May 22 2009
September 15-18, 2010
PENDLETON, Ore. – Tickets for the 100th Pendleton Round-Up, Sept. 15-18, 2010, will go on sale at 8:30 a.m. on July 31, 2009. Round-Up Director Troy LeGore said the decision was made because of widespread interest in purchasing tickets for the 2010 Round-Up from around the world.
“The demand has been big,” LeGore said. “We’ve had Round-Up supporters from the United Kingdom and Australia who wanted to purchase them while they were here in 2008.” Normally tickets for the next year’s Round-Up go on sale slightly before the current rodeo. This sale date is for the general public, permanent ticket order procedures for the 2010 Round-Up have not been changed.
The 100th Round-Up will have added attractions each day that only those who hold tickets can enjoy. Although the plans are still being worked out, Round-Up Director Tim Hawkins believes they should be able to tackle the logistics of each event.
The American Indian traditional hide race will return after years’ of absence to the arena on Wednesday of the 100th Round-Up. Hawkins said six teams will participate in this event, which involves a rider racing the length of the arena, where a teammate stands with an elk hide. The rider returns to his starting point dragging the elk hide which holds his partner.
Thursday will mark the return of the Wild Horse Race, consisting of eight to 10 teams. On Friday the old-fashioned serpentine, featuring 200 to 300 horses and riders will be reenacted. The planners are also tentatively hoping to stage the long-departed stage coach races on Saturday if they can find enough coaches.
The last day of the centennial celebration will include snub bucking, basically riding a saddle bronc without the use of entry gates. Three horses are tethered, or snubbed, in the grass and saddled. Three riders, dressed in the wooly chaps made famous by American Indian rodeo great Jackson Sundown will mount their appointed horses and then ride simultaneously in the arena.
Hawkins said many other special events are planned for the 100th anniversary, as 25 committees are working hard to make the 2010 rodeo unforgettable. He said one plan is to get stock that is the “cream of the cream” interspersed among the “really good stock” Round-Up already offers.
“We’re going to have a lot of things that people haven’t seen before – things that will make them want to come back,” he said.
LeGore said that ticket prices haven’t been set, but if there are any increases it won’t be because it’s the centennial year.
“Round-Up is trying to slowly bring its prices up to what other similar events are charging without gouging our fans,” he said.
Tickets for the 2010 Round-Up can be purchased beginning July 31 by calling (541) 276-2553 or (800) 457-6336 or at the office on Southwest Court Avenue. They will also be available at www.ticketmaster.com in June of 2010.
Jun 2 2009
Ed Hamilton writes…
I have heard alot about the roundup. I plan on attending the 100th Anniversary celebration. This will be my first time at the roundup. A friend of mine went last year (2008) and really enjoyed the celebrations downtown. I understand there are bands playing in town to make this quite an event.
Jun 25 2009
ALVIN NELSON writes…
I won the saddle bronc riding there in 1956 and 1957…looking forward to the reunion in 2010. If you want pictures of my saddle bronc riding from the years I was there I would be glad to send them or email them to you.
Jul 2 2009
Kathy Stevens writes…
Well, the Stevens family is planning a reunion to celebrate Margaret’s 90th birthday at her favorite event – the Round-up – many Round-up fans will recall all the years her husband Bill Stevens devoted his energies to this event and know his son Brad has continued the family tradition. My mother, Juanita LaMon, grew up in Pendleton and graduated in 1937 – I hope to locate some round-up mementos of hers from the 1930′s – such as a program and some head scarves – hope they have not gotten lost over the years. I have lots of memories of round-ups in the 60′s when I was in high school in Hermiston. I’m looking forward to celebrating too!
Sep 20 2009
Roylene Harrington writes…
Being a member of an Indian Relay horse race team was a very exciting and special part of my first visit to the famous Pendleton Roundup. It was thrilling and although first place was not to be, seconds and third places were, this was in 1972 and I was married to Raefield Benson then.
Jan 5 2010
Dean Cathcart writes…
I have been to many Rodeos including the Calgary Stampede and Cheyenne and by far the Round up has the best Rodeo and Party by far. Ive been to Pendleton twice 1992 and 1999 I plan on making 2010 Round up as it is my 45 birthday and the first Round up was Sept/29/1910 I am privilege to share the same birth date of Sept/29 so for me it is a very special event. Its a long drive from north Alberta Canada but it will be well worth it. See U all in September!!!
Jan 11 2010
Steven Schrader writes…
My mother & her family (the Helfrechts) moved to Pendleton in 1947 & by the Grace of God my grandmother still lives there! I am 49 years old & have been to at least 15 Pendleton Round-Ups, most recently in 2000. I spent many Summers as a child in Pendleton (fishing, hunting & shooting w/ Grandpa); and college Summers working the wheat harvest (UofO grad 1984). Pendleton is the ‘epitome’ of the Old West & I will forever cherish the town, the Round-Up (Westward Ho! Parade & Happy Canyon included), the woolen mills & all of the natural terrain & mountains nearby. Can’t wait to be there this Fall… Let’er Buck!
Mar 25 2010
Brittney Barnett writes…
I have been attending the Roundup since I was 4yrs old Thanks to my grandparents John & Nancy Barnett. My grandpa owned Big Johns Pizza and thankfully its still around with new management, owners and the same great service & pizza. I wouldn’t miss the Round Up or Big Johns Pizza for the world. Its a second home, great memories, the best party of the year, and the best people. Let er’Buck 2010.
Brittney Barnett
Reno, NV