70th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo News

"PIKES PEAK or BUST" Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Cook Off

Wilbur Wilson Inspects Pans

Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving outfitted the first trail drives that moved herds of cattle which spanned from Fort Belknap, Texas to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The trail would become known as the Goodnight – Loving trail. The year was 1866 when Goodnight moved the first herd of 2,000 Texas Longhorns across the rugged Pecos terrain with a crew of 18 wranglers. Through the logistic need for caring and feeding his outfit, Goodnight converted a surplus wagon equipped with a pantry that became known as the Chuck Wagon. The trail would pass through Fort Sumner, New Mexico, across the Colorado Front Range passing what would become the city of Colorado Springs before reaching market in Denver, Colorado. The trail drive was so successful, Goodnight had sold his herd before reaching Wyoming returning to Texas and building another herd.

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Thank You from Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo!

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo had a fantastic rodeo this year. We saw an increase in attendance with many first time rodeo fans. The Rodeo could not be successful without the 100's of volunteers that keep the performances running smoothly and most of all, our fans, both in support of the sport of Rodeo and Military Charities!

We are already planning next year's event the dates are set for Rodeo starting July 13, 2011 and running through July 16, 2011. The parade will be the evening of July 12 2011. Thanks again for the outstanding support!

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70th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo returns

The 70^th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo returns to the Norris-Penrose Event Center once again as one of the nation’s premier Rodeo Competitions sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). During July 14-17, Colorado Springs is the focal point for World Champions and rising stars in their quest for the World Championship title. Since 1946, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days has donated proceeds to charitable programs and services benefiting local military personnel and their families. For more information, contact PPOBR here or call (719) 635-1101.