Edgewood Days PRCA Rodeo
- About
Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days. Our town-wide celebration takes place in the last full weekend in June. Edgewood Rodeo Days take place in small-town Edgewood, Iowa. Whether it’s your first rodeo or one of many, the Edgewood Rodeo is an experience you will always remember. Explore our website to find out more about the events that are taking place throughout the last weekend of June in Edgewood, Iowa. It doesn’t get much better than the Annual Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days.
- History
- Edgewood Rodeo Days were started 28 years ago when Gerald Perrinjaquet brought the idea to the attention of the members of the chamber board at the time. The idea was a hit, and the chamber started to plan the first rodeo. It was held at the Edgewood Feed Mill’s grain elevator. Back then, it wasn’t an occasion that would bring in thousands of people. After two years of having the rodeo at the feed mill, it was then held at the town football field. And the next year, once again at the feed mill. In 1992, Day Welterlen donated the current grounds to the city of Edgewood and the event has been at the same location ever since. Many improvements and advances have been made since it was started. Since then, the rodeo has become a popular weekend of fun for all to attend.
- Additional Info
- Other Fun Rodeo Events To Participate In: Rescue Race The rescue race is done Thursday, Friday and Saturday night of the rodeo. It consists of two people, one who rides their horse into the arena, and one who stands next to a barrel at the other end of the arena to be picked up. The pair with the fastest time wins. There is no entry fee, but you must pay admission. Prize money will be given to the top three teams. Wild Horse Race The wild horse race is done on Friday night of the rodeo. It consists of five teams of three people. The object of the race is to attempt to get a wild horse from the bucking chutes to the finish line halfway across the arena. Sounds simple, but Three Hills brings their best-bucking horses for this event. Winners will receive cash. To sign up, call the chamber office or Luke Brady. Money The Hard Way The money the hard way is Edgewood's most famous event that takes place during the rodeo. Saturday night a group of individuals is given the chance to retrieve a token off of a bull's horns. As always, Three Hills brings the meanest bull, which makes this event nearly impossible. This event is very dangerous and requires a waiver to be signed on Saturday night. We always have ambulances on stand by. However, it has been done and the winner receives cash. Are you willing to try to get Money the Hard Way?
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