The Eightieth Annual Wimberley VFW Post 6441 Rodeo is a highly-anticipated rite of summer and this year it celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Held July 2, 3 and 4, the Pro/Open event, sanctioned by the Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) and produced by DVS Productions, delivers three nights of world-class rodeo action that supports veterans and community programs.
More than rodeo athletics, the weekend includes fireworks, weather permitting, after the rodeo each night, and a Saturday night dance with music by the Broken Arrow band.
A full slate of CPRA-sanctioned competitions will put fans in the saddle with Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Calf Roping, Team Roping and Women’s Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing. Rodeo events begin at 8 p.m.
The Lone Star Cowgirls will ride into the arena to perform a patriotic tribute and Leon Coffee, the venerable Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Free-Style Bull-fighter and clown, will entertain with heart-stopping showmanship.
Each night at 7 p.m., kids will try their skills at mutton bustin’ followed by calf scrambles.
When fans are ready to stretch their legs, there will be plenty of rodeo food and drink options, including beer, and other vendors. Guests may also bring their own beverages.
Parking is included in general admission tickets.
Advance tickets and box seats can be purchased June 28 and 29, online at vfw6441.com/vfwrodeo, or in person at the VFW Hall 2 to 6 p.m.
Advance tickets to the rodeo are a $20 donation for adults, $10 for kids four to 12, and children under three are free. Limited box seat tickets are $75 and available during advance in-person sales only. They are on a first come, first served basis.
Advance tickets for the Saturday night dance are a $10 donation.
General admission tickets at the gate are a $25 donation for adults, $15 for kids four to 12. Children three and under are free.
Tickets at the doors for the Saturday night dance are a $15 donation. Tables for six and chairs are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and remaining beer is available for purchase and guests may bring their own beverages.The final dance is at 12:30 p.m.
