In honor of the 100^th edition of the World Famous Pendleton Round– Up, Oregon Growers & Shippers and Pendleton Barbecue Sauce is pleased to announce our 2010 Summer Raffle.  Up for grabs are three fantastic prizes!

Grand Prize:

The Grand Prize winner will be awarded one Family plan pass (up to eight tickets) for the opening day of the 2010 Round-Up taking place on September 15^th.  Passes include free access to the stadium’s West Reserve seating area, western barbeque in Roy Raley Park, and free tickets for the 2010 Happy Canyon Indian Pageant (rows 10-22).  The rodeo begins daily at 1:15 PM and the pageant begins at 7:45 PM.

Tickets complements of the Pendleton Round-Up Association

For more information about the Round-Up click HERE

Consolation Prize (2):

Two lucky winners will be awarded a Pendleton Barbeque Sauce Combo Gift Box complements of Oregon Growers.

There is NO PURCHASE necessary!  Simply click on the picture below to enter.

Please check back frequently for updates and more information.

Category: Events, Features, News & Updates

In September 1910, the first Pendleton Round-Up drew a crowd of 7,000 spectators. It was an instant sensation, and over the past one hundred years the gathering has grown in popularity and size into what is now a four-day event attracting visitors from around the world.
One hundred years later, Western Crossings, LLC is proud to present Let’er Buck Cologne, the official fragrance of the Pendleton Round-Up. It is that same cowboy spirit that was first captured in 1910 that we hope to embody in our unique fragrance for men.

Let’er Buck Cologne will be available in the Pendleton Round-Up Retail Store, located inside the Hall Of Fame Building at 1114 SW Court Avenue in Pendleton Oregon ~ Fragrance will be available September 1st, 2010

The Offical Fragrance Of The Pendleton Round-Up

About Let’er Buck Cologne: Let’er Buck Cologne is a limited edition, vintage cologne spray – and the official
fragrance of the legendary Pendleton Round-Up. The cologne bottle sits in a durable tin base, secured with a tin cap to allow for easy travel. A unique creation combining citrus top notes with alluring spices and warm, so$ woods. Bergamot and mandarin notes are combined with lavender and a spice accord of nutmeg and clary sage. This is blended into a base of white amber, sensious musk and warm sandalwood.

Pro Rodeo Sponsorships: Let’er Buck Cologne is proud to be official sponsors of WPRA NW Barrel Racer Jodi Hoctor and PRCA Steer Wrestler Blake Knowles (son of former National Finals Rodeo Saddle Bronc Riding Average Winner and current ESPN Pro Rodeo commentator Butch Knowles).

Category: Features, News & Updates

Pendleton Round-Up Receives Award

The Pendleton Round-Up, which has exhibited the traditions of the west for a century and become a defining event for Eastern Oregon, has been named an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission.

The Pendleton Round-Up is only the second event given the honor. The first went last year to the Oregon State Fair, which began when Abraham Lincoln was president and has since attracted more than 44 million people to its events and activities.

“The Heritage Commission wants to recognize those traditions that have helped define the state,” said Commission chairman George Kramer. “They are distinguished events that are part of our heritage as Oregonians. This is certainly true of the Round-Up.”

“It’s a great honor to become only the second event in the great state of Oregon to receive the Oregon Heritage Tradition designation,” Round-Up Director Carl Culham said. “The Round-Up is pleased that the spirit of volunteerism and respect for tradition that the rodeo is dedicated to is being recognized on a state-wide basis.”

The Pendleton Round-Up Association traces its beginnings back to 1910 when a group of Pendleton businessmen headed by Roy Raley volunteered to incorporate the Northwestern Frontier Celebration Association as a non-profit entity. This group organized the first Round-Up as entertainment that gave tribute to bronc busting and American Indian dancing.

Now the association’s 17 volunteer directors, supported by a paid office staff of five and joined by two-ex-officio members, direct more than 900 volunteers to make the event a reality the second full week of September. The famed grass arena still shows off saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and steer roping that is like it was in 1910 and other events of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. About 30,000-40,000 spectators attend annually, including an encampment of 300 plus teepees.

It is estimated that the Round-Up brings at least a $50 million benefit every year to the service organizations, school groups and businesses. Books and films about the Round-Up have helped make Pendleton a destination for western heritage tourists. Unlike other major rodeos, the Round-Up stands fast in saluting its heritage. Sponsor signs and other commercial elements are not allowed in the arena, making the event held the second full week of September a true example of the rodeos of a century ago.

An Oregon Heritage Tradition must have been in continuous operation for more than 50 years, demonstrates a public profile and reputation that distinguishes it from more routine events, and add to the livability and identity of the state, said Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson.

The Oregon Heritage Commission coordinates efforts to solve statewide heritage issues through grants, education, and advocacy, and also promotes heritage tourism efforts.

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Legendary rodeo grounds display winning new scoreboard

PENDLETON, Ore. – One hundred year birthdays don’t come around very often, and Pendleton gets to celebrate two of them this year. Pacific Power is sharing its own centennial milestone of service in the Pendleton area with the legendary Pendleton Round-Up.

Leveraging the common birthdays, Pacific Power is contributing $35,000 toward the new state-of-the-art scoreboard with video replay capability currently being installed at the newly renovated Round-Up Grounds. The scoreboard will be in place and operating in time for the Round-Up which takes place the second full week of September.

Pacific Power worked with local leaders to select this birthday gift, a legacy gift for the Pendleton area to commemorate 100 years of lighting up local homes and businesses. A gathering 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23 at the Round-Up Grounds will dedicate this gift and unveil the bronze plaque that will be placed when the scoreboard is completed.

Pendleton was one of four communities originally served when Pacific Power & Light Company was incorporated June 16, 1910. Others were Astoria, Ore., and Walla Walla and Yakima, Wash. The first Pendleton Round-Up was held Sept. 29, 1910.

“The Round-Up is very delighted to share a birthday with a company like Pacific Power, that’s been lighting the trail for 100 years,” said Round-Up President Randy Severe. “This new scoreboard, complete with a big screen, will greatly enhance spectators’ views of the Round-Up activities. Reaching our 100^th Round-Up is a great honor for us, and it’s significant that Pacific Power will play a role in lighting up the new records being set, on the new scoreboard, for many years to come.”

“We are proud to have grown up with the Pendleton community and with the legendary Pendleton Round-Up, so iconic to the community and region,” said Pat Reiten, president, Pacific Power. “At Pacific Power, we always know that we exist because of our customers and that we are only as strong as the communities we serve. We know this new scoreboard will be appreciated and well-used for many years to come, by the Round-Up, high school football and all the other activities that take place at these facilities year-round.”

About Pacific Power

In 2010, Pacific Power celebrates 100 years serving customers and communities. From our beginnings — serving 7,000 customers in four Northwest communities — Pacific Power now provides electric service to almost 730,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity, for another 100 years. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 1.7 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit  www.pacificpower.net.

About The Pendleton Round-Up

The Pendleton Round-Up is held annually the second full week of September in Pendleton, Ore. It is the world’s largest four-day rodeo and this year will be held from Sept. 15-18. The Round-Up began in 1910 and is recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious rodeos in the world. It was named the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s 2003 Large Outdoor Rodeo Committee of the Year. A week full of activities, including parades, concerts, a two-night PBR bull-riding competition, barbecues, dances, games of chance and numerous other events begin Saturday, Sept. 11. For more background information about the Pendleton Round-Up and its many ancillary events, visit www.pendletonroundup.com.

About Pacific Power Centennial Legacy Projects

In recognition of 100 years of service, Pacific Power is providing its original four communities with a lasting gift, a Legacy gift. Working with local community leaders, the following projects have been identified:

• Astoria, Ore. – Community tree planting and restoration of the historic Shively Fountain.
• Pendleton, Ore. – New scoreboard for Pendleton Round-Up, also celebrating a centennial in 2010.
• Walla Walla, Wash. – The new “Huff ‘n Puff” sustainability center at the Children’s Museum of Walla Walla.
• Yakima, Wash. – A new portion of the Yakima Greenway Trail adjacent to Pacific Power’s former Naches Hydroelectric Plant.

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June 26^th 2010, will commemorate the Bronze Unveiling and Centennial Plaza Dedication

The bronze will be unveiled just after 11:30am, with a dedication to the Centennial Plaza also taking place at this time.  Following the dedication & unveiling, the community is invited to stay and enjoy the celebration with activities following at Roy Raley Park, located to the east of the arena.     In the park you will enjoy the following entertainment:  The Mounted Band.  Both Round-Up and Happy Canyon Courts will be signing posters and pictures.  Austin Barton, the artist of the bronze, will be on hand to visit and take questions.  The Westward HO! Grand Marshals will be available to meet and greet.  There will be tee pees up to step inside and back into history.  The Zac Grooms Band will be playing live music.  Pony Rides, Stickers and Face painting will be taking place for the kids.  The BMCC Robo Bull will be there for those who would like to give their 8 seconds a go.  There will be a demonstration in the arena by the Hermiston Mounted Shooters.  Trick Ropers will be in the park, as will be students from BMCC who will demonstrate roping techniques   There will be 50 of the West End bleachers which will be branded at the event and available for sale- it will be your last chance to own a piece of the history as these will be the final fifty bleachers.      There will be Hot Dogs to the first 2000 people and Swire Coke will provide beverages.

Plan to be apart of this historical event beginning at 11:30am on June 26th, 2010

Pendleton Round-Up Centennial Plaza Dedication Bronze Unveiling & Spring Branding
Unveiling to begin at 11:30am at the Centennial Plaza

Roy Raley Park Activities

12:00 – 4:00 Zac Grooms & Unwound playing at the amphitheatre

12:00 Free Hot Dogs & Coke for the first 2,000

12:00 – 3:00 Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Court
Signing pictures and calendars

12:00 – 3:00 Children’s Museum Face Painting and
Pendleton Round-Up’s bucking horse tattoo’s

12:00 – 3:00 BMCC’s Robo Bull demonstrations

12:00 – 3:00 Roping demonstrations and lessons with hay bale steers

12:00 – 3:00 Pony Rides for Children (children 1- 4 yrs must be accompanied by an adult)
The ponies are bringing some of their baby farm friends too!

12:00 – 3:00 Trick roping demonstrations by Tommye Flenniken Jr.

1:00 – 2:00 Branding Demonstration by the Round-Up Board of Directors

For our Out Of Town Guests: The Pendleton Red Lion Hotel is offering a discounted rate on Rooms under the block name “Spring Branding & Unveiling” .  Rates for these rooms at $92.95 plus tax.  To make reservations please phone the Red Lion at 541-276-6111

Category: News & Updates

PENDLETON — Long-time Round-Up barrel man Flint Rasmussen will return for the Centennial Round-Up thanks to the cooperation of current barrel man Keith Isley and the Professional Bull Riders. Rasmussen will team up for the first time with Isley during Wednesday’s rodeo.Before signing his exclusive PBR contract, Rasmussen had been named PRCA Clown of the Year for eight consecutive years and won the Coors Man in the Can honors seven times. Isley is following in Rasmussen’s footsteps. At the 2009 PRCA convention, he was named Barrel Man of the Year, Clown of the Year and Coors Man in the Can.

“Since Flint retired from doing Round-Up in 2005, we’ve always talked about him returning in some capacity for 2010,” Round-Up Vice President Dennis Hunt said. “Flint has made a lot of friends in Pendleton over the years, but because of his PBR contract, we really didn’t know what he would be allowed to do.”

Hunt said PBR had no objection to Rasmussen making this one-time appearance before he travels to the next PRB event in Springfield, Mo. The Round-Up vice president then asked Isley about adding Rasmussen to the bill.

“As one would expect, Keith is excited about the two of them working together at Wednesday’s Round-Up,” he said. “Neither they nor I know exactly what the day will bring. I do know that Flint wants to sing his song, ‘I really love that Pendleton Round-Up.’ I’ve got a feeling that once he gets here, he and Keith will have some funny stuff put together.”

Photo by Don Cresswell, provided by The East Oregonian

Category: News & Updates

The Happy Canyon Foundation has awarded $750 college scholarships to five seniors at Pendleton High School. The students are Taylor Jerome, Jennifer O’Grady, Kyle Rossi, Christopher Stuvland and Jake Talbot.

“These young people illustrate we will be leaving Happy Canyon in capable hands in future years,” Scholarship Committee Chairman Kevin Porter said. “They symbolize the volunteer spirit that makes the show work, year after year. I only wish we had more funds because there are many deserving young people out there.”

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The old West Grandstands may be gone, but we have the bleachers!   Now is your chance to own a piece of history.  The West Grandstand bleachers built in the 1950s are now available for you to take home- with the 2010 brand to commemorate the Centennial celebration.  The bleacher boards are now available for sale at the store, located at 1114 SW Court Avenue- across from the Round-Up arena.  They are $20 each and proceeds go to the Centennial Plaza Project.
Own your piece of history~  there are only 400 bleacher boards available!

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Master of ceremonies Bob Blanc lauds Happy Canyon Appreciation Award winners Marjorie Waheneka and Greg Duchek.

The Happy Canyon Board of Directors honored two long-time volunteers on April 19 in the Happy Canyon Room of the Pendleton Convention Center. This year’s winners of the coveted Happy Canyon Appreciation Award are Marjorie Waheneka and Greg Duchek. Master of Ceremonies Bob Blanc presented both with plaques and flowers and expressed the appreciation of the directors for years of hard work as volunteers for the Happy Canyon Night Show.

The ceremony was open to the public and friends and relatives also sang the praises of the hard working volunteers.

“This award symbolizes the volunteerism and traditions of Happy Canyon,” Blanc said. “This is an evening of thanks and appreciation for two special people who have given Continue reading…

Category: News & Updates, People & Volunteers

The Annual Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall Of Fame Fundraiser will take place this Saturday, April 24th 2010 at 6pm, in the Let’er Buck Room.  Admission is $10.00 per person at the door.

Centennial Contestant Number Shield

A number of fabulous items will be up for auction!  In celebration of our Centennial Celebration, one of the collectible items up for auction will be 5 Centennial Contestant Numbers.  Numbers 1 -5 are framed and ready for you to display! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this Centennial Rodeo!

Funds raised from this event will go toward new exhibits, displays and maintence of the Hall Of Fame.  A place where visitors may come throughout the year and enjoy the history of the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon.

Category: Events, Features, News & Updates, Visiting Pendleton