Silver State Stampede Rodeo Elko, Nevada

July 10, 11, &12, 2008
Elko, Nevada

Schedule
Kick-Off Party
Partners of Tradition
PRCA Rodeo
World Championship Old West Bronc Riding
Ring of Fear
Western Dance each night
Concessions, Bar, and Vendors
Trade Show
Art Contest
Photo Gallery
2008 Queen Competition
Silver State Stampede Rodeo
Contact Information
Prices

Silver State Stampede, Elko Nevada the heart of the West

2007 Best Small Rodeo in the PRCA Wilderness Circuit.
We have won this award four out of five years -- in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007.

All activities are held at the Elko County Fairgrounds unless otherwise stated. See Map:

Map to Elko County Fairgrounds, Elko, NV 89801

Concessions and a full bar are available each night. To learn more about individual events, click on the appropriate links above. Trade show opens at 4pm each day

2008 Silver State Stampede Schedule

Thursday, July 10, 2008:
Trade show opens at 4pm
Kick-Off Party 4:00 PM
Tri-tip dinner
Calcutta
First Round of Old West Bronc Riding (OWBR) Elimination
Western Dance

Friday, July 11, 2008
Trade show opens at 4pm
Mutton Busting 6:00 PM
PRCA Rodeo 7:00 PM
Second Round of OWBR Elimination
Ring of Fear
Western Dance

Saturday, July 12, 2008
Trade show opens at 4pm
Mutton Busting 6:00 PM
PRCA Rodeo 7:00 PM
Final Round of OWBR
Ring of Fear
Western Dance

Entrance costs:
Adult - $10.00
Student - $5.00
Family - $25.00
Box Seats - $75.00 per day

Partners of Tradition
The legend lives on! The 2008 Silver State Stampede Association is working to keep alive over sixty years of Nevada rodeo heritage. In order to continue presenting the oldest professional rodeo in the state, our all-volunteer, non-profit organization is requesting support from members of the Western community.

To celebrate Nevada’s ranching heritage, we are offering a special package to Nevada’s brand owners. For $50, your brand will be placed on our ‘Partners Of Tradition’ sign, which will be prominently displayed during our event, held July 10, 11, 12, 2008. In addition, you will receive two admission tickets to the July 10th Kick-Off Party and two tickets for the Kick-Off Dinner—delicious tri-tip with a slew of side-dishes.

To be included as a Partner of Tradition, please submit a clear drawing of your brand with your $50 check, made payable to Silver State Stampede Association, to the following address: Silver State Stampede, 371 Mountain City Hwy. #7 Elko, NV 89801. Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you in July!

Kick-Off Party:
The Kick-Off party is one of the most exciting and fun aspects of the rodeo. Thursday night brings the best of the West to spectators of all ages. Start off the evening with a delicious tri-tip dinner and spirits from our well-stocked bar.
For the gambling rodeo fan, the Calcutta provides the opportunity to ‘buy’ your favorite Old West Bronc Rider. The buyer of the winning bronc riders will win a portion of the Calcutta purse. The total purse can amount to over $10,000!
The first elimination round Old West Bronc Riding will match cowboys against Wally Blossom’s toughest broncs.
The band kicks-up immediately following the last bronc rider, and dancing carries on into the wee hours of the morning.

PRCA Rodeo:
The Silver State Stampede is the oldest rodeo in Nevada. The tradition of Elko’s annual rodeo started in 1913 when GS Garcia, the world-famous bit, spur, and saddle maker, decided that northern Nevada cowboys needed a rodeo, and the town needed the added entertainment and income.
Today’s Stampede has grown into a multi-faceted event, showcasing the best of rodeo and ranch cowboys alike. The Stampede won the award for 2006 Best Small Rodeo in the Wilderness Circuit. We have won it four out of five years--in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007.

The PRCA stock contractor is the Bar T Rodeo Company of Chester, Utah, which is owned and operated by Bud and Evelyn Kerby. With 50 years of experience producing professional rodeos, Bar T brings to Elko some of the best stock in the industry. Members of the Cowboy Rodeo Hall of Fame, Kerbys have sent stock to the National Finals Rodeo every year since 1959. They won the PRCA 2006 Best Remuda award for their great bucking stock.

Winners The Stampede is extremely unique in that it is the only professional rodeo to offer Garcia spurs to event winners. The winner of the saddle bronc riding also receives a handcrafted, miniature bronc saddle made by local cowboy and saddlemaker Bill Maupin.
Event purses for the 2008 rodeo total over $20,000, with $3,000 designated for each event.
Click here fo a link to the PRCA website.

Silver State Stampede Rodeo Queen

2008 Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court Contest
Contestant applications for the are available at IFA, JM Capriolas, Stockmen’s or Corral West.

Click here for printable application.
Contestant Official EntryApplication 2008

Silver State Stampede Cowgirl Court
Ages 15-24
Queen - $1000.00 scholarship
1st Princess - $500.00 scholarship
2nd Princess - $250.00 scholarship
Ages 8-14
1st Jr. Princess
2nd Jr. Princess

Contestants will be judged on the following criteria – Horsemanship, modeling, written test, interviews, speech, photogenic abilities and impromptu questions.

If chosen they will win the following:
Scholarship money, SSS Buckle and Crown, Saddle Pad, Jewelry, SSS Travel bags and Jacket.
They will also be traveling to Las Vegas to the NFR, Reno Rodeo and Wilderness Circuit in SLC.

Schedule:
Deadline for applications will be April 1, 2008
Horsemanship Contest – April 19 Elko Fair Grounds
SSS Cowgirl Court Crowning – April 26 Red Lion – Club Max Room

On June 9th, 2007, Chantelle Crotts was crowned 2007 Silver State Stampede Queen .

2007 Stampede queen Chantelle Crotts (left) with 2006 queen Lacie Garton.

Left to right: junior princess Megan Harney, Stampede princess Madison Hughes, Stampede queen Chantelle Crotts, and Teen princess Jennifer Robertson.

Pageant Photos by Mary Branscomb

Left to right: junior princess Megan Harney, Teen princess Jennifer Robertson, Stampede princess Madison Hughes, and Stampede queen Chantelle Crotts. Photo by Lee Raine

World Championship Old West Bronc Riding:
In the tradition of old-time buckaroos, this is an exciting ranch-style bronc riding is held in conjunction with the PRCA rodeo. The event is open to amateur and professional contestants alike. Entrants ride in the stock saddles they work in every day, to simulate actual working conditions of authentic modern-day cowboys and buckaroos.
See entry form. The OWBR winner will be determined by an average on two head, and we now require a one-handed two second start to each ride. There will be a third judge just to time that aspect of it. Contact committee for complete revised rules. Call Tim Ford for more information at 775-744-2640.
The event is limited to 40 riders. Total prize money is in excess of $14,000.
The winner will also receive a custom made Skyline Silversmiths buckle. Skyline Silversmiths will co-sponsor the buckle for the OWBR.

Also see an article describing the Old West Bronc Riding.

2007 Old West Bronc Riding Winner: Matt Morrison (middle), being presented his trophy buckle from Skyline Silversmiths, his Western Horseman bronze, and a quilt made and donated by Timmy Lyn DeLong, Christy Stanton, and Samme Engelson. He also has a certificate for a pair of handmade custom boots by Kelly Martin. .

Ring of Fear:
Immediately following the PRCA performances on Friday and Saturday, the crowd-pleasing Ring of Fear offers a thrill to participants and spectators alike. Held directly in front of the grandstand, five amateur ‘bullfighters’ are pitted against a PRCA fighting bull. Each person must remain in their designated circle as the bull charges, with contestants being eliminated if they leave their circle to avoid the bull—a half-ton of athletic, angry hooves and horns. The last man standing in his circle (or lying, as the case may be) wins $500. Exciting and unpredictable, the Ring of Fear is yet another unique aspect of the Silver State Stampede.

Western Dance:
Each night following the conclusion of the rodeo performance, the live band strikes it up next to the outdoor Cowboy Bar, located to the south of the grandstands. Dance under the stars and mingle with rodeo contestants “Where the Sidewalk Ends and the West Begins.”

Concessions, Bar, and Vendors:
Our concession stand offers a variety of high-quality food and beverages, and our fully-stocked bar supplies beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Vendors of western wear, tack, and cowboy gear are scheduled to set up booths. A number of unique Silver State Stampede souvenirs are also available, including t-shirts, caps, and commemorative posters, which have become quite a collector’s item. Prints from previous years are also available. If you are looking to round out your western art collection, or to start one, Silver State Stampede posters are excellent choices.

Trade Show:
We will offer an expanded western gear show featuring cowboy gear, western art, furniture, books, quilts, clothing, jewelry, toys, stationary…just about anything that fits our wonderful western lifestyle! Trade show opens at 4 pm each day. The Silver State Stampede Association would like to extend thanks to the vendors who have donated prizes to the Old West Bronc Riding.

For information on the 2008 trade show,
call Tracy at 208-550-2185.

Art Contest:

Ginger Reeder, 2007 Poster Contest Winner,
receives her Garcia Spurs from Crystal Bartorelli.

Every year, the Silver State Stampede Association holds a contest to design the year’s poster. Entrants create a poster using the media of their choice, and submit them for judging. The winner’s art becomes a permanent part of the Stampede legend.

Entries for 2008 to be taken through May 15. Poster size is approximately 16" x 22". Artwork only, no lettering on poster. Theme of the Silver State Stampede is "The Legend Lives On." Winner will receive a pair of commemorative Garcia spurs. All artwork becomes the property of the Silver State Stampede Association. For more information, please call Crystal Bartorelli at 775-934-6502 or 738-3003 after 5 p.m.

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