Ruby’s Inn runs a rodeo in Bryce Canyon City just outside of the national park. This small venue is a fun way to spend the evening with family while visiting the area. If you are looking for an old west adventure while visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, check out the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo.
First of all, this wasn’t our first rodeo 😂. If you are used to a massive event like the Days of ’47 or the Ute Stampede, you might be expecting too much. The Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo includes locals who participate in a variety of fun events. It is mostly designed for those who are unfamiliar with the sport or just enjoy a good time watching cowboys and cowgirls.
The Bryce Canyon Country rodeo runs Wednesday through Saturday from Memorial Day until mid August. The night we were in attendance, there was very little roping and no steer wrestling. We did enjoy alternate events with kids participating like steer riding and mutton busting. There were plenty of bull and bronc riders, too. The cowgirls did barrel racing as well. Though plenty of fun, the quality of these events was not what you might expect of the rodeo stars you sometimes see on TV.
We arrived early and sat in the grandstand, which provides some shade and a great view of the grounds. The clowns and saddle men wrangling the bulls and broncs provided as much entertainment as the performers, too. This made for a really fun evening for families with kids. The crowd was raucous, which also made the evening fun. We found the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo to be quite affordable, too. It was a nice outing after a long day of hiking. For current information and prices, visit their website. This rodeo is right by Ruby’s Inn, and sponsored by the hotel. Read more about why we enjoy staying at Ruby’s Inn here.
