The first week of July is affectionately known by cowboys and cowgirls as “Cowboy Christmas.” This time of year is extra special for rodeo contestants as there is an influx of rodeos to compete in, and lots of money to be won.
For spectators, it is also a special time of year as there are even more rodeos to attend!
Below is a list of rodeos happening in Nebraska within the next week. Be sure to find one in your area to support your local community and the contestants who will be putting on great shows!
| Old West Trail PRCA Rodeo – Crawford, NE | July 3-4 |
| Sutherland 4th of July Rodeo – Sutherland, NE | July 3-4 |
| Pony Express Rodeo – Gothenburg, NE | July 3-4 |
| Camp Clarke Stampede – Bridgeport, NE | July 4-5 |
| 35th Annual Stuart Rodeo – Stuart, NE | July 5-6 |
| Madison County Rodeo – Madison, NE | July 10-12 |
There are many large professional rodeos taking place out of state over the 4th of July. Here is a quick list of where some of the biggest names in the PRCA will be this week:
| Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series – Steamboat Springs, CO | July 3-4 |
| 89th Annual Independence Day Rodeo – Oakley City, UT | July 3-6 |
| World’s Oldest Rodeo – Prescott, AZ | July 3-4 |
| Basin City Freedom Rodeo – Basin City, WA | July 3-5 |
| Eugene Pro Rodeo – Eugene, OR | July 3-6 |
| Calgary Stampede – Calgary, AB | July 5-14 |
| NFR Open – Colorado Springs, CO | July 9-15 |
| Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo – Casper, WY | July 9-13 |
