Morgan County • Brush, Fort Morgan, Hillrose, Log Lane Village, Orchard, Weldona, Wiggins
Brush Rodeo back for 67th year T
he annual Brush Rodeo is a staple Fourth of July Celebration held every year in Brush, Colorado at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. This year the 67th Brush Rodeo will be returning full of entertainment and events for all to enjoy. While events are still being scheduled and confirmed by the Brush Rodeo Association, in year’s past the rodeo has consisted of bareback bronc riding, break-away roping, bull riding, calf roping, cowgirls breakaway roping, mixed team roping, mutton bustin, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and team roping. There is one noted change though this year. Typically, the rodeo offers a free community barbecue on the opening night but this year due to precautions with COVID-19 the meal will not take place.
Fireworks light up the sky following the annual Brush Rodeo. (Fort Morgan Times file photo) A bareback contestant attempts to stay aboard his draw during a prior Brush Rodeo. (Pam Riehl/Courtesy photo)
Visitors are still encouraged to come out and enjoy the live music performances, rodeo events and fireworks over the course of the three days.
The Brush Rodeo is a member of the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association and became a member of that organization in 2005. Before that time, the rodeo
was billed as the World’s Largest Amateur Rodeo. Price of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. The Brush Rodeo Association is still meeting to confirm events and performances so be sure to stay tuned on their Facebook Page @BrushRodeo.
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