Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo

LOTRA puts on the oldest paid rodeo in the world, the Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo July 3 & 4. Lander’s Pioneer Days Rodeo pre-dates Cheyenne Frontier Days by three years, beginning in 1894.

Both nights of the rodeo start at 6:30 p.m. Roughstock events include bull riding, junior bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback and ranch bronc riding. Timed events include ladies barrels, calf roping, ladies breakaway, steer wrestling, open team roping, mixed team roping, businessmen’s ribbon roping, Indian relays and junior barrels. Be sure to stick around for the fireworks show put on by the Lander Rural Fire Department at 10 p.m. on July 4.

Presale tickets: adults $13, kids (six to 12) $8
Tickets at gate: adults $15, kids (six to 12) $10
For tickets or more information, go to http://lotra.org.