Does Today's Local Rodeo Still Draw A Crowd?

Does Today's Local Rodeo Still Draw A Crowd?

In December Las Vegas, Nevada turns into a rodeo town when the National Finals Rodeo kicks off. There are many equine and rodeo event in Las Vegas during the year, but nothing like what happens in December. From endless shopping to daily events then in the evening it's live NFR rodeo action, followed by endless after parties. The town is packed with fans of the western way of life.

How is you local hometown rodeo standing the test of time? Many small town rodeo arena's 

are for sale, overgrown and becoming part of folklore history.  Think back to the days before technology took over maybe the 70's or '80's when you waited all year long for the summer rodeo to come to town. The towns folk from surrounding towns would all join in and pack the stands setting on the edge of there seat with every ride. 

Local hometown rodeo's are struggling and it's up to you the rodeo fan's to change that. Visit with your local rodeo committee and see what you can do to help. Now days  social media plays a huge part in spreading the word with the smaller budgets as radio and TV ads can be pricey. For those who attend the hometown rodeo do your part to visit and shop at the local businesses that sponsor the rodeo.

The times have changed, technology has changed us. The options for entertainment are endless

and watching live rodeo action are no longer as inciting as they once were. Take a look at 

the Mesquite Championship Rodeo when was the last time you were there? At one time that was the place to be, packed arena full of rodeo fans, and now at times it often looks like a ghost town.

We no longer have patients and have become a busy world staring at our phone seeking instant gratification in the every growing technology addicted society. It's up to you the rodeo fan to keep the legacy alive, the approach may change but the end result is the same. Time to fill the stands and keep introducing the next generation to the old sport of rodeo. 

                                                                                                                      ~ Pepper Stewart