Activities
Beaver Creek Rodeo
The Beaver Creek rodeo is located behind Chapel Square in the town of Avon. Free shuttles are available from the covered bridge in Beaver Creek Village. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, shopping, and an authentic western BBQ and saloon. The Beaver Creek Rodeo offers fun and excitement for the entire family.
2012 SUMMER SEASON
2012 Dates (Thursday nights):
June 28
July 5, 12, 19
August 2, 9, 16
TIME
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Gates open at 5:00pm for kids event sign-up and pre-rodeo activities (pony rides, face painting, mechanical bull, dinner, etc), rodeo events begin at 6:00pm.
- For questions regarding the rodeo please call 970-754-4636
PRICING
- VIP Seating $22
- Adults (18-64) $17
- Seniors (65+) $12
- Youth (13-17) $10
- Children (0-12) FREE!
DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS
Bareback Bronc Riding - To win this event, the cowboy must hang on to the bucking bronco with just one hand and endure 8 long seconds of whiplash, whirling, and twirling.
Calf Scramble Kids - The first five buckaroos to capture ribbons from the tails of a group of friendly calves win prizes!
Team Roping - Two cowboys, a header and a heeler work together to catch a steer as fast as possible, earning points for their skill and speed.
Mutton Bustin' - The youngest cowboys and cowgirls show their stuff in this Rodeo favorite. The buckaroo who holds onto his or her wild-n-wooly sheep the longest brings home a trophy!
Barrel Racing - Elegant riding and precise timing are the keys to winning this intense competition which consists of sprinting into the arena and tightly turning around three barrels.
Burro Racing - For Moms and Dads - create teams of 3 to test your donkey handling and riding abilities!
Bull Riding - In this dangerous event, bull riders must overcome 2,000 lbs of angry animal angst for 8 exciting seconds.