| 124th Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo |
| AUG 15-17 |
| Payson |
The 124th Annual
World’s Oldest Continuous
Rodeo  takes place in Payson,
AZ on August 15,16, and 17. This
PRCA sanctioned rodeo continues the
tradition of cowboys, horses and bulls.
The rodeo evolved from friendly competition
between cowboys and ranchers
who have gathered here since 1844 to
display their skills in competition with
their neighbors. Today, rodeo is a national
sport, and Payson is proud to have had
123 rodeos and is looking forward to the
124th.
This rodeo gets you “up close and
personal” with the cowboys, the livestock
and the traditions of rodeo. There are a
huge variety of vendors selling food and
cowboy clothing, hats and western items.
The “Mutton Bustin’” for kids gives a
child the chance to ride a real sheep, with
the crowd going wild. The Special Event
- a real family of the western tradition -
will inspire the kids and the kid in you.
The Annual Rodeo Parade will return
to its roots and be held on Payson’s Historical
Main St., beginning at the Beeline
Highway and ending at Green Valley
Park, by the lakes. The parade will feature
riders, floats, classic cars, tractors, bands,
cowboys, cowgirls and lots of surprises.
Bring a chair and come early for the best
seating, and look for the historical buildings.
The parade will end at the lush, cool,
relaxing Green Valley Park - you can sit by the lakes, do a little fishing or just
stroll with the geese and ducks.
All of this is less than a tank of gas
away-ROUND TRIP. Come join us in the
“Best Small Town in Arizona 2008”-the
Cool Mountain Town of Payson.
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