As rodeo and the Western culture continue to grow in popularity, we want to ensure that the sport secures a spot in the hearts of fans everywhere. Whether you’re a long-time rodeo enthusiast or a new fan, there are several impactful ways you can contribute to the success and longevity of your hometown rodeo. It’s important to remember that every action helps preserve the tradition of rodeo for years to come. Here’s how you can support your favorite rodeos and ensure they continue to thrive for future generations.
- Share your favorite rodeo’s social media accounts. By doing this, you are supporting their overall mission, not to mention your family and friends can easily start following them as well. This is the best way to keep in touch with recent event updates.
- Attend their event or ancillary events. This seems like the most obvious one, but taking it a step further, do more than just attend the main event. Most times, rodeos will have several events leading up to the rodeo or several events in and around the same area. Many of these events could include a golf tournament, carnival, parade, livestock shows, vendor fairs and more!
- Donate to their cause. You can often find the organizations that rodeo support by heading to their website or asking on social media. Rodeos like Cheyenne Frontier Days donate to several causes within their organization so you can pick the one you would like to donate to, sponsor an event, or donate directly to the rodeo itself.
- Shop until you drop. More often than not, your favorite rodeo usually has some kind of merchandise for sale on their website or they usually have tons of vendors at the event itself. This is always a great opportunity to get an early start on Christmas shopping or find a few new things to add to your home.
- Post positive. Social media is a great way to show what you love. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is leave a positive review of our favorite rodeos. This gives them an overall better image to the public and encourages other folks to do the same. Always keep your words and imagery positive!
- Volunteer on the committee. This is my all time favorite way to get involved and support your local rodeo because committees are always looking for extra hands when it comes time for the big event. There is some much more to putting on a rodeo than people realize so one of the best things you can do to preserve it for generations to come is by joining the committee. Most of the time you can contact the organizers through a social media account or their website to get more information on meeting times.
In closing, regardless of how you take action, these are all great ways to support your local event. I am a big proponent of ‘do what you can’ because every contribution matters when it comes to supporting this sport. By engaging with rodeos in these meaningful ways, you not only enhance their visibility and success but also spread the joy and excitement they bring to countless fans. So, take the time to show your support and help keep the spirit of rodeo alive and kicking for years to come.
All in all, those organizations and communities that sometimes rely on the donations are struggling just as much as the rodeos. We hope that you will reach out to your local rodeo and see what you can do to help their cause. We are all in this together!
