James River Rodeo Inc

07/25/2026

Get ready for an evening of fun and excitement. The ranch rodeo is still on starting at 4pm. Come enjoy the western fun.

07/07/2026

🤠 What Is a Ranch Rodeo? 🤠

We understand some of you may not know what a Ranch Rodeo is. If you’ve never been to a ranch rodeo, you’re in for a treat! You’ve got to go to at least one to experience it.

Unlike a traditional rodeo, where contestants compete as individuals in events like bull riding or barrel racing, a ranch rodeo showcases the real-life skills working cowboys and cowgirls use every day on the ranch. Teams work together to complete tasks that are based on actual ranch work, where communication, horsemanship, livestock handling, and teamwork are everything.

Depending on the event, you might see teams sorting cattle, doctoring a calf, loading cattle into a trailer, or completing other challenges that ranchers face on a daily basis. It’s fast-paced, exciting, and often filled with plenty of laughs and unexpected moments!

A ranch rodeo is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of the western way of life, honoring the hardworking men and women who keep our ranching traditions alive.

Whether you’re a lifelong rancher or have never set foot on one, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for the skill, grit, and teamwork it takes to get the job done.

Come join us and experience authentic cowboy competition at its best!

07/06/2026

We just hit 700 followers of the page! Let’s keep it growing so we can continue to get the word out about the upcoming Ranch Rodeo and next year’s Rodeo! Invite your friends to the page! Click the invite button and add as many people as you can! 😁

07/05/2026

Well… it turns out scheduling a Facebook post only works if you actually schedule it correctly! 🤦‍♂️

We may be a day late, but our appreciation is just as strong.

From all of us at the James River Rodeo Association, THANK YOU to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our great nation! Your sacrifice and dedication make it possible for us to enjoy the freedoms we cherish, including gathering together to celebrate traditions like the rodeo.

Happy (belated) 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

God bless our troops, God bless our rodeo families, and God Bless America!

Photo Credit: Amelia Geeslin (Hawley MN)

06/29/2026

Good morning rodeo fans as we recover from this last weekend one of the fun things to see is your best pic you got while at the rodeo this weekend. Drop yours in the comments.

06/28/2026

That’s a wrap on the 25th Anniversary James River Rodeo!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and support our incredible contestants, both big and small. Your enthusiasm, cheers, and support are what make this event so special year after year.

We hope you had an amazing time making memories with family and friends, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year for another unforgettable rodeo!

Be sure to keep following this page where we’ll be sharing photos from this year’s event, highlights from the weekend, and updates as we begin planning for next year.

Until then, happy trails, and we’ll see you down the road!

06/28/2026