Clovis Rodeo Association

Clovis, California: The 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo closed with a sold out crowd of rodeo fans for the final performance of the four day event. In all there were more than 40,000 people who came through the gates of the Clovis Rodeo generating an economic impact of almost $10,000,000 according to the City of Clovis.

Rodeo fans have seen some wild rides and some of the best bucking stock in the sport over the past four days. World Champion cowboys and leaders in the current standings have all taken a turn in the dirt; along with a few home town boys including Sean Peterson from Kerman, Garrett Lange from Kingsburg and Kaycee Rose from Clovis who took their chances on the backs of 2,000 pound bulls in the final event of the 98th Clovis Rodeo.

"We couldn't be happier with the huge response from our rodeo fans and the overwhelming success of the 98th Clovis Rodeo." Said Ron Dunbar, President of the Clovis Rodeo Association.

"I have never missed a Clovis Rodeo, and this year we have seen some of the biggest crowds we've ever. We can't thank everyone enough for helping to make our 98th year a success. It just makes us all that much more excited as we begin planning for next year beginning Tuesday night." he continued.

The Clovis Rodeo will be celebrating their centennial year in 2014. The 99th Clovis Rodeo is scheduled for April 25-28, 2013. Tickets go on sale in January 2013.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Final Performance of the 98th Clovis Rodeo Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Clovis, California: Opening with a parade through the streets of Old Town Clovis led by Grand Marshals Denny Denton, Buster Ford and Corky Dunbar the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo saw a sold out crowd for the Saturday performance that ended with a 90 point ride by bull rider Travis Atkinson from Lehi, Ut. The rodeo will come to an end on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rodeo Finals.

On a day where the rodeo took the time to Salute the Armed Forces and honor the brave men and women from the community who have served our nation, we also saw on young lady from Latvia have her dream to ride in the Clovis Rodeo Parade come true. Megan McKean from the Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch in Clovis was born in Latvia and lost her leg at the age of six months. Upon hearing about her dream, Rodeo President Ron Dunbar asked her to ride with him in the parade and to be part of the Rodeo's opening ceremonies. Becase as Dunbar stated, "It's what the Clovis Rodeo is all about, our families and our community and honoring those who are the definition of what makes our country great."

Rodeo fans saw some wild rides and plenty of action during the Saturday performance beginning with an 87 point ride in the Bareback event for Orin Larsen on Burch Brothers Rodeo's Hell's Canon. 2009 Clovis Rodeo winnder Dean Gorsuch took the Steer Wrestling event with a time of 4.1. In Saddle Bronc Cody Angland placed on Big Bend Rodeo's No Dice with 82 points. Aaron Tsingigne and Caleb Twisselman took 5.3 in the Team Roing; Joseph Parsons took an 8.8 in Tie Down Roping; and Kelli Tolbert took the Girls Barrel Racing with a time of 16.88.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will continue through the weekend. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising country star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will follow along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

Seats are still available for the final performance of the 98th Clovis Rodeo beginning on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance and range from $17.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visitingwww.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds. Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Clovis, California: It was standing room only for the second night of the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo that opened with PRCA Rodeo Action and ended with a concert by country star Justion Moore. Rodeo action will continue through the weekend beginning at 2:00 p.m. Rodeo fans can stop at the popular Clovis Rodeo parade Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the streets of Old Town on their way to the Rodeo!

Rodeo fans saw some great cowboy athletes in the first performance of the Clovis Rodeo. The winning cowboys at tonight's performance won't know until after Saturday's rodeo performance whether or not they've scored high enough for the chance to qualify to compete in the Clovis Rodeo's Sunday Finals competition. Rodeo performances on Saturday and Sunday begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are still available by through the ticket office at 559-299-5203, www.clovisrodeo.com or at the ticket office located at the rodeo grounds in the ehart of Clovis.

In the first performance for PRCA Rodeo action fans saw Cody Harmon of Stephenville, TX take the Steer Wrestling with a 4.4 ride; Seth Hardwick make an 83 point Bareback ride on Big 85 from Burch Brother's Rodeo while the reigning world champion bareback rider Kaysee Field took an 82 on Short Cut. Derrick Begay and Ceasar de la Cruz took the team roping win in 6.1 seconds. Jake Cooper was the top tie-down roper with an 8.1 and Sam Wyatt took home the Bull Riding win for the performance on Burch Rodeo's Best of the West. Not to be out done, Brenda Mays had the second fastest time of the rodeo with her turn at the barrels in 17.2 seconds.

Premiere bucking stock and a total winning purse in excess of $300,000 makes the Clovis Rodeo an attractive stop for cowboys and cowgirls trying to earn the points it takes to make it to the National Finals Rodeo held every December. Whether it is on the back of a 2,000 pound bull or charging around three barrels in a clover-leaf pattern on their favorite horse, the cowboys and cowgirls of rodeo will work hard this weekend to entertain their Clovis fans.

Clovis Rodeo action continues through the weekend with a parade on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. through the streets of Old Town Clovis, the crowning of Miss Clovis Rodeo at 1:00 p.m. in the rodeo arena and another great PRCA rodeo performance at 2:00 p.m.

All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance. Reserved ticket prices range from $17.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visiting www.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis 9-5:30 p.m. daily (M-Sat). Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Return of the PBR Touring Pro-Division at the Clovis Rodeo followed by David Cook in Concert

Clovis, California: Capacity crowds watched Professional Bull Ridings' Chad Besplug take home the title of champion on Julie Moreno's Bucking Bull, Charlie Bullware. The 87.5 ride wowed fans and kicked off the first day of the 98th Clovis Rodeo. A concert with American Idol season seven winner David Cook followed the PBR and only added to the excitement of the night kicking off rodeo weekend. PRCA Rodeo action continues beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday night followed by a concert with country star Justin Moore. One ticket gets fans a full throttle PRCA Rodeo and a concert for just $27.00.

The roster of bull riders competing at the Clovis Rodeo's PBR included 10 of the top 41 bull riders in the Built Ford Tough series with veterans Brendon Clark, Colby Yates, Travis Briscoe, Sean Willingham and Josh Koshel leading the pack. The bulls were equally famous in the draw tonight including fan favorites like Sue, Bring It, Curveball, Pretty Boy Blue, Yes Man and Zip Code.

The Clovis Rodeo Association opened the day in support of their community with the annual blood drive benefiting the Central California Blood Center. Recognized as the nation's largest one day blood drive, rodeo fans yet again exceed expectations witha new record of 1,071 pints, having done 1,011 pints in 2010.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will continue through the weekend. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising country star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will follow along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance. Reserved ticket prices range from $17.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visitingwww.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis 9-5:30 p.m. daily (M-Sat). Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Return of the PBR Touring Pro-Division at the Clovis Rodeo followed by David Cook in Concert

Clovis, California: Professional Bull Riding (PBR) returns to Clovis tonight when PBR Touring Pro-Division brings some of te sports award winning bucking stock, rising stars, and super stars, to own. Opening the first night of the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo will be mroe than 50 of the sports best bovine athletes and 40 of the sports rising stars, along with a few of the seasoned fan's favorites cowboy athletes, including 10 of the top 41 in the PBR's Built Ford Tough Series. The PBR action will be immediately followed by a concert with American Idol winner David Cook.

The bull riders of the PBR will be trying for an 8-second ride on some of the sports best bucking stock provided by lead Stock Contractor John Growney in collaboration with Don Kish, Cindy Rosser Bucking Bulls, Cameron Holman, Juli Moreno Bucking Bulls and Sis & Stan Bucking Bulls. Just like the cowboys, a bull has to be ranked high enough to make it to the finals in the sport of rodeo. Tonight's PBR fans will recodnize bulls like Sue and Bring It who have taken a few trips to the PBR Finals Along with Curveball, Pretty Boy Blue, Yes Man, Zip Code and Charlie Bullware. It will be a battle between bull rider for a good draw and a 90 point ride.

The 40 bull riders hoping for a good draw at Clovis include some of the current leaders in the sport of professional bull riding's pro-division standings - Markus Mariluch (Helko, NV), Chase Outlaw (Hamburg, AR), Bill Robinson (Galax, VA), Chad Besplug (Claresholm, AB) and Lachlan Richardson (Cresford, NSW); along with some fan favorites like Ty Pozzobon, Ben Jones and Built Ford Tough Series v eterans Brendon Clark, Colby Yates, Travis Briscoe, Sean Willingham and Josh Koshel. Combine these riders with some of the toughest stock in rodeo and you know why PBR is called one of the best shows on dirt.

The Clovis Rodeo Association will open the day in support of their community with the annual blood drive benefiting the Central California Blood Center. Recognized as one of the nation's largest blood drives, rodeo fans can give a pint and receive a pass for one free Sunday ticket with the purchase of on Sunday ticket to the rodeo. The blood dive is held from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Clovis Rodeo Hall.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will continue through the weekend. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising country star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will be followed along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance. Reserved ticket prices range from $17.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visitingwww.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis 9-5:30 p.m. daily (M-Sat). Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: Today will be the beginning of slack for many a cowboy hoping to qualify for a run at the 98th Clovis Rodeo that begins Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with the return of the PBR Touring Pro-Division followed by a concert with American Idol winner David Cook. The rodeo runs April 26-29, 2012. Slack takes place Wednesday and Thursday in the rodeo arena beginning at 8:00 a.m. and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Slack is the preliminary rodeo competition where cowboys and cowgirls take their first go (or run) to see if they qualify for a second go during the rodeo performance. Often a top for World Champion Cowboys who proudly wear the gold buckle, the 2012 Clovis Rodeo will host more than 500 cowboys and cowgirls to take their chance for a piece of the more than $300,000 in total prize money waiting for the winners of the popular PRCA Silver Tour Rodeo stop in Clovis.

Look for some of the biggest names in rodeo to be amongst the more than 500 cowboys and cowgirls who will take a gamble in the saddle during the qualifying, including the Cooper brothers in the tie down event, Wright brothers in the Saddle Bronc and two California boys leading the Steer Wrestling event, Ethan Thouvenell (Napa, CA) and Billy Bugening (Ferndale, CA)

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will open Thursday, April 26 with the PBR Touring Pro-Division followed by a concert with American Idol winner David Cook. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising country star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will continue along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28 and the rodeo finals on Sunday. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

Tickets are available by visiting the ticket office at the rodeo grounds Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com. All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance and prices range from $17.00 to $27.00. Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Cowboys Come to Town for Clovis Rodeo "Slack" Beginning Wednesday

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: For more than 500 cowboys and cowgirls it will be a week of qualifying before they find out whether or not they're good enough to take a second go round during the 98th annual Clovis Rodeo beginning Thursday, April 26 and running through Sunday, April 29..

PRCA cowboys and cowgirls from all over the United States and Canada will be taking their qualifying runs for the Clovis Rodeo during the preliminary competition, or "slack" which begins Wednesday morning and will continue each morning through Friday, April 27 prior to the rodeo performances. A cowboy, or cowgirl, is given the chance to take up to two go rounds at their timed event during qualifying. If they score high enough they are given the opportunity to come back for a final go during the rodeo performance and try for their chance at the finals held Sunday, April 29 on the last day at the Clovis Rodeo.

On the road to the National Finals held every December in Las Vegas, every winning dollar counts to push you higher on the leader board and qualify a cowboy for their chance at a gold buckle and the title of World Champion. In Clovis there is more than $300,000 in total prize money waiting for those lucky cowboys and cowgirls who take a winning run making this a popular PRCA Silver Tour Rodeo.

Ticket sales continue to exceed expectations for the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo scheduled to take place April 26-29. Tickets are available by visiting the ticket office at the rodeo grounds Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will open on Thursday, April 26 with the PBR Touring Pro-Division followed by a concert with American Idol winner David Cook. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will continue along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28 and the rodeo finals on Sunday. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance. Reserved ticket pricez range from $17.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visiting www.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis 9 - 5:30 p.m. daily (M-Sat). Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Clovis Rodeo Ticket Office Working Overtime to Take Care of Fans

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: Ticket sales are exceeding expecations for the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo scheduled to take place April 26-29. To accommodate fans, the on-site ticket office at the Clovis Rodeo grounds will remain open today from 9 - 5:00 p.m. Tickets are also available by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com.

The addition of a Thursday night concert with American Idol winner David Cook, country superstar Justin Moore in concert after the rodeo Friday night and the anticipation of seeing world champion cowboys compete for the best 8-second thrill ride has been generating significant fan excitement for the annual event.

This weekend the competition will continue amongst three very qualified young ladies for the title of Miss Clovis Rodeo in the horsemanship competition Saturday morning (April 21) from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the Clovis Rodeo arena. The ladies vying for the oppotunity to represent 98 years of rodeo tradition are Christine Fox from Pleasanton, Leah Harron from Springville and Hollie Kuccera from Atherton, California. The annual Clovis Rodeo Queens Banquet will follow Saturday night April 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Not to be outdone Cowboy Kids Day for all the buckaroos between the ages of 2 and 10 years takes place center court at Sierra Vista Mall on Sunday, April 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. There will be stick pony races, barrel jumping and kids all dressed up in their best western attire competing for prizes.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will open on Thursday, April 26 with the PBR Touring Pro-Division followed by a concert with David Cook. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising country star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will continue along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28 and the rodeo finals on Sunday. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance. Reserved ticket pricez range from $17.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visiting www.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis 9 - 5:30 p.m. daily (M-Sat). Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Ticket Sales Ahead of Last Year for the 98th Clovis Rodeo

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: Ticket sales are exceeding expecations for the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo scheduled to take palce April 26-29. The addition of a Thursday night concert with American Idol winner David Cook, country superstar Justin Moore in concert after the rodeo Friday night and the anticipation of seeing world champion cowboys compete for the best 8-second thrill ride are generating fan excitement for the annual event.

"Our association is looking forward to putting on a great rodeo for our guests," said Ron Dunbar, president of the Clovis Rodeo Association. "We have fans coming from all over the country and Canada to see American Idol winnder David Cook and country superstar Justin Moore in concert, along with some great Clovis Rodeo action by some of the best cowboys in the sport."

Often a stop for World Champion Cowboys who proudly wear the gold buckle, the 2012 Clovis Rodeo will host more than 500 cowboys and cowgirls to take a qualifying run at what they do best. Look for some of the biggest names in rodeo next week, including the Cooper brothers in the tie down event, Wright brothers in the Saddle Bronc and two California boys leading the Steer Wrestling event, Ethan Thouvenell (Napa, CA) and Billy Bugening (Ferndale, CA).

This weekend look for the competition to continue amongst three very qualified young ladies for the title of Miss Clovis Rodeo in the horsemanship competition Saturday morning (April 21) from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the Clovis Rodeo arena. The ladies vying for the opportunity to represent 98 years of rodeo tradition are Christine Fox from Pleasanton, Leah Harron from Springville and Hollie Kuccera from Atherton, California. The annual Clovis Rodeo Queens banquet will follow Saturday night April 21 at 5:00 p.m.

Not to be outdone Cowboy Kids Day for all the buckaroos between the ages of 2 and 10 years takes place center court at Sierra Vista Mall on Sunday, April 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. There will be stick pony races, barrel jumping and kids all dressed up in their best western attire competing for prizes.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will open on Thursday, April 26 with the PBR Touring Pro-Division followed by a concert with David Cook. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising country star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will continue along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28 and the rodeo finals on Sunday. The Colvis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance. Reserved ticket pricez range from $17.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visiting www.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis 9-5:30 p.m. daily (M-Sat). Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

PBR's Rising Stars and Super Stars Heading for Clovis April 26

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: Professional Bull Riding (PBR) returns to Clovis on Thursday, April 26 when the PBR Touring Pro-Division brings some of the sports rising stars, and super stars, to town. Opening the first night of the 98th Annual Clovis rodeo will be some of the rankest bulls and 40 of the sports rising stars, along with a few of the seasoned fan's favorite cowboy athletes, including 10 of the top 41 in the PBR's Built Ford Tough Series. The PBR action will be immediately followed by a concert with American Idol winner David Cook.

The roster of 40 bull riders competing at Clovis has some of the current leaders in the sport of professional bull riding's pro-division standings - Markus Mariluch (Elko, NV), Chase Outlaw (Hamburg, AR), Bill Robinson (Galax, VA), Chad Besplug (Claresholm, AB) and Lachlan Richardson (Cresford, NSW); along with some fan favorites like Ty Pozzobon, Ben Jones and Built Ford Tough veterans Brendon Clark, Colby Yates, Travis Briscoe, Sean Willingham and Josh Koshel. Combine these riders with some of the toughest stock in rodeo and you know why PBR is called on of the best shows on dirt.

Not to be ignored at Clovis will be the bulls of the PBR; a group of finely tuned bovine athletes who compete with the same intensity and desire as the bull riders. These 2,000 pound athletes are "born to buck" and offer bull riders a chance to score big at an 8-second thrill ride.

Thursday night's concert is sure to entertain PBR fans and get the Clovis Rodeo weekend off to a great start. Known for passionately intense performances the winner of the seventh season of American Idol, David Cook will bring his amazing singer, songwriter and musician talent to the Clovis Rodeo stage immediately following the PBR. One ticket gets fans the PBR performance and the concert for only $22.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo will continue through the weekend. Friday Nights PRCA Rodeo action will be followed by a concert with rising country star Justin Moore. Two more days of wild rodeo action will follow walong with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

All seats are reserved for each rodeo performance. Reserved ticket prices range from $15.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling 559-299-5203, visiting www.clovisrodeo.com, or at the rodeo ticket office located on the rodeo grounds between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis 9-5:30 p.m. daily (M-Sat). Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Boys at the East-End Are Honored as the 98th Clovis Rodeo Grand Marshals
Buster Ford, Denny Denton and Corky Dunbar

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: The Clovis Rodeo Association has named Buster Ford, Denny Denton and Corky Dunbar as Grand Marshals. Individually they each qualify in their own right to have the honor of Grand Marshal bestowed upon them. Collectively it is a story of friendship; a love for the sport of rodeo, the Clovis Rodeo, their families and the community that gives cause for these three cowboys at the east-end stripping chutes to be named the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo Grand Marshals.

The 2012 Clovis Rodeo Grand Marshals mean a great deal to the history of the community and the sport of rodeo. Often in the background at the east-end stripping chutes during a rodeo performance there isn't a volunteer, stock contractor, cowboy or arena boss that won't tell you without Denny, Buster and Corky down there at the east-end it would be real tough to pull off a rodeo performance.

Born in Pomona in 1934, Buster Ford moved with his family to a cattle ranch in the Auberry Valley in 1937. He still lives and works on the family cattle ranch with his wife of 55 years, Shirley and it is where they raised their four sons. Buster attended Auberry Elementary School, Sierra High School and graduated from Fresno State in 1957. Ford and past rodeo director and friend Chuck Pollard, co-chaired the first Fresno State Rodeo at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds.

Born in Fresno in 1935, Denny Denton moved with his family to the community of Tollhouse in 1942. His family owned and operated the store and pie shop at Humphrey's Station. He spent his youth involved in 4-H and FFA projects. A 1954 graduate of Sierra High School it was there that he struck up a lifelong friendship with fellow grand marshal Buster Ford. During college he and good friend Corky Dunbar worked together at the Baird and Coffman feedlot. After graduating Denny worked for the Sierra Join Union School District for 28 years; starting out as a bus driver and eventually retiring as head of transportation, maintenance and operations.

Although he was born in San Francisco and raised in Seattle, Washington Grand Marshal Corky Dunbar has always had a strong love for the country. While at Fresno State he was a member of the Fresno State rodeo team. As a member of the rodeo team he developed a lifelong love for the sport and after college easily began helping with the Clovis Rodeo. Knowing from an early age that an office was never where he was emant to be. Corky found a career as Ranch Superintendent for Bill McFarlane in Clovis.

Buster, Corky and Denny will be presented with the traditional cowboy hat and belt buckle given to the Clovis Rodeo Grans Marshal during the Rodeo Banquet on Saturday, April 21 at the Clovis Rodeo Hall. The boys at the east-end will also have the honor of leading the annual Clovis Rodeo parade through the streets of downtown Clovis on Saturday, April 28. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29. Tickets are available now by calling 559-299-5203, visiting clovisrodeo.com or directly from the rodeo ticket office at the rodeo grounds Monday through Friday, 9-5:30 p.m.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

American Idol Winner David Cook to perform at the Clovis Rodeo April 26

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: Known for passionately intense performances the winner of the seventh season of American Idol, David Cook will bring his amazing singer, songwriter and musician talent to the Clovis Rodeo stage on Thursday, April 26. The addition of a concert after the opening night of the 98th annual Clovis Rodeo is sure to get fans excited for a long weekend of hoof pounding rodeo action. David Cook in concert will immediately follow the return of the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division. One ticket gets fans the toughest show on dirt followed by a concert on Thursday night.

The concert will immediately follow the Thursday night PBR performance now scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets for all performances of the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo scheduled to run April 26-29, 2012 by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com. A $22.00 ticket gets fans a reserved seat for both the rodeo and a concert Thursday evening. The Clovis Rodeo will be co-hosting the addition of the Thursday night concert following the PBR with Y101 (KWYE) FM radio.

Over the last few years, David Cook's life has been punctuated by extraordinary highs and devastating lows. In short order, the 28-year-old singer, and musician won the seventh season of America's most popular television show, American Idol, rewrote chart history with a record-breaking 14 debuts on Billboard's Digital Songs chart, released his self-titled major-label debut album in November 2008, watched it debut at No. 3 on the Billboard chart, spawn two Top 20 singles (the platinum "Light On" and "Come Back To Me"), and sell more than a million copies, reaching platinum status. He immediately hit the road for his year-long "Declaration Tour" to support it. In May of that year, Cook's older brother, Adam, who had been fighting a battle with brain cancer, died of the disease. In December 2009, one day after the tour ended, Cook traveled to New York City to begin writing the songs that would become his second album, This Loud Morning.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo opens on Thursday, April 26 with the return of one of the best shows on dirt, the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division, and some of the rankest bulls and toughest cowboys in bull riding. Three days of wild rodeo action will follow along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

Reserved ticket prices range from $15.00 to $27.00 and are available by calling the ticket office at 559-299-5203 or going to www.clovisrodeo.com to make a purchase online. The rodeo grounds are located on Clovis Avenue between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis. Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge. The on-site ticket office, at the rodeo grounds, will open March 5.

A full calendar of rodeo activities in Clovis during the month of April can be found at clovisrodeo.com

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.

Justin Moore to Perform at CLovis Rodeo on Friday, April 27

98th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 26-29, 2012

Clovis, California: The words to country artist Justin Moore’s songs read like those of someone who grew up in a small town, with themes about dirt roads, fishing poles and cold beer. Add in a little rodeo and you have the makings for a foot stompin’ good time at the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo on Friday, April 27, 2012. One ticket gets fans the action packed rodeo and a concert with rising star Justin Moore on Friday night.

The concert will immediately follow the Friday night rodeo performance scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets for all performances of the 98th Annual Clovis Rodeo scheduled to run April 26-29, 2012 beginning Thursday, January 19, 2012 by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com. A $27.00 ticket gets fans a reserved seat for both the rodeo and a concert Friday evening. The Clovis Rodeo will be co-hosting the annual country concert following Friday night rodeo with KISS Country 93.7 FM radio.

Since bursting onto the Country music scene in 2008, Justin has been lauded as Billboard's "New Country Artist of 2009" and received nominations for the 2010 CMT Music Awards "Nationwide On Your Side" Award for emerging artists as well as Music Row Magazine's Breakthrough Artist of 2010. He has toured with some of the biggest stars in Country music including Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan and the Rowdy Frynds Tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr.

Justin became the only new Country artist last year to earn #1 single status for his hometown anthem "Small Town USA". The success of "Small Town USA" made the Arkansas native the first solo artist to have a song from his/her debut album go to #1 since Taylor Swift's "Our Song" in December 2007. The hit has sold over a half million downloads to-date.

The 98th Clovis Rodeo opens on Thursday, April 26 with the return of one of the best shows on dirt, the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division, and some of the rankest bulls and toughest cowboys in bull riding. Three days of wild rodeo action will follow along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 28. The Clovis Rodeo runs April 26-29.

Reserved ticket prices range from $15.00 to $27.00 and will be available beginning January 19 by calling the ticket office at 559-299-5203 or going to www.clovisrodeo.com to make a purchase online. The rodeo grounds are located on Clovis Avenue between Bullard and Shaw in the heart of downtown Clovis. Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge. The on-site ticket office, at the rodeo grounds, will open March 5.

The all-volunteer, non-profit Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) has 700 members. Approximately $150,000 in proceeds from the Clovis Rodeo and related events coordinated by CRA members benefit local charities annually, including 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police Activities League, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital and the Central California Blood Center.