggest you put the next 3 events together for a great week
long Fourth of July celebration - vacation
in Pendleton and really dive into the culture!
PGG Bulls and Barrels Extravaganza
July 3rd - 4th , 2012 in the Happy Canyon
Arena
The Pendleton Round-Up Association and Happy Canyon
Company are hosting a new annual 4th of July celebration that
includes a two-night Professional Bull Rider’s event for the Happy Canyon Arena
on July 3 and 4, coupled with a Fourth of July barrel racing competition at the Round-Up Arena. Tickets for the
bull riding show will go on sale on April 24 at 8:30 a.m. at the Round-Up
office and at www.ticketmaster.com on a
first-come, for more information call 541-276-2553.
Fourth of July Parade
July 4th , 2012
Hosted by the Pendleton VFW “Let’er Buck” Post 922 will
begin at 10 AM. The parade will begin at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot
going North on Main St. then we go west on SW Court to Roy Raley park next to
the Round-Up Grounds.
Wildhorse Pow Wow
Jul 6 - 8, 2012
The Wildhorse Pow Wow, showcases
traditions and includes dance and drumming competitions. The event is held on
the lawn outside Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Food, arts and crafts vendors
are also set up in the area. Participants from all over the Pacific NW join
this celebration of a rich tradition.
The 2012 U.S. National Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw
30 August - 2 September 2012
Brought to you by The Legendary Idaho Shootists, In
Historic Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton Round-Up
September 8 – 15, 2012
Even though the actual Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo and the
Happy Canyon Pageant don’t start until the 12th events kick off on
Saturday September 8th with the first of two parades and the Pendleton Round-Up Concert Featuring: Jake
Owen and Lone Star. This is THE Pendleton
signature western event and a lively week of rodeo, western entertainment and
more are in store for you if you decide to attend the 102nd annual
Pendleton Round-Up. For more information
that include answers to FAQ’s visit http://pendletonchamber.com/visit/the-pendleton-round-up/
