Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal, Utah
Jun
12
to Jun 14

Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal, Utah

  • Uintah County Western Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The world-famous Westernaires Varsity Big Red Team makes their thrilling return to the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal, Utah. Vernal’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo is an old tradition for Varsity riders, and we are honored to be returning to this one-of-a-kind Father’s Day weekend event.

Rodeo has been a mainstay in Vernal since 1924. Although the name of this event has changed over the years, the Dinosaur Roundup continues to be one of the top spots for showcasing world-class rodeo talent. Around 600 professional rodeo contestants from all across the world compete annually, with World Champions in every event.

The Westernaires Varsity Big Red Team and their specialty acts will be performing in a full pre-show before each rodeo on June 12th, 13th, and 14th. The show begins at 6:30PM each evening, with the rodeo kicking off at 7:30PM, so be sure to grab your assigned seat tickets in advance. Purchase early for the best seat selection.

For more information visit the Vernal Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo website: https://vernalrodeo.com/
To purchase your rodeo tickets, click here: https://vernalrodeo.com/tickets/

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Evergreen Rodeo Pony Rides
Jun
14
to Jun 15

Evergreen Rodeo Pony Rides

As part of Evergreen Rodeo’s festivities, the lovable, huggable Westernaires Ponies will be offering pony rides.

Saturday, June 14th pony hours will be from 3:00PM to 7:00PM, and Sunday, June 15th pony hours will be from 12:00PM to 4:00PM. Pony rides are $3 each, and donations are welcomed.

Evergreen Rodeo ticket prices are: $22 for adults, and $12 for children. Purchase your tickets in advance from the Evergreen Rodeo website: https://evergreenrodeo.com/colorado-rodeo/

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Flying Heels Rodeo in Granby, CO
Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00

Flying Heels Rodeo in Granby, CO

The Westernaires Riders of the Steppes team make their appearance at the Colorado tradition that is the Flying Heels Rodeo in picturesque Granby, Colorado. Daring stunts and pyramids performed on dashing horses will knock your socks off.

Rodeo has been a mainstay in Granby since 1943. Pull your boots on and come join Granby as they celebrate the sport of rodeo every Saturday night in June and July, plus July 4th.

For more information visit the Granby Rodeo website: https://www.granbyrodeo.com/
To purchase rodeo tickets: https://www.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/flying-heels-rodeo/2025/tickets

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Flying Heels Rodeo in Granby, CO
Jul
3
to Jul 5

Flying Heels Rodeo in Granby, CO

The world-renown Westernaires Varsity Big Red Team and Westernaires Freedom Riders make appearances at the Flying Heels Rodeo in beautiful Granby, Colorado. Come see what many rodeo producers have labeled as the “Best Precision Mounted Drill Team at Speed.”  In addition, the talented trick riders never fail to thrill audiences with their daring acrobatic feats. 

Rodeo has been a mainstay in Granby since 1943. Pull your boots on and come join Granby as they celebrate the sport of rodeo every Saturday night in June and July, plus July 4th weekend.

Westernaires will be performing in the rodeos on the evenings of July 3rd, 4th, and 5th. You won’t want to miss the Varsity Big Red Team’s July 4th performance of their Lighted Remix Grand Entry act — a rare sight to behold in a spectacular outside venue. Catch Westernaires the morning of July 4th in the annual Granby July 4th Parade in downtown Granby, which starts at 11:00AM at Agate Avenue (U.S. 40) & 5th and ends at Mesa St & W. Topaz Avenue.

For more information visit the Granby Rodeo website: https://www.granbyrodeo.com/
To purchase rodeo tickets: https://www.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/flying-heels-rodeo/2025/tickets

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Park Hill 4th of July Parade
Jul
4
1:30 PM13:30

Park Hill 4th of July Parade

The Park Hill 4th of July Parade is a family-friendly event in its 12th year running!

The parade begins at 1:30PM and runs along 23rd Avenue for approximately one mile from Dexter Street to Krameria Street. A street fair concludes the parade on the 2200 block of Kearney St. (between 22nd and 23rd Aves.), with food, music, kids activities, and more.

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Denver Polo Club Crimson Rangers / Royal Rangers Performance
Jul
6
11:00 AM11:00

Denver Polo Club Crimson Rangers / Royal Rangers Performance

Join select members of the Crimson Rangers and Royal Rangers teams as they perform at Denver Polo Club’s Sunday Funday on July 6th. Don’t miss this event filled with horses and excitement!

Doors open at 10:00AM and Grand Entry begins at 11:00AM. Tickets start from $25 and can be purchased in advance from the Denver Polo Club website.

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Gilpin County Fair
Jul
12
11:30 AM11:30

Gilpin County Fair

Catch the Westernaires Interpretive Indian Dancers, Whippers, and Trick & Fancy Ropers as they perform for the visitors of the Gilpin County Fair on Saturday, July 12th at 11:30AM and 1:30PM. The dances of the High Plains are interactive and engaging for audiences of all ages.

Gilpin County’s Fair is free — don’t miss the fun!

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Flying Heels Rodeo in Granby, CO
Jul
19
7:00 PM19:00

Flying Heels Rodeo in Granby, CO

The Westernaires Chariots team make their appearance at the Colorado tradition that is the Flying Heels Rodeo in picturesque Granby, Colorado. With a page out of ancient Rome, these ponies and their chariot drivers dash and turn in a blur of color.

Rodeo has been a mainstay in Granby since 1943. Pull your boots on and come join Granby as they celebrate the sport of rodeo every Saturday night in June and July, plus July 4th.

For more information visit the Granby Rodeo website: https://www.granbyrodeo.com/
To purchase rodeo tickets: https://www.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/flying-heels-rodeo/2025/tickets

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Western Heritage Shows
Jul
23
10:00 AM10:00

Western Heritage Shows

Celebrating National Day of the Cowboy, come out for this free Wild West experience featuring some of the Westernaires Red and White division horseback drill teams, exciting specialty acts, and interactive experiences for everyone.

Specially tailored for summer camp groups, child day care classes, and adult day care groups, this fun-filled, inclusive event offers 30-minute long, unique, action-packed shows every 45 minutes. Activities are offered for all ages! Outdoor fun like the petting zoo, face painting, and interactive learning opportunities make the Western Heritage Show a smash hit with kids and adults alike.

Each show is held indoors in a climate-controlled space, with different performances every 45 minutes, beginning at 10:00AM and going until 2:45PM. Other activities outside of the show arena commence at 10:00AM and go until 2:45PM. Bring a picnic lunch and stay for the fun!

Please RSVP to this event by July 18th by completing this online form. Questions can be emailed to WesternHeritage@westernaires.org.

Kids pet a horse at a petting zoo
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Buffalo Bill Days Parade
Jul
26
10:00 AM10:00

Buffalo Bill Days Parade

  • 900 Washington Avenue Golden, CO, 80401 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Buffalo Bill Days is a four-day celebration of all things Golden!  This event dates back to the 1940's as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave.  The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden.  Come see the Westernaires White Division teams sparkle and shine in this enjoyable atmosphere!

The parade begins at 10:00AM at 9th and Washington Avenue, travels South on Washington, turns right onto 13th Street, and concludes at 13th & Arapahoe.

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Spirit of the West 5K Run/Walk, Benefiting Westernaires
Jul
27
7:00 AM07:00

Spirit of the West 5K Run/Walk, Benefiting Westernaires

Westernaires Wranglers stand on the podium with their medals earned from their performance in the Spirit of the West 5K run/walk

Members of our illustrious Westernaires Wranglers celebrate their awesomeness on the podium at the Spirit of the West 5K

Swap those cowboy boots for your running shoes and join us for the fourth annual Spirit of the West 5K run / walk and Family Fun Dash.

REGISTER EARLY for discounts! Prizes awarded for best costumes. 5K events begin at 7:00AM, while the Family Fun Dash begins at 8:00AM. This hilly 5K course route loops through the Sixth Avenue West neighborhood, and concludes at the course starting point, Kyffin Elementary. Festivities and swag bags are provided to each registrant, and medals are awarded to 1st-3rd place finishers of each age class.


This event benefits Westernaires, and is produced and directed by the Westernaires Alumni Association, our alumni group who helps to support the Westernaires organization. Founded in 1949, Westernaires is comprised of over 1,000 dedicated young people, aged 9 to 19. Westernaires encourages self-respect, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership through horsemanship and family participation. Westernaires has proudly trained young people to use their talents and skills in the best traditions of the West.

Interested in volunteering or sponsoring this event? Sign up here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Exceptional Rodeo at the Douglas County Fair
Jul
30
9:00 AM09:00

Exceptional Rodeo at the Douglas County Fair

Catch the Westernaires Interpretive Indian Dancers and Trick & Fancy Ropers as they perform for the visitors of Douglas County Fair’s Exceptional Rodeo. The dances of the High Plains are interactive and fun for audiences of all ages.

Westernaires is proud to be a part of this accessible rodeo and fair experience designed for individuals with disabilities, lower mobility and/or sensory sensitivity. This event offers a fun and welcoming environment filled with interactive activities like roping, barrel racing, and even riding a real mechanical bull—just like a traditional rodeo, but tailored for all abilities.

For more information on this event, click here: https://douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/things-to-do/accessible-rodeo/

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Sandoval County Fair & Rodeo in Cuba, NM
Aug
1
to Aug 2

Sandoval County Fair & Rodeo in Cuba, NM

  • Sandoval County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Sandoval County Fair is a week-long event that runs from July 31st through August 4th.  4‑H youth, local farmers, ranchers, crafters, homemakers and others come out each year and enjoy the excellent festivities!  The Westernaires Varsity Big Red Team and featured specialty acts will perform each evening on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Catch them also in the parade on Saturday morning!

Adult full-day passes are $10, children aged 6 to 12 and under are $5, and seniors aged 65 and over are $5.  The Fair also offers a family unlimited pass priced at $65. For more information, visit the Sandoval County Fair website.

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Denver Polo Club Rio Bravo Performance
Aug
3
11:00 AM11:00

Denver Polo Club Rio Bravo Performance

Join the Westernaires Rio Bravo team as they perform at Denver Polo Club’s Sunday Funday on August 3rd. Don’t miss this event filled with horses and excitement!

Doors open at 10:00AM and Grand Entry begins at 11:00AM. Tickets start from $25 and can be purchased in advance from the Denver Polo Club website.

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Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Parade
Aug
9
9:30 AM09:30

Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Parade

  • 3800 Ames Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80212 USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is a three-day event that is highlighted with its famous parade on Saturday morning.  Come see the Westernaires White Division teams dazzle in their colorful costumes!

Parade begins at 9:30AM, kicks off from 38th & Ames Street, and travels West on 38th Avenue.  The parade's end is 38th & Upham Street.

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Ride for the Voiceless Show in Gunnison, CO
Aug
9
6:00 PM18:00

Ride for the Voiceless Show in Gunnison, CO

  • 275 South Spruce Street Gunnison, CO, 81230 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Produced by justicecry.org, the Ride For The Voiceless is a special event to help raise awareness about the horrific realities of human trafficking.

The Westernaires Precisionettes and Rio Bravo teams will headline this performance, along with their myriad specialty acts.  Ride for the Voiceless will also include other special guests TBD.

The show begins at 6:00PM. Tickets are $10, and children 5 years and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased online in advance here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/justice-cry-inc/ride-for-the-voiceless-2025

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Western Welcome Week Parade
Aug
16
10:00 AM10:00

Western Welcome Week Parade

  • Littleton Boulevard and Gallup Street Littleton, CO 80120 USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Westernaires couldn't be more proud to be a part of the of Littleton's Western Welcome Week Parade festivities!  Join the Royal Rangers Crimson Rangers, and Nighthorse Rangers teams (all from the Westernaires Red Division) in this first-rate celebration of "Community and Friendship".

The Western Welcome Week parade begins at 10AM at Littleton Boulevard and Gallup Street.  It moves West on the North side of Littleton Boulevard, continuing through downtown Littleton on Main Street.  At the end of Main Street, it turns South onto Rapp Street, and ends at Arapahoe Community College (at Rapp and Church streets).  For a full schedule of Littleton's Western Welcome Week, click here.

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White Olympics Specialty Teams Show 2025
Aug
16
5:30 PM17:30

White Olympics Specialty Teams Show 2025

The "White Olympics" show is an opportunity for a friendly competition between the middle, training teams of Westernaires.  A free show for family, friends, and the public, White Olympics showcases the progress that these young riders have made throughout the year.

For many riders, this is their final White Division show before proceeding to the Red Division show specialty acts.

Base drill teams perform on Sunday at 11:30AM.

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White Olympics Base Teams Show
Aug
17
11:30 AM11:30

White Olympics Base Teams Show

The "White Olympics" show is an opportunity for a friendly competition between the middle, training teams of Westernaires.  A free show for family, friends, and the public, White Olympics showcases the progress that these young riders have made throughout the year.

For many riders, this is their final White Division show before proceeding to the Red Division show teams.

Specialty teams perform on Saturday evening at 5:30PM.

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Mustang Makeover in Meeker, CO
Aug
23
2:00 PM14:00

Mustang Makeover in Meeker, CO

  • Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Westernaires Precisionettes team and select specialties for Meeker’s preeminent horse training event: the Mustang Makeover. Westernaires will perform from 2:00PM to 3:15PM. Mustang Makeover events will proceed throughout the entire day, and Mustangs will be auctioned in the evening.

For more information on the Meeker Mustang Makeover, visit their website: https://www.meekermustangmakeover.org/2025-events-schedule

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Westernaires Wild West Show in Kiowa, CO
Aug
31
2:00 PM14:00

Westernaires Wild West Show in Kiowa, CO

Catch the entire performance division of Westernaires as they make a special appearance at Kiowa’s Messer Event Center for a full 2-hour long ticketed extravaganza show.

Come see the Westernaires perform precision drills at speed, along with thrilling horse acrobatics, daring trick riding, trick and fancy roping, a historic Cavalry and Indian battle reenactment, liberty riding, a dressage exhibition, and much more.  It's great family entertainment that frequently leaves the grandstands stomping their feet and clapping their hands with delight!

Local special guests will also be announced in advance of the show.

Tickets:

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Louisville Labor Day Parade
Sep
1
10:00 AM10:00

Louisville Labor Day Parade

  • Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Westernaires couldn't be more proud to be a part of the of the Louisville Labor Day Parade festivities!  Join select members of our White Division teams in Louisville’s 89th annual celebration.

Bring your chairs and blankets to Main Street for the 10:00AM start of the 89th Annual Labor Day Parade.  Consider arriving early to see the Children’s Pet Parade on Main Street at 9:00AM.

The parade begins at the intersection of E. Lafayette St. and Main St. (the south end of the Louisville Middle School campus) and runs south down Main Street, ending at the intersection of Main St. and Parkview Ave.

A full schedule of events for Louisville’s Labor Day Weekend celebrations is below. For additional information, entry forms, and schedules, please visit LouisvilleCO.gov/LaborDay.

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Denver Polo Club Precisionettes Performance
Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00

Denver Polo Club Precisionettes Performance

Join the Westernaires Precisionettes team as they perform at Denver Polo Club’s final Sunday Funday of 2025 on September 7th. Don’t miss this event filled with horses and excitement!

Doors open at 10:00AM and Grand Entry begins at 11:00AM. Tickets start from $25 and can be purchased in advance from the Denver Polo Club website.

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Sheridan Celebrates Parade
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00

Sheridan Celebrates Parade

Sheridan Celebrates is an annual parade and festival celebrating the town of Sheridan and its residents.  Come see the Westernaires White Division teams sparkle as they maneuver through the parade route! 

The parade begins at 10AM at the Sheridan High School parking lot located at Lowell Blvd & Nassau Court.  The Parade route moves:

  • North on S. Lowell Blvd

  • East on Milan Avenue

  • South on Federal Blvd

  • Judging stand is at the corner of Federal & Oxford

  • Parade concludes after turning West on Oxford Avenue

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Horsecapades Annual Fundraising Show
Oct
18
to Oct 19

Horsecapades Annual Fundraising Show

  • National Western Stock Show Event Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Since 1949, the Westernaires Annual Show has become a tradition spanning generations. As Autumn settles in the Westernaires family opens its doors to showcase the hard won skills of hundreds of the most tenacious young people in America! This “home show” is a MUST SEE!

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