COME TO LIFE Kit Carson County Fair-Rodeo in Burlington Rodeos & Fairs High Country Stampede Rodeo, Fraser Don your cowboy hat and watch in awe as cowpokes fight to stay on bucking bulls and teams of expert ropers showcase their lassoing skills. In between competitions, indulge in fall-off-the-bone brisket from SMOKE restaurant and enjoy a rodeo clown show, complete with inflatable horses and vibrant face paint, that will have the whole family laughing. Stampede Ranch & PRCA-WPRA Rodeo, Westcliffe Soak in the stately views of the jagged Wet Mountain Valley as you witness horseback competitors wrangling calves and steer, and cheer on barrel-racing cowgirls weaving speedy horses in a cloverleaf shape. With plenty of kid-friendly events, including a wooden-horse race, this special function dedicated to preserving Colorado’s Old West history is a must for the whole family. Evergreen Rodeo, Evergreen Prepare to be dazzled by entertaining classics like mutton bustin’ and bucking broncos with chap fringes and tassels whipping in the wind. Don’t miss impressive performances from the drill team, the Rocky Mountain Renegades; hear the clops of synchronized horse trotting as the group parades around the arena holding flags and weaving into precise shapes. Stick around for the parade of patriotic floats, air shows and antique automobiles along the idyllic streets of Evergreen. Colorado’s first rodeo competition happened in Deer Trail on July 4, 1869, sparking popularization of the rip-roaring sensation throughout the territory. ANDREW MAGRUIRE 68 1-800-COLORADO
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