Pictured above is the opening ceremony for the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo. This rodeo is a family run operation. This family believes in paying tribute to this wonderful country that we live in and all the benefits and privileges we enjoy as citizens of this country. Therefore, they begin each rodeo with the playing of our National Anthem while the flag is carried around the arena via horseback as you see in the photo above.
This rodeo is an event that is not to be missed while you are in this area. There are the usual rodeo events such as, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronco riding, team roping events, individual roping events, bull riding and barrel racing (my personal favorite).
They also hold an event at each rodeo called a "calf scramble." They invite youngsters from the audience to come down into the arena. They take a young calf and tie a ribbon to his tail and turn him loose in the arena with the kids. The object is for the children to chase the calf around the arena until someone is able to grab the ribbon off of the tail off the calf. It is difficult to say who enjoys this event the most – the children or the spectators.
You will find the rodeo grounds located approximately 6 1/2 miles down Highway 20 to the west of the town of West Yellowstone. Click on the link above and it will take you to the website for the rodeo where you can get all of your information regarding tickets, dates and performance times.
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