Behind the Chutes

By Rooftop Rodeo For the Trail-Gazette

Behind the Chutes is your chance to venture out to where all the action happens. You’ll meet the stock contractor, contestants and arena crew who will explain the spor t of rodeo. Get an up close and personal tour of the arena equipment, par ticipate in some mock events, see the livestock and meet the clowns. It’s a great time to ask questions and to learn more about the spor t of rodeo from the pros themselves.

Tours are available at 5 p.m. Tickets for the rodeo and Behind the Chutes tours can be purchased online prior to rodeo week on the Rooftop Rodeo Tickets page. Already have your rodeo ticket?

You can purchase Behind the Chutes tour tickets in advance along with your rodeo general admission tickets. If you have a par ty of 20 or more, we may be able to arrange a special tour for your group. Call 970.577.3920 for more information. Please note that the tour will take you through areas of thick, loose dir t (sometimes mud), so please wear appropriate shoes. Flip flops or expensive shoes are probably not a good idea!

After your tour, grab that tasty chow and a cool beverage, meet old and new friends, and settle in for a great Rooftop Rodeo evening!

Rooftop Rodeo / Courtesy photo Behind the Chutes is a great time to ask questions and to learn more about the sport of rodeo from the pros themselves.

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Theme nights at this year’s rodeo include Militar y appreciation, Family Night, Locals Night, First Responder Appreciation, Fiesta at the Rodeo, and Wear Pink! Your Pass the Boot donations will benefit local charities including the American Legion, Boys and Girls Club, Special Olympics, Estes Valley Crisis Advocates and Estes Park Health. Before you arrive, be sure to download the Rodeo Guess App for a fun, new way to interact with the rodeo. A high score wins you a prize! Learn more at www.rooftoprodeo.com.

Finally, the Rooftop wouldn’t be here for us all to enjoy if it weren’t for all the par ticipants, staf f and volunteers who work countless hours behind the chutes. If you have the oppor tunity, join me in tipping your hat in appreciation for their tireless ef for ts on behalf of our community.

See you at the rodeo!