Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has been a Colorado Springs tradition since 1937, showcasing the pinnac
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History

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has been a Colorado Springs tradition since 1937, showcasing the pinnacle of rodeo talent and action, while providing wholesome entertainment for the Pikes Peak community. Spencer Penrose, an avid sportsman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, founded the Rodeo and in 1938, presented the “House that Spec built” – the 10,000 seat Will Rogers Stadium across from t

he Broadmoor Hotel. The name was changed to the Spencer Penrose Stadium after his death in 1939, and the Rodeo continued in that location, under the guidance of community leaders committed to Penrose’s legacy. From 1973-2001, the Rodeo was held at the 171-acre Pikes Peak Equestrian Center. From 2002-2004, the Rodeo moved indoors to the Colorado Springs World Arena. As tradition would have it, in 2005, the Rodeo returned outdoors after purchasing and renovating the Norris-Penrose Equestrian Center. Additional building improvements, including an enclosed Pavilion, continue to make the Center state of the art and a place for the Colorado Springs community to gather. The legacy of the Rodeo in the Pikes Peak region was further recognized three decades ago when the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association located their National Headquarters and Hall of Fame to Colorado Springs. As Colorado Springs second oldest event, there are many opportunities to continue making history in a town that knows and values Rodeo! Since 1946, the proceeds of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo have been donated to military charities in the Pikes Peak Region. Colorado Springs is home to the United States Air Force Academy, U.S. NORAD/NORTHCOM (home to the American and Canadian joint forces), Air Force Space Command, Shriever Air Force Base, Peterson Air Force Base, and Fort Carson.

🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #5! 🤠🎟️It’s the final stretch of Travel Trivia Week, and today’s ...
06/06/2026

🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #5! 🤠🎟️

It’s the final stretch of Travel Trivia Week, and today’s winner will receive tickets to the Friday evening performance!

🏆 Answer today’s question correctly and you’ll be entered to win FOUR tickets to the Friday PM performance of the PPOBR | NFR Open on July 12!

❓ QUESTION #5:

What local Colorado Springs brewery is located on the public side of the Airport?

A. Atrevida Beer Co.
B. Coors Brewery
C. Guinness Storehouse
D. Bristol Brewing Company

💬 Comment with your answer below for a chance to win!

One winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers.

Contest Details: The winner will receive four grandstand tickets to the Friday evening PPOBR | NFR Open performance on July 12. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call booth at Norris Penrose Event Center. A valid photo ID is required for ticket pickup. Tickets are not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred to another performance or event.

Good luck, and thanks for playing Colorado Springs Airport Travel Trivia! ✈️

06/05/2026

🇺🇸🤠 Listen in as Kaylee Gripentrog, the 2026 Girl of the West, and Hailey Herman the captain of the Pikes Peak Rangerettes share how the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo supports military members and their families throughout the Pikes Peak region.

The rodeo is more than great entertainment—it’s a tradition with a purpose, giving back to those who serve our country.

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🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #4! 🤠🎟️Travel Trivia Week is rolling on, and today’s winner will ...
06/05/2026

🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #4! 🤠🎟️

Travel Trivia Week is rolling on, and today’s winner will score tickets to a daytime rodeo performance!

🏆 Answer today’s question correctly and you’ll be entered to win FOUR tickets to the Friday Matinee performance on July 12 of the PPOBR | NFR Open!

❓ QUESTION #4:

What’s the best thing about flying out of COS?

A. Shorter drive
B. Easy security
C. Stress-free vibes
D. All of the Above

💬 Comment with your answer below for a chance to win!

One winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers.

Contest Details: The winner will receive four grandstand tickets to the Friday Matinee PPOBR | NFR Open performance on July 12. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call booth at Norris Penrose Event Center. A valid photo ID is required for ticket pickup. Tickets are not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred to another performance or event.

Good luck, and check back tomorrow for Travel Trivia Question #5! ✈️

06/05/2026

The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is where the top professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in the U.S., Canada and Mexico compete to be named PRCA Circuit Champions. Watching PRORODEO live and in person at Norris Penrose Event Center is like no other pro sport experience! Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with matinees beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available now at PikesPeakorBust.org, the official website of the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo!

🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #3! 🤠🎟️We’re halfway through Travel Trivia Week, and there’s stil...
06/04/2026

🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #3! 🤠🎟️

We’re halfway through Travel Trivia Week, and there’s still time to win!

🏆 Answer today’s question correctly and you’ll be entered to win FOUR tickets to the Thursday, July 11 performance of the PPOBR | NFR Open!

❓ QUESTION #3:

As part of the ElevateCOS concourse modernization project, several exciting new features have been added inside the terminal. Which of the following is included?

A. A fireplace
B. New retail stores
C. Hydration stations
D. Electrochromic glass windows
E. All of the Above

💬 Drop your answer in the comments below for a chance to win!

One winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers.

Contest Details: The winner will receive four grandstand tickets to the Thursday, July 11 PPOBR | NFR Open performance. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call booth at Norris Penrose Event Center. A valid photo ID is required for ticket pickup. Tickets are not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred to another performance or event.

Good luck, and stay tuned for Travel Trivia Question #4 tomorrow! ✈️

06/03/2026

The Girl of the West and the Pikes Peak Rangerettes are at the Hall of Fame this morning to celebrate the upcoming 2026 Western Street Breakfast! Get ready to kick off rodeo season in Colorado Springs and long live cowgirls!

🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #2! 🤠🎟️Ready for another chance to win?🏆 Answer today’s Travel Tr...
06/03/2026

🎉✈️ COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT TRAVEL TRIVIA – QUESTION #2! 🤠🎟️

Ready for another chance to win?

🏆 Answer today’s Travel Trivia question correctly and you’ll be entered to win FOUR tickets to the Wednesday, July 10 performance of the PPOBR | NFR Open!

❓ QUESTION #2:

Colorado Springs Airport launched a new public art program in 2025. What is it called?

A. Airport Artists
B. Art at COS
C. COS Arts Initiative
D. Cultural Gateway of the Rockies Program

💬 Drop your answer in the comments below!

One winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers.

Contest Details: The winner will receive four grandstand tickets to the Wednesday, July 10 PPOBR | NFR Open performance. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call booth at Norris Penrose Event Center. A valid photo ID is required for ticket pickup. Tickets are not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred to another performance or event.

Good luck, and check back tomorrow for Travel Trivia Question #3! ✈️

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is hitting the road!Our Pikes Peak or Bust team has been making the rounds at local city co...
06/03/2026

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is hitting the road!

Our Pikes Peak or Bust team has been making the rounds at local city council meetings, sharing the excitement of the upcoming rodeo and inviting our communities to be part of this Colorado Springs tradition.

At every stop, you’ll find a representative from the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Board, a member of the Pikes Peak Range Riders, and the Girl of the West, all working together to spread the word about the 85th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo | NFR Open and the mission behind this incredible event.

📍 Fountain – May 26
📍 Monument – June 1
📍 Manitou Springs – Today
📍 Woodland Park – June 4
📍 Colorado Springs – June 9

We’re proud to connect with our neighboring communities and share the history, tradition, and impact of the rodeo that has supported local military families for generations.

If you see us at a meeting, be sure to say hello! We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the rodeo this July.

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🎉✈️ TRAVEL TRIVIA IS HERE! 🤠🎟️The Colorado Springs Airport is proud to be the Official Airport of the 85th NFR Open at t...
06/02/2026

🎉✈️ TRAVEL TRIVIA IS HERE! 🤠🎟️

The Colorado Springs Airport is proud to be the Official Airport of the 85th NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, and we’re putting your airport knowledge to the test!

🏆 WIN FOUR tickets to the Tuesday, July 14 PPOBR | NFR Open performance!

❓ Travel Trivia Question #1:

All of these airlines currently serve Colorado Springs Airport (COS) EXCEPT:

A. Allegiant Air
B. American Airlines
C. Delta Air Lines
D. Southwest Airlines
E. United Airlines
F. Spirit Airlines

👇 Comment your answer below for a chance to win!

One winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers.

Contest Details: Winner will receive four grandstand tickets to the Tuesday, July 14 PPOBR | NFR Open performance. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call booth at Norris Penrose Event Center. A valid photo ID is required for ticket pickup. Tickets are not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred to another performance or event.

✈️ Good luck, and be sure to watch for tomorrow’s Travel Trivia question! 🤠🎉

🎉✈️ TRAVEL TRIVIA TAKES OFF TOMORROW! 🤠🎟️The countdown is on! Beginning tomorrow, June 2, the Colorado Springs Airport i...
06/01/2026

🎉✈️ TRAVEL TRIVIA TAKES OFF TOMORROW! 🤠🎟️

The countdown is on! Beginning tomorrow, June 2, the Colorado Springs Airport is kicking off a week of Travel Trivia in celebration of our partnership as the Official Airport of the 85th NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo!

Think you know your hometown airport? Get ready to test your knowledge and win BIG!

🏆 WIN FOUR tickets to a performance of the 85th NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo!

Here’s how it works:
✅ Watch our page each day for a new Travel Trivia question
✅ Submit the correct answer
✅ Be entered for a chance to win that day’s prize

📅 June 2–June 8
🎯 A brand-new trivia question every day
🎟️ One winner selected daily from all correct entries

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, a rodeo fan, or just love Colorado Springs, this is your chance to have some fun and score tickets to one of the biggest events of the summer!

Official Rules:
• Contest runs June 2–June 8 and closes at 11:59 p.m. MDT on June 8.
• One winner will be randomly selected from all correct entries each day.
• Winners will receive four grandstand tickets to a designated rodeo performance.
• Tickets will be available at Will Call at Norris Penrose Event Center.
• Valid photo ID is required for ticket pickup.
• Tickets have no cash value and cannot be exchanged or transferred to another performance.

Set your reminders and watch for Question #1 tomorrow morning! ✈️🤠🎉

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