ATHENA — Cheyenne Williams of Athena is the queen of the 2010 Round-Up, it was announced this morning. Serving as princesses will be Paige Bailey of Joseph, Alexandria Featherstone of Pendleton, Nancy Platt of Pendleton and Kelsey Wrightson of Hermiston. The court for the centennial Round-Up was introduced to the media at a breakfast at the home of Dr. Doug and Heather Corey, also hosted by Steve and Susan Corey, Joan Corey and Dr. Tom and Ellyn Weeks.

Rodeo President Randy Severe expressed pleasure with the five young women.

“Round-Up is very pleased to introduce this very talented group of young women who will beautifully portray the image of our centennial celebration,” he said. “Their own family histories and traditions have mixed well with Round-Up and our greater Eastern Continue reading…

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Special Edition Blanket Numbered and only 100 produced. $308.00 available at the Hall of Fame Gift Shop, 1114 SW Court Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801, 541-276-2553.

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Available at Pendleton Mill Store

and Hall of Fame Store Friday

PORTLAND, Oreg. (Nov. 24, 2009) – Just in time for the holidays and the launch of the Centennial Celebration of the famous Pendleton Round-Up, arriving in Pendleton on Friday, Nov. 27^th is a collection of commemorative items for men, women and the home. The items were created in collaboration with Pendleton Woolen Mills, the official apparel and home licensee of the Pendleton Round-Up, featuring the Centennial theme artwork, “1910-2010 A Century of Western Tradition.”

“Pendleton Woolen Mills has been associated with the Round-Up since the first event in 1910.  The spirit of this uniquely Oregon tradition Continue reading…

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Pendleton, Oregon —The Pendleton Round-Up and Fox Sports Network announced today the creation of “LET ‘ER BUCK – A Century of Western Tradition.”  The 13 week television series will air nationally on Fox Sports Network, fall, 2010 and will document the tradition, history, and future of one of America’s most respected and prestigious western and rodeo events.

September, 2010 will mark the 100^th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up.  LET ‘ER BUCK – A Century of Western Tradition will capture its historic past, feature the current excitement of the present and provide a look toward the future.  The rodeo events and current cowboy champions will be featured throughout the seven original episodes.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Pendleton Round-Up and Let ‘Er Buck to our audience. FSN is proud to be a part of this centennial event,” said Josh Oakley, Manager of Acquisitions, FOX Sports Net.

The Pendleton Round-Up Association will be the Executive Producer of “LET ‘ER BUCK Continue reading…

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The Pendleton Roundup Association was honored by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for it’s commitment, dedication and support of the sport of Steer Roping. Round-Up Directors Doug Doyle, Tim Hawkins, and Dave O’Neill along with President Randy Severe were on hand to receive a plaque from PRCA Contestant Director, J.P. Wickett, during the National Steer Roping Finals held in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

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"Sun Sets on My Father's Horses" by the Krazy Horse Quilters - Designed by Gina Branstetter - Quilted by Rebecca Sorn

In honor of the one-hundredth anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up in 2010, the Krazy Horse Quilters of Pendleton, Oregon, is issuing a challenge to all quilters titled “100 Years of the Pendleton Round-Up.” Participants are invited to create a 24″ x 36″ (61cm x 91cm) quilt depicting their vision, memories, or interpretations of the Pendleton Round-Up. Cash prizes will be awarded. Quilts must meet size requirements as well as the standard “sandwich” requirements of a top, batting and back, and must include a four inch hanging sleeve. Participants may not use the “Let’er Buck” slogan or the official silhouette picture of the rider on the bucking horse in their work as these are copyrighted items, and may not be used without explicit permission of the Pendleton Round-Up. Quilts may be traditional or artistic and anything in between, as long as they comply with the above requirements. The quilts will be displayed for the first time in May, 2010, at the Krazy Horse Quilters’ show, with all quilts being due by April 20, 2010. The second showing will be during the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up the second full week in September, 2010. Thereafter we will be sending the quilt exhibit on tour to several venues throughout the US and internationally. For more information, go to www.krazyhorsequilters.org or www.pendletonquiltworks.com

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The 100^th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up will kick-off with a New Year’s eve celebration on December 31^st, 2009.  The “Let’er Buck Ball” is planned as the initial kick-off event for the 2010 rodeo, to be held September 15^th through the 18^th.

The 21-and-over event, taking place at the Hamley and Co. facility in downtown Pendleton, will feature celebrities, dignitaries, public officials, and cowboys and cowgirls from around the northwest, along with multiple entertainment options through the evening as well as a live and silent auction.

Tim Hawkins, Pendleton Round-Up arena director and chairman of the Round-Up centennial committee says the intent is to kick off the year in a style unique to the Pendleton Round-Up.

“When the concept came about, there was no doubt in my mind that it had to be a first class, once-in-a-lifetime western affair,” Hawkins said.  “We have the unique ability to make this happen and it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Hawkins says guests are encouraged to wear their favorite rodeo regalia from the past hundred years.  The evening will include live entertainment, food by Hamley Continue reading…

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PENDLETON, Ore. – Now that the Pendleton Round-Up is over, Oregon Department of Transportation contractors are pushing to get as much construction work done as possible this year on the $6.4 million US30: Court – Dorion & OR 11 Paving Project. Pavement upgrades on Oregon Highway 11 are nearly complete. Minor asphalt grinding work is scheduled October 14-16 near mile points 4 and 4.5, resulting in lane closures and delays of up to 20 minutes at time. Minor traffic impacts may also be experienced around October 19 when new striping will be applied between Pendleton and Athena. In downtown Pendleton, work to rebuild the dysfunctional Court / Dorion / Westgate Avenue intersection and railroad crossing will continue over the next couple months. Work next week includes replacing waterlines under S.W. Court Avenue between 10^th Continue reading…

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Round-Up directors Bill Quesenberry, Kevin Hudson, Tygh Campbell holding his daughter Charlie, Randy Severe, Carl Peterson, Larry Williams, Bill Lorenzen and Troy LeGore grabbed some shovels Sept. 27 as WC Construction began the demolition phase on the west grandstands.

PENDLETON, Ore. – The Pendleton Round-Up Association is getting ready for the centennial with an ambitious project that will see the west grandstand seating improved and covered from the elements. Demolition work by Jim Hatley of WC Construction began over the weekend and Round-Up President Randy Severe said it won’t take long to complete that phase.

“If all goes according to schedule, the demolition part will be completed Oct. 1,” Severe said. “It’s going to really be an asset for Round-Up in the future.”

In addition to covering 8,000 seats, the project will construct booths to sell refreshments as well as three additional sets of restroom facilities, Severe said.

“It’s going to be very user-friendly,” he said of the improvements. “It will be a real asset for the Round-Up and for Pendleton for years to come.”

Advance tickets for the 2010 Round-Up in the west grandstands are already sold out Continue reading…

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To give our staff a breather, we’re closing the office and retail store Friday, September 25th through Monday, September 28th for a 4-day weekend.  We will open for normal business on Tuesday, September 29th.

Thanks, and Let ‘er Buck!

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