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Royal Gorge Rodeo – Cañon City | May

Royal Gorge Rodeo Canon City Colorado
Royal Gorge Rodeo cowboy in Canon City. Photo: garyandjudybrooke.blogspot.com

The Royal Gorge Rodeo claims the spot of hosting “Colorado’s oldest continuous rodeo since 1872”. Held at the Jack Merris Arena in Cañon City, it’s a can’t-miss event filled with exciting rodeo competitions in early May.

This year’s 151st rodeo will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, 2025. It’s always held during the weekend of the Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival, which takes place May 1st to 5th, 2024.

Royal Gorge Rodeo Canon City Princess
2018 Royal Gorge Rodeo Princess Jazzy. Photo by: Cody Klein, TK210 GraphiK

Some of the Rodeo highlights include:

  • Wild Horse Racing
  • Bull Riding
  • Barrel Racing
  • Bronc Riding
  • Mutton Busting

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Details

Address: 1595 S 9th St, Cañon City, CO 81212

Email: royalgorgerodeo@gmail.com

Date: Saturday-Sunday, May 3-4, 2025

Website: royalgorgerodeo.org

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