The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the “old rodeos” on earth! The Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo – A Wrangler Pro Tour Rodeo highlights of the entire Labor Day Festival. Four nights of nonstop action, the rodeo is the place to be! The traditions and western heritage lives on under bright lights on prairie nights! The Ellensburg Rodeo will be held on Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2, 2019 in Ellensburg Rodeo Arena and hosted by Columbia River Circuit.
The Ellensburg Rodeo has earned its place as one of America’s Top 10 professional rodeos. The Ellensburg Rodeo also hosts the World Finale of PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour. Today’s best riders, ropers, and wrestlers compete in what many consider to be the best rodeo arena in the nation. The Friday night opening performance starts in the evening and ends under the stars. The Saturday and Sunday afternoon “perfs” feel electrically charged by the brilliant blue sky. It all leads up to the Labor Day Monday Championship Finals… the best of the best dueling in the dirt!
| Venue | Ellensburg Rodeo Arena, Ellensburg, Washington |
| Start Date | Friday, August 30 |
| End Date | Monday, September 2 |
| Time | 6:45 PM |
| Broadcast | WranglerNetwork |
| Live Stream | Watch Here |
When is the Ellensburg Rodeo 2019?
For individuals who plan on attending the Ellensburg Rodeo 2019 festivities in Ellensburg Rodeo Arena, Ellensburg, Washington, there are a variety of sponsored activities to get involved with during the 4-day period between Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2.
Where is the Ellensburg Rodeo 2019 held?
The Ellensburg Rodeo will be held at the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena, Ellensburg, Washington. The Kittitas County Fair and the Ellensburg Rodeo are long standing traditions that bring travelers, performers, and vendors from around the country to town every Labor Day Weekend.
Where is the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena?
Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds
1010 East 8th Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Getting to the Ellensburg Rodeo Arena is easy. It’s located in Ellensburg, Washington at the Ellensburg, WA 98926.
Ellensburg PRCA Rodeo Schedule
Friday, August 30
7:00 a.m. | Slack (second go of timed events)
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
10:00 a.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides open
6:45 p.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo – Patriot Night (approximately 3 hours in length)
Bullfighters Only performance after the Rodeo, included in Friday ticket.
10:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
Saturday, August 31
7:00 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast (University Way & Ruby – Grocery Outlet parking lot)
Cost is approximately $6.00 per person
9:30 a.m. | Western Parade (downtown)
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides open
12:45 p.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo (approximately 3 hours in length)
8:00 p.m. | PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale (approximately 2 hours in length)
10:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
Sunday, September 1
8:00 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast (University Way & Ruby – Grocery Outlet parking lot)
Cost is approximately $6.00 per person
9:00 a.m. | Cowboy Church – Located in Section KK (NE Arena) – Open to public
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
11:45 a.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink (approximately 3 hours in length)
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides Open
6:30 p.m. | Sunday Night Show
10:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
Monday, September 2
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
11:45 a.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo Finals (approximately 3 hours in length)
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides open
6:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
How to watch Ellensburg Rodeo 2019 online?
The Ellensburg Rodeo 2019 will be available on the following devices and platforms: WranglerNetwork, iOS, Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Kindle Fire, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Xbox, Windows 8, and Roku. Live video coverage from Ellensburg, Washington; Saturday, August 31st – 8:00pm (Pacific). The road to the 2019 Xtreme Bulls Tour Championship ends in Ellensburg Saturday, August 31st. The PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour will hold the 2019 Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale in Ellensburg on Saturday, August 31st at the historic Ellensburg Rodeo Arena.
Wrangler Network
As the beta version of Wrangler Network rolled out last year at the 2013 (NFR) National Finals Rodeo, the new online network made its official release in 2014 for those who live and love the Western lifestyle. The Wrangler Network offers live coverage of rodeos from across the United States along with highlights and statistics from bull-riding competitions and other events.
For fans of country music, the network offers videos and songs from some of the most well-known singers in the business such as Tim McGraw and George Strait, along with those from up-and-coming artists ready to explode onto the national scene. If it’s news and lifestyle stories you want, they also have those as well, offering candid and informative stories on a variety of topics.
What Events Can I Watch on the Network?
In addition to live streaming rodeos, there are many other exciting and unique events you can find on the Wrangler Network including:
- Documentaries
- Concerts
- Cowboy-Mounted Shooting Contests
Considered the fastest-growing equestrian sport in America, cowboy-mounted shooting is becoming one of the most-watched shows on the network. For country music fans, they can catch the farewell concert of country music legend George Strait along with concerts from many other favorite artists.
Which Rodeos Will Be Covered Live?
Rodeos are the mainstay of the network, and they offer extensive coverage of some of the nation’s biggest and best events. Among the rodeos you can see live are:
- Pendleton Round-Up
- Ellensburg Rodeo
- Lovington, New Mexico PRCA Rodeo
- Caldwell Nights Rodeo
The next scheduled event will be the International Finals Rodeo (IFR) held on January 16-17-18 Oklahoma City State Fair Arena and will be broadcasted live on the Wrangler Network.
How much Ellensburg Rodeo 2019 Tickets?
- General: $24.00
- Family Package ( 2 adults + 2 children): $61.00. Seniors (62+) can receive $2.00 off regular ticket prize.
- Arena Level: $36.00
- South Covered Grandstands: $16.00 – $24.00
- West and North Arena: $22.00 – $24.00
- Section 9: $19.00
- Northeast Arena: $17.00
Ellensburg Rodeo 2019 Events
- Bareback Bronc Riding
- Barrels
- Break-Away Roping
- Bull Riding
- Calf Roping
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Steer Wrestling
- Team Roping
Ellensburg Rodeo Prize Money
Started in 1923 with the same volunteer spirit that still “fuels the fire” of today’s volunteers, the rodeo has grown from a local competition among ranch hands to the Professional event of today with over 600 contestants and prize money in excess of $400,000!