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2010 File Photo
Leslie Penhollow competes in barrel racing at the Roy rodeo.
Roy Pioneer Rodeo brings in the crowds For the 52nd time, cowboys, cowgirls and thousands of fans will hog tie the City of Roy at its annual Roy Pioneer Rodeo. The event is set up in two parts: the first pro rodeo is June 4-5 and the second is Sept. 3-4. Gates open at noon and the rodeo is 1:30-4 p.m. Seating is first-come, firstserved. Parking is free and admission prices vary. Adult admission is $10, seniors are $6, ages 6-12 run $4 and children 5 and younger are free. Concession stands will be open before and during the rodeo. Aside from soda and beer, food such as hamburgers, hot dogs and nachos are sold, as well as items at a souvenir booth. The rodeo features 10 events: bareback riding, barrel
racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, businessman’s wild cow milking, calf roping, military bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and team roping. Each event will have about 10 competitors. Hundreds of riders compete annually from the likes of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. A cash award awaits those who place. Roy’s first rodeo was June 19, 1960, said Norma Erb, treasurer of the Roy Pioneer Rodeo committee. It netted $500. The event now makes about $125,000 annually. It costs between $35,000 to $40,000 to host the event, Erb said. All other proceeds go to the riders and improving the grounds. The rodeo is held at 28300 86th Ave. S., Roy.