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The 2020 Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo and Celebration has been postponed to Labor Day weekend.  We have NOT been canceled!  Exact times and dates are not available at this time, but we will announce as soon as possible.  Please be patient as we work through this, and work with Gunnison County and the State of Colorado to provide the best Rodeo possible.  We are dedicated to continuing our 120 year history and look forward to seeing our contestants and fans as soon as safely possible.

Read more in this Gunnison Country Times Article from 06/04/20 (PDF)

Please check back often for updates!

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Welcome to Cattlemen’s Days!

Selected One of “THE TOP 101 WESTERN EVENTS” in the country by American Cowboy magazine

 

Cattlemen's Days 2020 Badge

It’s been 120 years since the Gunnison Valley started celebrating its western way of life. Each July, the ranching culture struts its stuff in the “Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos,” an event staged by the community for PRCA competitors and the people who love to watch them.

During the 2020 celebration, Cattlemen’s Days promises the same kind of boot-stomping entertainment that Gunnison pioneers enjoyed – but on a grander scale. Bull riding, barrel racing and the best cowboys and cowgirls – hold onto your hat for the Valley’s finest tradition! The dates for 2020 are scheduled for July 3rd – 12th. Rodeos are the 9th, 10th, and 11th.  There is something for everyone at the 2020 Cattlemen’s Days!

 

2019 RESULTS

We have a winner!

Take a look at our winner for the 2019 Cattlemen’s Days Poster contest. Jenna Leigh Grosse was born and raised in Southern California. Her childhood passion for drawing and painting horses matured into her realization that she wanted to become a professional artist. She moved to Colorado and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in painting from Western State Colorado University. Jenna has spent her time as a freelance artist, illustrator, and framer. Her art has won multiple awards and publications. She specializes in oil and acrylic paintings, and her work has been displayed in multiple galleries and exhibitions.

Cattlemen's Days Art Poster 2019

Feeling Tipsy?  Be sure to use Safe Ride this Cattlemen’s Days.  Safe Ride of Gunnison encourages the responsible use of alcohol and safer roads by providing non-judgmental “No Questions Asked” rides and by promoting alcohol education and awareness programs to the Gunnison Community.  Call SAFE RIDE at  (970) 209-RIDE or (970) 209-7433.