Saddle up rodeo fans for the 60th anniversary of The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo held at the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada! Since 1959, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has been dazzling fans with their end-of-season championship showcasing some of the best cowboys, cowgirls, and livestock the rodeo world has to offer.

While attendees are sure to experience rodeo excitement in the arena, another competition has been making an impact among the rodeo world since 1955, offering rodeo fans another exciting annual experience… The 2019 Miss Rodeo America Pageant.

Held each year in conjunction with the Wrangler NFR, the Miss Rodeo America Pageant offers Reining State Rodeo Queens the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America. During the year in which they hold state titles, Reigning State Rodeo Queens travel the country, promoting and educating all they meet on the sport of rodeo, the western way of life, and their home states. Along this journey, they also prepare for the coveted title of Miss Rodeo America. Competing in various areas such as personality, horsemanship, and appearance.

In 1990, The MRA Pageant made its permanent home in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, the Tropicana Las Vegas is proud to host the 2019 Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Occurring December 2nd-9th, The MRA Pageant will welcome over 30 contestants to compete in the weeklong competition.

In an interview with wranglernetwork.com, Tropicana Las Vegas Vice President and General Manager Aaron Rosenthal stated: “We are thrilled to welcome the 64th Miss Rodeo America Pageant to Tropicana Las Vegas. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is always an exciting time for us, and for the Las Vegas community, and we believe that Miss Rodeo America is the perfect addition to our NFR-inspired lineup here on property this December!”

Host to a variety of shows and attractions, the Tropicana Las Vegas is the perfect location for the 2019 MRA Pageant. Conference rooms and reception halls across the hotel will be host to competition activities such as Contestant Personality Interviews, Contestant Speeches, and the Contestant Fashion Show. All aspects of the competition, unless stated otherwise on the Official Miss Rodeo America website will be held at the Tropicana Las Vegas Resort. The horsemanship portion of the competition will be held at the South Point Hotel and Casino Priefert Arena. For ticket information and a full schedule of the 2019 Miss Rodeo America Pageant, please visit www.missrodeoamerica.com.

The Tropicana Las Vegas and Miss Rodeo America organization are proud to provide rodeo and pageant fans with a reduced resort fee during their stay in Las Vegas at the 2019 Wrangler NFR and 2019 Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Room rates are valid November 30th through December 15th. To make room reservations at the Tropicana Las Vegas for the 2019 MRA Pageant, please visit https://book.passkey.com/go/Missrodeo2018. All reservations must be made prior to October 31st, 2018.

As stated on the Miss Rodeo America website, room rates at the Tropicana Las Vegas are as follows:

$15 resort fee (reduced from $35) per day and in addition to your room rate.

Fri, 11/30- $109
Sat, 12/1- $119
Sun, 12/2-Thurs, 12/6- $39
Fri, 12/7 & Sat, 12/8- $129
Sun, 12/9- Thurs, 12/13- $49
Fri, 12/14 & Sat, 12/15- $129

(Information collected from: https://www.missrodeoamerica.com/p/pageant/pageantschedule)

Cowboy Lifestyle Network along with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Miss Rodeo America, and Tropicana Las Vegas hope to see you in Las Vegas as we cheer on our favorite cowgirls in and out of the arena as they compete for the coveted title of Miss Rodeo America 2019.

Earning itself the title, the “Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos,” The Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo is sure to excite its audience as it celebrates the western way of life with three thrilling PRCA rodeo performances occurring July 12th, 13th, and 14th.

While the rodeo has been making a splash since 1900, Gunnison’s weeklong rodeo celebration each July is what has put Cattlemen’s Days on the map. Running July 6th-15th, the Cattlemen’s Days rodeo celebration includes everything from 4-H shows to a local carnival. While excitement is delivered in the rodeo arena and family fun is provided during the weeklong celebration, what makes Cattlemen’s Days stand out is its dedication to awareness and fundraising for one of the rodeo world’s most well-known organizations: Tough Enough to Wear Pink.

Sponsored by Wrangler, TETWP is a nationwide campaign that promotes breast cancer awareness and uses fundraising to raise money for breast cancer research, much of this fundraising is used to benefit local communities. Focusing on rodeos and other western events, TETWP can be found all over the country from the smallest rodeos to the largest and most well-known. Since its inception in 2004 by breast cancer survivor Terry Wheatley and former Wrangler director of special events, Karl Stressman, the TETWP foundation has raised over $26 million dollars for breast cancer research and charities.

Due to their extensive fundraising efforts, the Cattlemen’s Days rodeo has earned itself the honorable title as the #1 Tough Enough to Wear Pink PRCA Rodeo in America. In 2017 alone, Cattlemen’s Days raised $409,000 for TETWP.

With a mission stating, “Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink is dedicated to providing local funding for breast cancer awareness, prevention, education, support, breast screenings, and equipment,” Gunnison County has been able to raise a total of $2,310,000 since 2005. With this funding, Gunnison has since improved medical equipment, hired an Oncology Nurse Navigator, and has been able to provide transport for breast cancer patients between appointments. These are only a few of the successes. For a full list of Gunnison’s TETWP fundraising success, please visit https://gunnisontetwp.com/.

But how do they do it? The Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo hosts a variety of fundraising events to bring TETWP and the community together. On July 10th, Gunnison will be hosting a TETWP Concert and Auction at the Mountaineer Square Ballroom featuring singer/songwriters Dean Dillon, Tyler Farr, and James Otto. The Fundraising continues July 12th, with the Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo performance at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds. Competitors and rodeo fans alike are asked to wear pink in support of the TETWP cause. After the rodeo, stick around for the TETWP Dance at the Gunnison County Elks Lodge. Fundraising isn’t exclusive to rodeo weekend however. Throughout the year, Gunnison County continues the fight against breast cancer with a “Pink in the Rink” Women’s Hockey Tournament in October and the Mountain High Music Festival in January. Gunnison County along with TETWP also offers year-round donation options on both of their official websites.

Rodeos such as Cattlemen’s Days have made a huge difference in their communities thanks to their dedication to awareness and fundraising. The collaboration between Gunnison, Colorado and Wrangler’s, Tough Enough to Wear Pink foundation is nothing short of phenomenal. This week, wear your pink western shirts and enjoy all the excitement that Cattlemen’s Days has to offer!

Ropin’ in 89 years of rodeo fun

This Fourth of July, put on your boots and dust off those cowboy hats for the 89th annual Home of Champions Rodeo in Red Lodge, Montana. Running July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Red Lodge is celebrating three full days of rodeo excitement, a local tradition that has strong roots in Montana’s ranching and farming history.

Dating back to the late 1890s, long before it became known as the Home of Champions Rodeo, Red Lodge’s home-grown tradition had humble beginnings when local cowboys would meet on Sunday afternoons to ride broncos. 1929 marked the first official rodeo for Red Lodge when these cowboys rallied together to build an arena and conduct bronc rides. Sitting on the same plot of land since 1932, Red Lodge’s rodeo has entertained rodeo fans from across the state and beyond. Giving homage to local rodeo hero, Bill Linderman who went on to win his third World All-Around Champion Title in 1954, the name, “Home of Champions” was born.

This week, celebrate three days of rodeo thrills and spills and years of rich rodeo history as cowboys and cowgirls compete in 7 exciting rodeo events.

In addition to bulls, barrels, and a wild horse race, the Home of Champions rodeo also invites the youngest cowgirls and cowboys to participate in mutton-bustin’.

The fun isn’t exclusive to the rodeo arena, however. Red Lodge is also celebrating rodeo week with three exciting themed parades occurring on each day of rodeo activities.

Come celebrate Independence Day with Cowboy Lifestyle Network and Red Lodge, Montana as we celebrate one of America’s oldest sports, rodeo!

Reserve your seats today for the Home of Champions Rodeo in Red Lodge, Montana. http://redlodgerodeo.com/wp/tickets/

The 2018 Reno Rodeo is coming to a close and just like that, another successful year of rodeo fun is in the books for Reno, Nevada. Since 1919, Reno’s “Wildest, Richest, Rodeo in the West” has celebrated a vibrant rodeo tradition that has continued the preservation of Nevada’s western heritage, promoted community education on the sport of rodeo and ranching history, and has been an economic force with millions of dollars going back into Reno’s community.

Alongside thrilling barrel racing and show-stopping bull rides, The Reno Rodeo has also been engaging its audience in themes of activism and awareness.

Over the past week, The Reno Rodeo has celebrated “themed” rodeo performances to raise awareness and show support for various causes. Patriotic Night showcases America’s armed forces and celebrates the brave men and women who serve our country. Another platform the Reno Rodeo supports is the Man Up Crusade Night which advocates for an end to domestic violence. These are just two of the various themes Reno has planned for its audience. One rodeo performance theme in particular has rocked the rodeo world and is celebrated at almost every national rodeo no matter how big or small. This campaign is, Tough Enough to Wear Pink.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink, sponsored by Wrangler, is a nationally recognized campaign that provides a platform for rodeos to raise awareness for breast cancer and fundraise for breast cancer research. Celebrating its 14th year, the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign continues to take over the rodeo world, encouraging rodeo fans and contestants to wear pink in support of the cause. The 2018 Reno Rodeo will be celebrating their own Tough Enough to Wear Pink night on June 22nd, 2018.

Since its foundation in 2004 by Terry Wheatley and Karl Stressmen, the TETWP campaign has raised over $26 million dollars for breast cancer research. With such success, TETWP is sure to make a splash in Reno this weekend. Much of the money raised by the charity goes straight back into the community for local breast cancer charities. This weekend, make sure to visit the “Wildest, Richest, Rodeo in the West,” wearing your pink western shirts!

For more information on the Tough Enough to Wear Pink foundation and information on how you can get involved, visit: www.toughenoughtowearpink.com

Cowboy Lifestyle Network and the Reno Rodeo are Tough Enough to Wear Pink! Are you?