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June 7, 2010 - Clovis Rodeo Member's Gather to Celebrate Success of 96th Annual Rodeo and Elect the 2011 Board of Directors
April 21, 2010 - PBR Bull Rider Cord McCoy Hifs Town Today
April 20, 2010 - Award Winning Trick Roper Tomas Gracilazo to Entertain Fans at Clovis Rodeo
April 19, 2010 - Reality TV Star and Professional Bull Rider, Cord McCoy Coming to Clovis
April 17, 2010 - Kowboy Kids Day at the Sierra Vista Mall
April 14, 2010 - Pro-Rodeo's Top Cowboys Schedule a Stop at the Clovis Rodeo
April 13, 2010 - Media Credential Request REMINDER (Event April 22-25, 2010)
April 10, 2010 - Three-Time Champions Win 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo
April 10, 2010 - Clovis Ranch Rodeo Today - Rodeo Grounds
April 8, 2010 - Clovis Ranch Rodeo to be Held Saturday, April 10
April 6, 2010 - 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo, Saturday, April 10
April 3, 2010 - Cardoza and Schmall Win at Clovis Jackpot Roping Today
April 2, 2010 - Clovis Jackpot Roping to Be Held, Saturday, April 3 at the Rodeo Grounds
March 1, 2010 - Clovis Rodeo Ticket Office Opens Today
January 22, 2010 - Rising Country Superstar Jake Owen to Perform at 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo
January 11, 2010 - Get Ready for the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo - April 22-25, 2010

Clovis Rodeo Member's Gather to Celebrate Success of
96th Annual Rodeo and Elect the 2011 Board of Directors

At the annual meeting of the Clovis Rodeo Association held in May the Board of Directors saluted deserving members, guests and volunteers for their contributions towards the success of the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo, and the membership elected the 2011 Board of Directors.

Clovis Rodeo Association President, Ron Dunbar thanked the members and guests of the almost 100 year old association for their hard work. "The 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo was a success because of our outstanding membership and their commitment to making what I consider one of the best rodeo's anywhere bigger and better each year," said Dunbar. "I know because of each of you our rodeo will only continue to gain momentum as we look forward to celebrating our centennial year in 2014."

The 2011 officers elected at the May board meeting are Ron Dunbar, president; Scott Saltzman, Vice President, Susan Frantzich, Secretary and Jeff Witte, Treasurer. Additional board members elected include: Lynn Armstrong, Vern Barkman, Joe Billalba, Lynn Button, Larry Cowger, Ken Elliott, Vince Genco, Greg Gillard, Joan Lassley, Chuck Rigsbee, Dan Rigsbee, Radar Ryan, Mike Spears and Mark Thompson.

The 580-member non-profit association is governed by an 18-member board of directors who is responsible for overseeing the planning of the annual Clovis Rodeo always held the last weekend of April.

The 96th Clovis Rodeo concluded its run on Sunday, April 25 with more than 30,000 visitors having attended the four-day rodeo. Fans enjoyed the return of the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division on Thursday night followed by more great bucking stock and award winning cowboys along with a concert by rising country superstar Jake Owen on Friday night; and more sanctioned PRCA tour rodeo action on Saturday and Sunday.

The Clovis Rodeo Association hosts events throughout the year that culminate with western heritage month each April where a month of activities, including the popular Ranch Rodeo, lead up to the 4-day annual PRCA rodeo always held the last weekend of April. The 97th Clovis Rodeo will be held April 21-24, 2011. Tickets will go on sale in January of 2011.

If you are interested in learning more about the Clovis Rodeo Association and its many activities or seeing highlights from the 96th annual rodeo, visit clovisrodeo.com.

Let's Get Ready to Rodeo! - g6th Annual Clovis Rodeo Begins Tomorrow
PBR Bull Rider Cord McCoy Hits Town Today

The 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo opens tomorrow night with the return of the PBR Bull Riding Tour Pro-Division beginning at 7:00 p.m. Fans can still purchase tickets between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the rodeo's ticket office located at the rodeo grounds in the heart of downtown Clovis. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com.

The top PBR bull riders hitting Clovis for April 22 include The Amazing Race, reality television star, Cord McCoy who continues to be a top competitor on the CBS series this season with his brother and fellow bull rider Jet McCoy. McCoy will be making the rounds in Clovis tonight including a stop by long time Clovis Rodeo sponsor the 500 Club at Fifth and Clovis Avenue from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to visit with fans and remind them why Clovis is a favorite stop among the top cowboys.

There are 40 bull riders who will open the action at the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo with the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division on Thursday, April 22. Many of the riders coming to Clovis will be just finishing up a run at the World Cup in Las Vegas which means some of the top international competitors in bull riding will make this a must stop since they are already in the neighborhood.

The list of some of Professional Bull Riding's elite riders coming to Clovis includes the likes of Matt Bohon (Cole Camp, MO), Zack Brown (Santa Fe, TX), Brendon Clark (Australia), brothers Pete Farley and Jared Farley (Australia), Ben Jones (Australia), Luke Snyder (Raymore, MO) and Luis Blanco of Brazil.

California cowboys A.J. Hamre (Chico), Dylana vice Hice (Escalon) Derek Lacasa (Hollister), Mark Lopes (Oakdale), Kenneth Restani (Carmel Valley) and our very own hometown boy Josh Verburg will also make a stop in Clovis with the PBR Touring Pro-Division.

Don't miss some of rodeo's top cowboys in action at the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 22 – 25, 2010. Ticket prices range from $15.00 to $25.00 and are available now by visiting the ticket office, calling 559-299-5203 or going to www.clovisrodeo.com to make a purchase online. Parking at the rodeo grounds is free.

Award Winning Trick Roper Tomas Gracilazo to Entertain Fans at Clovis Rodeo
96th Annual Clovis Rodeo, April 22-25, 2010

The Charro, Tomas Gracilazo will entertain rodeo fans at the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo, April 22-25. Entertainer and barrelman Crash Cooper and bullfighters, Eric Layton and Tim O'Conner, will join Gracilazo in the arena.

Tomas Gracilazo's dedication, skill and proficiency as an accomplished horseman are combined with his expertise as a rope artist for a show that is sure to please Clovis Rodeo fans. Tomas is considered one of the finest Charos presenting La Charreia today. He has performed throughout Europe, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Often a featured performer in Wild West shows he has performed for Disney Productions in Paris, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in Holland and Germany and toured with the Will Rogers Follies. Having performed for the President of the United States, heads of state, the President of Mexico and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC it is amazing that he still finds the time to appear internationally in Charro competitions.

Crash Cooper will join Gracilazo at the 96th Clovis Rodeo as the entertaining and comical barrelman. Legend says when Crash Cooper steps into the arena, rodeo fans should be prepared for anything. Known for his athleticism and for involving rodeo cowboys in his crowd-pleasing stunts he has become a crowd favorite amongst rodeo fans of all ages. A four time winner of Canada's Entertainer of the Year, he is also the act of choice for many rodeos in the United States. Cooper hails from Seniac, Saskatchewan and majored in fine arts at Red Deer College in Alberta, Canada. The self-taught western artist finds inspiration for his drawings, graphite, pen or watercolor pieces and tongue-in-cheek cartoons in his ranching roots.

A bullfighter has one of the toughest jobs in rodeo – he must protect the cowboy so he can ride again another day. Bullfighters Eric Layton and Tim O'Conner will join Crash Cooper in the arena to keep the cowboys safe. Often some of the most entertaining men of the rodeo, the bullfighters also have one of the most dangerous jobs, that of protecting the rodeo cowboy who places his well being in their hands. The bullfighter makes sure the rider exits the arena after his ride without injury from the livestock.

The PBR Bull Riding touring Pro-Division opens the 96th Clovis Rodeo on April 22 followed by three days of PRCA Rodeo action April 23-25, 2010. Friday night rodeo action will be followed by a concert for rodeo fans by rising country superstar, Jake Owen. Two days of rodeo activities continue through the weekend, along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 24. Tickets are available by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com. Ticket office hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Reality TV Star and Professional Bull Rider, Cord McCoy Coming to Clovis
PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division Returns Thursday, April 22

There are 40 bull riders who will open the action at the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo with the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division on Thursday, April 22. An incredible field of champion athletes, many of the riders coming to Clovis will be just finishing up a run at the World Cup in Las Vegas. Some of the top international competitors in bull riding will make this a must stop on the road to the PBR Finals since they are already in the neighborhood.

The top PBR riders hitting Clovis on April 22 include The Amazing Race, reality television star, Cord McCoy who has maintained his lead on the CBS series this season with his brother and fellow bull rider Jet McCoy. The brothers have continued to meet the show's challenges with cowboy ingenuity and charm and at press time remained in the final three teams to compete in the shows sixteenth edition.

Media Note: Amazing Race contestant and PBR bull rider Cord McCoy will be arriving into Clovis ahead of the other PBR athletes, if you are interested in an interview please contact Alfreda Sebasto at 559-285-1237 so arrangements can be made.

Kowboy Kids Day at the Sierra Vista Mall
Sunday, April 18, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The excitement continues to build as the Clovis Rodeo Association puts the final touches on the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo scheduled to take place April 22-25. Today (Sunday, April 18) it is time for little cowboys and cowgirls to learn about rodeo during Kowboy Kids Day at the Sierra Vista Mall where they can try their hand at some rodeo competition.

Kowboy Kids Day will take place at the Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. today. The event takes place in the center of the mall and can best be entered from the north side. There will be kids rodeo events and competitions for the best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl. Participants will have the opportunity to win tickets to the Clovis Rodeo.

Saturday, April 17 was spent with the 2010 candidates for Clovis Rodeo Queen putting their horsemanship skills to work in competition and joining rodeo board members, their families and invited guests at the annual Queen's Banquet. There are four ladies competing for the title of Clovis Rodeo Queen and the opportunity to represent the traditional western rodeo values that are a big part of the Clovis community's heritage. Candidates must not only show their horsemanship skills, but their scholastic skills and community involvement. The winning candidate will accept her title on Saturday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. before the rodeo performance begins. The 2010 Miss Clovis Rodeo will go on to represent the Clovis Rodeo at events and rodeos throughout the year.

The 2010 Miss Clovis Rodeo will also receive more than $3,000 in scholarship funds towards her education and numerous gifts donated by the many generous sponsors of the competition. The 2010 candidates are: Mindy Kathleen Garrison (Visalia), Brittany Hart (Madera), Samantha Lozano (Bakersfield, California), and Rachel Nelson (Livermore, California)

Pro-Rodeo's Top Cowboys Schedule a Stop at the Clovis Rodeo
Including Seven-Time World Champion All-Around Cowboy Trevor Brazile

The 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo, April 22-25 will include a visit from seven-time PRCA World Champion All-Around Cowboy Trevor Brazile. The sport of rodeo's first $3 million dollar cowboy in career earnings, Brazile is a member of an elite group of all-around gold buckle cowboys that includes Ty Murray, Larry Mahan and Tom Ferguson. Joining Brazile in Clovis this year will be PRCA World Champion Cowboys Stran Smith in Tie-Down Roping and Luke Branquinho in Steer Wrestling.

More than 400 PRCA cowboys will come to town next week and try for a run at the 96th Clovis Rodeo and a chance at a purse of more than $300,000 in total winnings. There will be legends, world champions and up and coming cowboys looking for a qualifying ride. There will also be 67 professional cowgirls working to qualify for 36 total spots in barrel racing. The long list of top PRCA cowboys includes:

Bareback
- Bobby Mote - 2009 World Champion
- Will Lowe - Three-Time World Champion
- Ryan Gray - Leading 2010 in the World Standings
Saddle Bronc
- Jesse Kruse - 2009 World Champion
- Rod Hay - Leading 2010 in the World Standings. He's already made 19 trips to the National Finals Rodeo.
PRCA Bull Riding
- Shawn Hogg - Leading 2010 World Standings
- Cody Hancock - 2000 World Champion. Famous for losing his ear in 2005 at the Clovis Rodeo!
Girls Barrel Racing
- Sherry Cervi - Leading 2010 World Standings and Two-Time World Champion
- Lindsay Sears - 2008 World Champion and currently 4th in the World Standings
- Sheena Robbins - Made first trip to NFR in 2009 she's from Kerman, California

Three-Time Champions Win 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo

At the 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo local cowboys and cowgirls showed-up with their best horses to use their roping, riding, branding and reining skills in competition. The winning four-person team went home with saddles that proclaimed them the Clovis Ranch Rodeo Champions for 2010 and bragging rights as three-time champions of the event.

John Smith, Bill Garlick, Bustern Berna and Carl Gould returned to not only win the Ranch Rodeo for the second year in a row, but to become three time champions of the event. The other winning cowboy and cowgirl teams included the following:

Winning Cowboy Teams were as follows:
- First Place: John Smith, Bill Garlick, Buster Berna and Carl Gould
- Second Place: Kevin Cantrelle, Mark Matson, Darrin Preston and Lyle Harvey
- Third Place: Tim Burke, Ty Burke, Don McCaslin and Ryan Pascoe
Winning Cowgirl Teams were as follows:
- First Place: Jessica Jones, Lori Montes, Jennifer Lauzon and Leanne Ketscher
- Second Place: Meredith Burroughs, Kelly Roberts, Stephanie Mathis, Heidi Lackey
- Third Place: Stacey Cook, Julie Brown, Andrea Lee, Debbie Tweedy

The 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo continued a month of activities celebrating Clovis Rodeo Month and the community's western heritage. The cowboys and cowgirls who participated have deep roots in the region's rodeo heritage including the youngest cowboy to participate Kyle Walker, and the oldest, Tucker Slender.

Cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Central Valley competed for more than $16,000 in prizes including custom made saddles and silver bits. Major sponsors of the Clovis Ranch Rodeo include: McCaffrey Homes, George Porter, Clovis Rodeo Association, Merced Milling, Evans Feed, Vince Genco, Sam Habib, Greg Harlan, Bob Robinson, Ricotti Saddles, Blackstone Tire, Classic Equine, Steve Guitron, Ron Silva Reality, Bob Avila/Professional Choice, PLMA Madera, Troy Ford-DVM, Kevin Cantrelle and Hall Ag.

The Clovis Rodeo will open on Thursday, April 22 with the return of the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division. Friday night rodeo action will be followed by a concert for rodeo fans by rising country superstar, Jake Owen. Two days of rodeo activities continue through the weekend, along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 24. Tickets are available by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com. Ticket office hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Clovis Ranch Rodeo Today - Rodeo Grounds

The 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo will be held today at the Clovis Rodeo grounds. Events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and entrance is free for spectators. The Ranch Rodeo event continues a month long celebration of activities leading up to the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 22-25, 2010.

The event is a competition between four-person teams of local cowboys and cowgirls. The best riders and their horses, compete against each other in the kind of ranching activities they must do every day on their working cattle ranch operations. Each team is required to compete in five judged and six timed events. The events include team branding, team doctoring, individual ranch horse, individual trail horse, ranch cutting, team roping and team sorting. Each team consists of four (4) riders who must use their same horse for the entire event.

Cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Central Valley will be competing for more than $16,000 in prizes including custom made saddles and silver bits. Major sponsors of the Clovis Ranch Rodeo include: McCaffrey Homes, George Porter, Clovis Rodeo Association, Merced Milling, Evans Feed, Vince Genco, Sam Habib, Greg Harlan, Bob Robinson, Ricotti Saddles, Blackstone Tire, Classic Equine, Steve Guitron, Ron Silva Reality, Bob Avila/Professional Choice, PLMA Madera, Troy Ford-DVM, Kevin Cantrelle and Hall Ag.

Clovis Ranch Rodeo to be Held Saturday, April 10
Now a Sanctioned Western States Ranch Rodeo Association Event

The 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo will be held on Saturday, April 10 at the Clovis Rodeo grounds. Events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and entrance is free for spectators. The Ranch Rodeo event continues a month long celebration of activities leading up to the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 22-25, 2010.

For the first time Clovis will be a sanctioned Western States Ranch Rodeo Association (WSRRA) event – giving our hardworking cowboys and cowgirls the added recognition they deserve. WSRRA is a newly formed association representing the western United States that gives the teams of cowboys and cowgirls the opportunity to compete ata higher level of ranch-hand rodeo events amongst the best of the best. Clovis will likely see teams on Saturday who have the intention of garnering points that will allow them to move on to the next level of competition where they will try for top honors amongst full time and part time working cowboys from major ranches throughout the West. Currently WSRRA has 25 sanctioned rodeos for this season.

The Ranch Rodeo is a competition between four-person teams of local cowboys and cowgirls. The best riders and their horses, compete against each other in the kind of ranching activities they must do every day on their working cattle ranch operations. Ranch Rodeo teams are required to compete in five judged and six timed events. The events include team branding, team doctoring, individual ranch horse, individual trail horse, ranch cutting, team roping and team sorting. Each team consists of four (4) riders who must use their same horse for the entire event.

Cowboys and cowgirls will be competing for more than $16,000 in prizes including custom made saddles and silver bits. Major sponsors of the Clovis Ranch Rodeo include: McCaffrey Homes, George Porter, Clovis Rodeo Association, Merced Milling, Evans Feed, Vince Genco, Sam Habib, Greg Harlan, Bob Robinson, Ricotti Saddles, Blackstone Tire, Classic Equine, Steve Guitron, Ron Silva Reality, Bob Avila/Professional Choice, PLMA Madera, Troy Ford-DVM, Kevin Cantrelle and Hall Ag.

10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo, Saturday, April 10

The 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo will be held on Saturday, April 10 at the Clovis Rodeo grounds. The event is a competition between four-person teams of local cowboys and cowgirls. The best riders and their horses, compete against each other in the kind of ranching activities they must do every day on their working cattle ranch operations. Activities include rein work, cow work, trail, halter work, team roping, cutting and sorting. Events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and entrance is free for spectators. The Ranch Rodeo event continues a month long celebration of activities leading up to the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo April 22-25, 2010.

The 2009 championship team of John Smith, Carl Gould, Bill Garlic and Buster Berna will be returning to defend their title and their luck at winning a third championship saddle at the event. Tim Burk and his two-time championship team from Squaw Valley will be ready to compete Saturday and their luck at a coveted third championship saddle. There will also be two new cowgirl teams competing for the first time in Clovis. Ranch Rodeo teams are required to compete in five judged and six timed events. The events include team branding, team doctoring, individual ranch horse, individual trail horse, ranch cutting, team roping and team sorting. Each team consists of four (4) riders who must use their same horse for the entire event.

Cardoza and Schmall Win at Clovis Jackpot Roping Today

Local ropers Buck Cardoza (header) and Mark Schmall (heeler) won the Clovis Jackpot Roping today. Each took home a custom made saddle proclaiming them as the 2010 Champions. The Clovis Rodeo Association hosted the annual roping as a part of the community's month long Western Heritage celebration leading up to the 96th annual Clovis Rodeo April 22-25.

Mark Schmall was the champion heeler in today's competition and Buck Cardoza brought in the title of champion header with the help of his 12-year-old daughter Jessica Cardoza. The father daughter duo teamed up in several rounds of competition at the roping and racked in the winning points. Jessica helped dad secure the championship title when they teamed up in three rounds and secured the fastest cumulative time.

Next up for rodeo month will be the 10th Annual Clovis Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, April 10; where local cowboys and cowgirls will compete using skills they use every day on their working cattle ranches. Teams of four cowboys or cowgirls will compete in roping, reigning, branding, doctoring, trail competitions and more using their same horse all day. The competition will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the rodeo grounds and is free to spectators.

The Clovis Rodeo officially opens on Thursday, April 22 with the return of the PBR Bull Riding Pro-Division Tour. On Friday, April 23 rodeo action will begin with some of the best cowboys and bucking stock in professional rodeo followed by a concert for the fans with rising country superstar Jake Owen. Two days of rodeo action will continue through the weekend, along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 25. Tickets are available by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com. Ticket office hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. –5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Rodeo Month in Clovis
Clovis Jackpot Roping to Be Held, Saturday, April 3 at the Rodeo Grounds

The Clovis Rodeo Association will begin their celebration of the community's western heritage on Saturday, April 3 with the annual Jackpot Roping event. The event opens a month of activities leading towards the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo to be held April 22-25.

The Jackpot Roping event is the time for local cowboys and cowgirls to show off their skills as team ropers when ropers from throughout California join them. Rodeo fans will see some of the best cowboys and cowgirls compete in one of the most exciting timed event competitions in rodeo. The event is free of charge to the public.

Ropers with all levels of experience compete for top prize money and custom made saddles that say Clovis Roping Champion Heeler or Header. All ropers who compete must be members of the National Team Roping Association.

The action will begin in the rodeo arena at 8:00 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. There is no charge to fans that want to come out and watch the action. Parking at the Clovis Rodeo grounds is also free.

The Clovis Rodeo will open on Thursday, April 22 with the return of the PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro- Division. Friday night rodeo action will be followed by a concert for rodeo fans by rising country superstar, Jake Owen. Two days of rodeo activities continue through the weekend, along with the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 24. Tickets are available by calling 559-299-5203 or online. Ticket office hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Clovis Rodeo Ticket Office Opens Today
96th Annual Clovis Rodeo – April 22- 25, 2010

Plans are well underway for the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo and today marks the opening of the ticket office at the Clovis Rodeo grounds. Fans can now purchase tickets daily between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the office located at 748 Rodeo Drive in the heart of downtown Clovis. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 559-299-5203 or through the website.

Begun in 1914 by a group of local ranchers, the Clovis Rodeo has grown into one of the top three rodeos in California and top fifteen across the nation. It is one of the only Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioned, tour rodeos in California. Always the last weekend in April, it is a celebration of Clovis' western heritage and the enduring legacy of the cattle ranching industry in the community.

The rodeo will open on Thursday, April 22 with the return of some of the rankest bulls and toughest cowboys in the world of Professional Bull Riding when the PBR touring Pro-Division makes a stop in Clovis. Three days of exciting rodeo action will follow along with a concert featuring rising country superstar, Jake Owen, after the rodeo on Friday, April 23 and the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 24.

Ticket prices range from $15.00 to $25.00 and are available now by visiting the ticket office, calling 559-299-5203 or using this website to make a purchase online. Parking at the rodeo grounds is free.

The non-profit, all volunteer Clovis Rodeo Association is responsible for generating more than $125,000 in proceeds for local charities annually. One of the largest events in California's Central Valley, the rodeo attracted more than 35,000 attendees during its four-day run in 2009. 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.

A sell out event, it is recommended that you purchase your tickets early and plan on visiting Old Town Clovis during rodeo month in April for some good, old fashioned family fun. A full calendar of rodeo activities can be found on this website.

Rising Country Superstar Jake Owen to Perform at
96th Annual Clovis Rodeo
Friday, April 23, 2010

Rising country music superstar, Jake Owen, is scheduled to perform at the 96th Clovis Rodeo on Friday, April 23, 2010. One ticket gets fans the action packed rodeo and a concert on Friday night. Owen's latest hit, Eight Second Ride, along with his other chart climbers, is sure to help give fans the kind of high energy entertainment expected from an annual Friday night at the Clovis Rodeo.

The concert will immediately follow the rodeo performance scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets now by calling 559-299-5203 or visiting www.clovisrodeo.com. A $25.00 general admission ticket gets fans both the rodeo and a concert Friday evening. The Clovis Rodeo will be hosting the annual country concert following Friday night rodeo with KISS Country 93.7 FM radio.

Jake Owen is a rising country music star who hit the charts in 2006 with the release of his debut album, Startin' With Me. The album's title cut of the same name hit the country top ten and lead Owen to his first American Country Music (ACM) awards nomination for Top New Male Vocalist. His career has continued to gain momentum with additional Country Music (CMA) and Grammy nominations in 2008. His latest album Easy Does It, is continuing to climb as Owen's latest release from the new project, Eight Second Ride, speaks to the heart of rodeo fans.

The 96th Clovis Rodeo will open on Thursday, April 22 with 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 24.

Ticket prices range from $15.00 to $25.00 and are available now 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.

Get Ready for the 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo - April 22-25, 2010
Tickets On Sale Now

Tickets for the 96th Clovis Rodeo are on sale now through the Clovis Rodeo Association (CRA) by calling 559-299-5203 or by visiting www.clovisrodeo.com.

The rodeo will open on Thursday, April 22 with the return of some of the rankest bulls and toughest cowboys in the world of Professional Bull Riding when the PBR touring Pro-Division makes a stop in Clovis. Three days of exciting rodeo action will follow along with a concert after the rodeo on Friday, April 23 and the popular Clovis Rodeo parade on Saturday, April 24.

Ticket prices range from $15.00 to $25.00 and are available now by calling the ticket office at 559-299-5203 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, Monday through Friday, or going to www.clovisrodeo.com to make a purchase online.

The non-profit, all volunteer Clovis Rodeo Association is responsible for generating more than $125,000 in proceeds for local charities annually. One of the largest events in California's Central Valley, the rodeo attracted more than 35,000 attendees during its four-day run in 2009. The rodeo grounds are located on Clovis Avenue between Bullard and Shawin the heart of downtown Clovis. Parking at the rodeo grounds is free of charge.

Event sponsorship opportunities are available for the Clovis Rodeo. If you are interested in partnering with the Rodeo Association to support the community call 559-299-8838 to learn more about the various sponsorships available.

Clovis Rodeo Association

Clovis Rodeo Member's Gather to Celebrate Success of 96th Annual Rodeo and Elect the 2011 Board of Directors

Let's Get Ready to Rodeo! - g6th Annual Clovis Rodeo Begins Tomorrow PBR Bull Rider Cord McCoy Hits Town Today

Award Winning Trick Roper Tomas Gracilazo to Entertain Fans at Clovis Rodeo 96th Annual Clovis Rodeo, April 22-25, 2010

Reality TV Star and Professional Bull Rider, Cord McCoy Coming to Clovis PBR Bull Riding Touring Pro-Division Returns Thursday, April 22

Kowboy Kids Day at the Sierra Vista Mall Sunday, April 18, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Pro-Rodeo's Top Cowboys Schedule a Stop at the Clovis Rodeo Including Seven-Time World Champion All-Around Cowboy Trevor Brazile