The Royal Gorge Rodeo claims the fame as “Colorado’s oldest continuous rodeo since 1872”. Held at the Jack Merris Arena in Cañon City, it’s a can’t miss two day event of rodeo competitions in early May.
This year’s rodeo is held Friday to Saturday, May 1st to 2nd, 2020. It’s part of the Cañon City Music & Blossom Festival, which takes places Aprils 1st to May 3rd.
Some of the Rodeo highlights include:
- Wild Horse Racing
- Bull Riding
- Barrel Racing
- Bronc Riding
- Mutton Busitn’

Cañon City Accommodations
Details
Address: 1595 S 9th St, Cañon City, CO 81212
Email: royalgorgerodeo@gmail.com
Date: Fri-Sat, May 1-2, 2020
Website: facebook.com/RoyalGorgeRodeo