Chief Joseph Days Rodeo

08/27/2026

Applications are due next Friday!

👑 ROYALTY APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Interested in representing Chief Joseph Days Rodeo? Applications are officially open for the 2026–2027 Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Court!

Being part of the CJD Court is an opportunity to represent Chief Joseph Days throughout the region, build lifelong friendships, grow your horsemanship and public speaking skills, and be part of a tradition that means so much to our rodeo and community.

Applications are due September 4 at 4 PM.

Royalty tryouts will be held September 20 at 1 PM at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Arena.

Ready to give it a shot? Download the application and complete tryout packet on our website and return your completed application to the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Office.
https://www.chiefjosephdays.com/cjdroyalty

We can’t wait to meet the next members of the CJD Court! 👑

08/24/2026

A big thank you to B&M Land Management for their support of Chief Joseph Days Rodeo!

This year, B&M helped sponsor the purchase of our new Rockhound, giving our arena crew another tool to remove rock and improve our arena ground. Their support helped us put together some of the best dirt we’ve had — including record-breaking conditions during our 80th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo.

We’re incredibly thankful for businesses like B&M Land Management who invest in our rodeo and help us continue improving year after year.

Thank you, B&M Land Management!

08/14/2026

A big thank you to LIUNA – Laborers’ International Union of North America for their support of the 80th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo!

LIUNA’s sponsorship helped us outfit our bucking chutes with new crash pads this year — an upgrade that was put right to work during rodeo week.

Support from our sponsors allows us to continue investing back into Chief Joseph Days and making improvements throughout our arena and grounds.

Thank you, LIUNA, for helping us Feel the Thunder in 2026!

📷: NP Ranch Images

08/12/2026

Saturday night at Chief Joseph Days is always made a little more special by all of the visiting rodeo royalty who join us!

We loved welcoming so many queens, princesses and courts to Joseph for the 80th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo. Thank you for making the trip, representing your rodeos and communities, joining us in the Grand Entry, and helping make our Saturday night such a special one.

We hope you enjoyed your time in Joseph as much as we enjoyed having you. We’re already looking forward to seeing many of you again next year!

And for the young women looking through these photos thinking, maybe I could do that someday — this could be your sign. Applications for the 2027 Chief Joseph Days Court are now open! Learn more and download the application packet at https://www.chiefjosephdays.com/cjdroyalty

Photos by Emma Folz Photography

08/12/2026

👑 ROYALTY APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Interested in representing Chief Joseph Days Rodeo? Applications are officially open for the 2026–2027 Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Court!

Being part of the CJD Court is an opportunity to represent Chief Joseph Days throughout the region, build lifelong friendships, grow your horsemanship and public speaking skills, and be part of a tradition that means so much to our rodeo and community.

Applications are due September 4 at 4 PM.

Royalty tryouts will be held September 20 at 1 PM at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Arena.

Ready to give it a shot? Download the application and complete tryout packet on our website and return your completed application to the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Office.
https://www.chiefjosephdays.com/cjdroyalty

We can’t wait to meet the next members of the CJD Court! 👑

08/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 PRCA Event Champions!

Four unforgettable nights. Incredible competition. Outstanding champions.

Thank you to every contestant who entered, our stock contractors, judges, volunteers, sponsors, and the thousands of fans who helped make our 80th Anniversary one to remember.

Congratulations to all of this year's champions—we can't wait to welcome everyone back to Joseph next July.

07/26/2026

🤠 SUNDAY AT CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS

As we wrap up another unforgettable Chief Joseph Days Rodeo, we invite you to join us one last time to celebrate the traditions that have brought our community together for 80 years.

🥞 6:00–10:00 AM | Cowboy Breakfast
Start your morning with a hearty cowboy breakfast at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena. Everyone is welcome!

⛪ 9:00–10:00 AM | Cowboy Church
Join Tenderfoot Christian Fellowship Church for a special, non-denominational Cowboy Church service at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena. Everyone is welcome as we come together in fellowship to reflect on an incredible week of rodeo, community, and western heritage.

As our 80th Anniversary celebration comes to a close, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, contestants, contract personnel, vendors, community partners, and every fan who joined us this week. You are the reason Chief Joseph Days continues to thrive year after year.

Thank you for helping us celebrate 80 years of tradition, community, and rodeo. We hope you'll join us again next year!

❤️ Safe travels, and we'll see you down the road.

07/25/2026

WE'RE SOLD OUT!

You did it, rodeo fans!

Tonight's 80th Anniversary Chief Joseph Days Rodeo is officially SOLD OUT, and we can't wait to welcome a full house to Harley Tucker Memorial Arena.
Thank you for making this anniversary one we'll never forget. Safe travels, arrive early, and get ready to Feel the Thunder!

See you tonight! 🤠⚡

07/25/2026

🇺🇸 IT'S SATURDAY AT CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS!

The final full day of the 80th Anniversary Chief Joseph Days Rodeo is here, and it's packed with some of our biggest traditions of the week!

🎉 10:00 AM | Grand Parade
Find a spot along Main Street and enjoy one of the most anticipated traditions of Chief Joseph Days as the parade makes its way through downtown Joseph.

🪶 12:00–1:00 PM | Nez Perce Friendship Feast
Everyone is welcome to join us at the east end of the rodeo grounds for a free lunch, tribal dances, and an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the Nez Perce people.

🤠 7:00 PM | PRCA Rodeo
One more unforgettable night of PRCA rodeo action featuring the top contestants, outstanding stock, and the excitement that has made Chief Joseph Days a tradition for 80 years.

🎶 After the Rodeo | Scotty Wilson & Music Medicine
Keep the celebration going in the Thunder Room with live music! This concert is 21+, and a separate concert ticket is required.

Teen Dance after the rodeo until 12am at the Boise Building just West of the rodeo grounds!

Whether you're here for the parade, the rodeo, the Friendship Feast, or all of the above, thank you for celebrating this milestone year with us.

🎟 Tickets and the full event schedule are available at chiefjosephdays.com.