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With The 2019 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo right around the corner, San Antonio proves once again that “Everything is Bigger in Texas!” Mark your calendars rodeo fans for 18 days of wild western action this February 7^th through the 24^th.

With over 2 million visitors each year and over 6,000 volunteers, it is no understatement that the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is one of the largest and most well-known events in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1949, The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo was a labor of love for Texan volunteers, ranging from ranchers and cowboys to business men and sports-fans who all desired one thing: a coliseum that could be used to facilitate several large community events. Under the direction of Joe Freeman, the movement began. As community support and funding grew, construction of the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum became a reality for San Antonio. Construction began in January of 1948. Today this coliseum is home to The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

It is thanks to strong community support and involvement that has allowed The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to make such a momentous impact in the community year after year. “With community, donor and volunteer support, the organization has donated more than $198 million to the youth of Texas through scholarships, grants, endowments, junior livestock auctions, youth western art auction, calf scramble program and show premiums” (www.sarodeo.com). Now that is something to celebrate!

This year, The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is sure to make a splash as they raise the bar for another year of show-stopping pro rodeo, world-class concerts, exhilarating carnival rides, shopping, horse shows, educational presentations, and much, much more! With 18 full days of activity, now is the time to plan your 2019 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo adventure! A full list of events can be found at: www.sarodeo.com.

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo staff are not the only ones preparing for 18 days of action. Rodeo contestants are laying it on the line as they compete for the chance to take home a portion of over $1,500,000 in prize money. This PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo is bringing in the best of the best human and animal athletes alike for this spectacular event. Luckily for the audience, entertainment doesn’t end when the rodeo is finished! After each rodeo performance, an award-winning artist will take the stage. Some of the artists performing at this year’s San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo include: Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, and Darius Rucker.

Year after year The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo takes great pride in protecting and promoting the western way of life. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo mission statement reads, “a volunteer organization that emphasizes agriculture and education to develop the youth of Texas.” Through community education and involvement, The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is active in preserving an integral part of Texas’ history.

Whether your interest lies in the rodeo arena, stock show, concerts, or shopping, there are various opportunities to explore the activities that make The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo such a hit each year! Join Cowboy Lifestyle Network as we saddle up for another larger-than-life adventure in The Lone-Star State!

TasteAbout Scottsdale Comes to Kierland Commons

On Saturday, January 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. TasteAbout Scottsdale descends upon Kierland Commons, located at 15205 North Kierland Boulevard, for a delicious day of food and beverage tastings, live music and entertainment including “speed painting” demonstrations. Event partner is Jared Allan’s Home for Wounded Warriors, a non-profit organization that raises money to build and remodel handicap-accessible homes for injured military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

“We are thrilled to bring together so many food and beverage purveyors all in one place to highlight the unique culinary talents in Arizona and benefit an important cause,” says Erik Merkow, founder and CEO of TasteAbout Scottsdale. “With every event, we take great pleasure in finding a platform for residents and visitors of the area to discover some of the best local restaurants, breweries, distilleries and more in a fun and entertaining atmosphere, while also giving back to the community.”

New participants are being added daily and current vendors include:

• OHSO
• Lou Malnati’s
• Frankly Organic Vodka
• Luna Gelateria
• San Tan Brewing
• Arizona Distilling
• Toycaya Organica
• Dulce Vida Tequila
• Kasai
• The Bourbon Cellar
• Scottsdale Donut Bar
• High & Rye
• The Covenant
• OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen
• Grand Canyon Brewing Company
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar
• Famous 48
• Loco Patron Mexican Brewery
• Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine
• The Beer Research Institute
• K O’Donnell’s Sports Bar and Grill
• Modern Oyster Chophouse
• Sip Coffee & Beer
• Eggstasy
• San Tan Brewing Co.
• Blue Clover
• Sugar Jam Bakeshop & BBQ
• Taste of New Mexico
• Fleming Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
• Nitro Live Icecreamery

More than 3,000 people are expected to attend this event, which also features the Burger Beatdown challenge. This face-off brings together some of the state’s most popular and creative chefs who will show off their best burger skills in a “battle” to earn the coveted title of the “Burger Beatdown” winner. Local foodies will judge and determine the winner of the trophy, which chefs can proudly display in their restaurant for all to see. Other awards, such as “Best Dish,” “Best Craft Beer,” “Best Drink,” and “Best Sweet Dish” will be determined by guests, tallied and presented to participating vendors in the coming days after the event.

In addition to foodie face-offs, Artist Katia Von Kral will be onsite demonstrating her “speed painting” craft for audiences during the event. Proceeds from the sale of her finished product will be donated to Jared Allen’s Home for Wounded Warriors.

General admission tickets start at $65 per person and include tastings of food, wine, beer and spirits from all participating vendors; VIP tickets are $85 and include all tastings, plus two tokens for two full pours of wine, beer, or spirits, express entry, VIP garden access and VIP event keepsake; “Ultra VIP” tickets are $125 per person and include all tastings plus five tokens for five full pours of wine, beer, or spirits, express entry, VIP garden access, VIP event keepsake and VIP “swag bag.” Event is 21 and over; tickets can be purchased via www.eventbrite.com.

About TasteAbout Scottsdale: The brainchild of Erik Merkow, founder of AZ Food & Wine and AZ Food & Beer — media and event companies that focus on everything food, wine, craft beer and drink in Arizona — TasteAbout Scottsdale draws thousands of people to enjoy the finest food and beverage that the area has to offer for a day of tastings, music, entertainment and more. For more, visit www.azfoodandwine.com and www.azfoodandbeer.com.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open, also known as the Greatest Game on Grass, is legendary among golf enthusiasts. Coming to Scottsdale, Arizona each winter, it is the world’s best-attended golf tournament.

The WMPO annually sees the biggest crowds on the PGA tour and starts this year with golf played by such luminaries as Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, and Brandt Snedeker. For first time visitors, it’s an absolute must to check out Hole 16, with its stadium seating and crowd numbers exceeding 16,000! For tacos and tequila, you’ll find the new and improved El Rancho on 12.

Other must-visit areas include craft Haus and Fan Zone. What’s more, WMPO is an absolutely green event, with excellent material management every year.

The 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be held from January 28, 2019, to February 3, 2019, on the Scottsdale Tournament Players Club (TPC Scottsdale). You can easily find tickets to the WMPO, supported by key sponsors Ak-Chin and Coors Light here.

The price varies: it’s free on Monday and Tuesday, $40 on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and $50 on Friday and Saturday. Following the main event, the Coors Light Birds Nest will be hosting concerts. Coors Light Birds Night will feature Old Dominion on January 30th (with tickets starting from $76), Jake Owen on January 31st (tickets starting from $92), the Chainsmokers and Snoop Dog on February 1st (tickets starting from $187), and Martin Garrix on February 2nd (starting from $105). You can find tickets to these concerts here.

Founded in 1937 by the Thunderbirds, the WMPO is part of their mission to promote the Valley of the Sun through sports. In 2016 The Thunderbirds raised a record $9.3 million for charity and have eclipsed $111 million in charitable giving since its inception in 1932. For more information on The Thunderbirds or the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit www.wmphoenixopen.com.

Saddle up rodeo fans because the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® is right around the corner! Celebrating 61 years of wild western action, Rapid City, South Dakota is rearing to go as they prepare for the 2019 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo®. Occurring January 25th through February 3rd, Rapid City encourages rodeo and stock show fans alike to come on out and “Do Big Things!”

With a history rich in farming and ranching and originating from an idea to protect and honor agriculture communities, the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo® was born. With humble beginnings in 1958, members of the Rapid City Chamber Ag Committee aimed to combine the rural lifestyle with the quickly growing urban community of Rapid City. Starting out as a stock show showcasing only three breeds of cattle (Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn,) the “Winter Show,” as it was originally called, made a splash in Rapid City and continued to grow and thrive. Each year saw great improvement as more breeds of cattle were added to the lineup. In 1966, the Winter Show received the new name, The Black Hills Stock Show® when ownership of the event was passed on to Central States Fair, INC. It wasn’t until 1978 that the first “Winter Rodeo” occurred in conjunction with the stock show.

Since its conception in 1958, the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® has blossomed into a full-fledged extravaganza. While the stock show itself begins January 25th, the fun begins much earlier. The celebrations commence on January 11th with the Black Hills Stock Show® Press Social & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. In the following days, various events will entertain audiences. Some events leading up to the stock show include National Reined Cow Horse Association competitions, 2019 Best of the West Roping Futurity, and the American Quarter Horse Association Winter Classic. However, this is not all! From live music to the 2019 North American Sheep Dog Trials, there is something the entire family can enjoy. A full calendar of events can be found at https://www.blackhillsstockshow.com/events.

With such success over the years, it’s no surprise that the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® has made a positive impact in its community.

“In 2012, an economic impact study indicated that Black Hills Stock Show® has an economic impact of $21.9 Million dollars, with a direct economic impact of $15.2 million” (https://www.blackhillsstockshow.com/about.aspx).

Not only does the Black Hills Stock Show® send money back into the community, it also provides job/internship opportunities for locals and scholarship opportunities through the Central States Fair Foundation, “a 501 (c) 3 organization geared to supporting youth, agriculture and long term capital improvements to the Central States Fairgrounds” (https://www.blackhillsstockshow.com/p/about/151).  

Rapid City, South Dakota is proud to invite you to the 61st Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®.  As stated on their website, “we offer everything western and a little extra too. You won’t have to leave the blacktop to see the real west as we bring it all to you in Rapid City.” We hope you will join Cowboy Lifestyle Network as we head to Rapid City to share in one of the largest celebrations in South Dakota!

Hop online to https://www.blackhillsstockshow.com/p/34 to buy tickets and book your stay at a Rapid, City Hotel.

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Little Delbert Days Rodeo is coming back to Lake Havasu City! January 26th and 27th you can catch all the rodeo action at the Rodeo Grounds in SARA Park. Featuring all the event favorites such as bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, there will also be steer and sheep riding for the kids!  Sign up begins at 10 a.m., and kids’ rides will go from 11 a.m. to noon.

This annual event is organized by Friends of the Fair, a local group whose mission is promoting family and equestrian events such as Little Delbert Days and The Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo. With 800 added seats this year, there is no reason not to go. There are many hands-on events that the kids can do as well if you are not thrilled about mutton busting or steer riding.

The weekend’s activities will include gold panning, king of the hill, roping arena, a back-hoe challenge, bounce houses, petting zoo, cow jousting, pony rides, shooting gallery, rock-climbing wall, pedal tractor races, and bungee jump.

Little Delbert Days Rodeo is a must see if you are in town for the weekend. The rodeo prides itself on being focused on good family entertainment and fun. With over 200 volunteers that make this rodeo happen every year, if you see a committee member, thank them for what they do!

Event Details

Saturday & Sunday, January 26th & 27th, 2019

Blue Country Band, from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday.

Food Vendors available all weekend
Rodeo Performances 1:00 to 4:00 PM Daily
$15.00 admission includes admission to Little Delbert Days (Children 15 and under free)

For all information, please see Little Delbert Days Rodeo website.

When people talk country lifestyle it almost always seems that someone brings up Wrangler clothing. So it is no surprise that Texas native and country music singer/songwriter Cody Johnson has had a longstanding partnership with the iconic American country clothing giant.  From being a previous PRCA cowboy to rocking the stage every night he plays he puts the new generation of 20x’s thru the works.

As the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo wrapped up last month we watched Cody hit the stage after the Gold Buckle Ceremony at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa three nights in a row to a sold-out crowd and totally blew the doors off every night.

It is exciting to watch a whole new generation of country music listeners finding Cody for the first time. He recently partnered with Warner Music Nashville and has gotten more first-time radio play on radio stations who hadn’t picked him up before. It is hard to turn the massive radio stations onto an independent artist but Cody Johnson has proven himself time and time again as ranking right up there with the big players, yet remaining true to his roots. Which is why the Wrangler 20x and Resistol are perfect to partner with this soon to be a household name.  Cody mentions Wrangler numerous times on stage and also in a few of his songs, which is fitting due to the fact that Wrangler is so synonymous with country life.

Resistol Hats also wanted a piece of the Cody Johnson pie as they just came out with an entire hat collection for the cowboy. Plus Cody was awarded the Resistol Man of the Year. The collection is sharp with great lines and was available during the Cowboy Christmas that took place during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Cody has continuously sold-out shows like the Houston Rodeo, who again this year are bringing him back in their recently announced line up. It also includes country icons like George Strait and Brooks & Dunn. You can see the whole line-up for Houston here.

With his forthcoming LP called ‘Ain’t Nothing to It,’ set to land on January 19th he has given us a taste of the tracks back in October and it is bound to be another great one. He has talked about this one just being more simple, as he and Trent Willmon put it together as an album that they would just enjoy listening to, and of course, we will too! Cody Johnson’s passion for music comes across effortlessly, and there is no doubt when you see him up on that stage he is completely at home in his Wranglers, a Resistol, and guitar in his hand. Make sure if you have a chance you catch him out on the road, download his album, request more of his music on your local stations, and make sure to follow us as we follow Cody on his country music journey. Here is a quick clip with me and Cody from Las Vegas.

Here is that taste of his newest song stripped down called “Fenceposts,” which is due to appear on his upcoming album Ain’t Nothin’ to it. 

Find more great music and clips on Cody’s social!
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CodyJohnsonBand
Instagram: https://CodyJohnson.lnk.to/instagram
Facebook: https://CodyJohnson.lnk.to/facebook
Website: https://www.codyjohnsonmusic.com
Spotify: https://CodyJohnson.lnk.to/spotify

Don’t miss the Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo’s 81st year in Sells, AZ. Taking place from February 1st to the 3rd, this long-running rodeo will be featuring traditional rodeo events such as barrel racing, calf roping and bull riding. You can also enjoy local food and traditional dances! Mark your calendars to so you don’t miss out on the 81st year of celebrating the Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair.

It’s got it all: rodeo competitions, traditional games, great food, crafts and performances, Pow Wow, carnival rides, a parade, and so much more! They have great entertainment lined up coming from Frank Ray Music and STATELINE  on Friday, Feb. 1. The headliners for Saturday, Feb. 2 include Michael Salgado, TEJANO HIGHWAY 281 and Dezigual.  On Sunday, Feb. 3 they will feature the winners of the Waila Championship Battle of the Bands. 

The event takes place at the Eugene P. Tashquinth Sr. Livestock Complex located three miles west of Sells, Arizona along State Route 86. As Arizona’s longest-running American Indian rodeo, Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo offers you the chance to celebrate the culture of the Tohono O’odham Nation.  Bring the whole family and enjoy the round dancing, as well as a variety of musical entertainment on the main stage every day – this includes popular Waila bands.

You’ll also get to sample traditional food along the food court vendors’ alley, and view exhibit booths presented at Eugene P. Tashquinth Sr. Livestock Complex in Sells, AZ. For more information visit www.tonation-nsn.gov or call the Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo and Fair office at 520-383-2588.

Since its conception in 1955, Miss Rodeo America, Inc. has provided young women with the opportunity of a lifetime: represent the United States of America as the official spokesperson of professional rodeo. As an ambassador for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA,) rodeo educator for the community, and purveyor of the western way of life, Miss Rodeo America is given the unique opportunity to travel some 100,000 miles across our beautiful country as she attends up to 100 rodeo performances and makes various community appearances throughout the year.

An opportunity such as this one to be cherished and celebrated and it is no wonder that many young women have dreamed of becoming Miss Rodeo America since childhood. However, achieving such a title does not come without hard work and extreme dedication. Each year the Miss Rodeo America Pageant is held in conjunction with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada. State queens from across the country flock to Vegas for a weeklong competition. These empowered, driven young women compete in a variety of areas such as horsemanship, public speaking, personal interview, rodeo, and equine knowledge, current event awareness, and modeling. The Miss Rodeo America Pageant allows the girls to showcase their unique personalities and know-how as the judges work hard to determine who will be the next representative of professional rodeo. 

This year’s competition was nothing short of exciting as 28 state queens from across the country gave it their all for the competition. Wranglin’ in the coveted title of Miss Rodeo America 2019, is Mississippi’s very own pride-and-joy, Miss Taylor McNair.

As the third Miss Rodeo Mississippi to wear the Miss Rodeo America crown, Taylor is making the Magnolia State proud. At 23 years old Taylor has accomplished a great deal. Not only did she represent her home state as the 2018 Miss Rodeo Mississippi, but she also earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business with a concentration on Policy and Law from Mississippi State University. With success in the rodeo arena and in the classroom, Taylor plans to honor her agricultural upbringing by pursuing a Jurisprudence Doctorate  Degree with a Master of Law in Agricultural and Food Law.

Taylor made a splash during the MRA pageant winning awards in personality, appearance, and written test. However, that wasn’t all. Taylor also received the winning Chap Award and the Sherry Smith Memorial Scholarship.

Following in the footsteps of 2018 Miss Rodeo America, Keri Sheffield, and a proud list of former First Ladies of Rodeo, Taylor McNair will travel across America promoting rodeo and the western way of life. In an interview with Kimber Laux of Las Vegas Review Journal, Taylor expresses her platform of encouraging individuality. She states,

“I have always just said, be you. Be yourself. God only made one of you and he gave us each unique skills and each unique talents. Use that; don’t compare yourself to others. Be incredibly and uniquely you, and embrace that in everything you do” (www.reviewjournal.com).

All of us here at Cowboy Lifestyle Network would like to congratulate Taylor McNair on being crowned the 2019 Miss Rodeo America. We wish you a successful and exciting year as you travel “from sea to shining sea” representing America’s oldest sport, rodeo!

The Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo is considered the top rodeo in the Northwest and will be returning to Central Washington in just a few days. The PRCA sanctioned Finals will be held at the Yakima Valley SunDome on January 11-13, 2019. During this time, the Yakima Valley SunDome will see the return of some of the best athletes in the industry compete for the title of Circuit Champion. With star players coming from all over the Northwest, the CRCFR is set to have one of their best years yet!

The Columbia River Circuit Finals will feature 12 cowboys and cowgirls in each rodeo event during the performance These events include saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and team roping. The contestants will be challenging each other for the opportunity to compete at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, Florida on March 21-24, 2019.

The Columbia River Circuit consists of 29 of the finest PRCA rodeos throughout the Northwest and the Columbia River Circuit Finals is the summit of the season, as they attract the region’s top competitors. What’s more, it has a number of the best performing PRCA athletes from the pro rodeo circuit as well. In fact, fifteen of the contestants competed for a world title at the Las Vegas’ Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Event Information

Location: Yakima Valley SunDome, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
Performances: January 11th- 7:00 pm,  January 12th- 7:00 pm, January 13th- 1:00 pm
Keep up with the Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo on Facebook and Instagram as well!

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