Day’s mind is right for circuit finals
DUNCAN, Okla. – Yance Day’s life has changed considerably since he first started riding bareback horses. It’s about to change again. Day and his girlfriend are due to have a baby girl in November. He’ll need to keep padding his pocketbook in anticipation for her arrival, and he’ll have his chance to do so at […]
Ravenscroft sets a 3.2 standard
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – Tyler Ravenscroft had one goal in mind when he made the 300-mile drive from Durant, Oklahoma, to the Waller County Fair and Rodeo. He wanted to qualify to return to this part of the country next spring to compete at RodeoHouston, one of the biggest regular-season events in professional rodeo. He gave […]
Battle rages at Red River Rumble
BFO bullfighters will be part of their own border war at State Fair of Texas DALLAS – Inside Fair Park Coliseum on the grounds of the State Fair of Texas, history holds its breath and awaits the future. From roller derbies to professional hockey and basketball games, it was the epicenter of Dallas sports more […]
Ropers set sights on Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. – Team roping header Andrew Ward is a two-time national champion who would love to win a third. His paths took different circumstances, but his route remained the same: He first had to do well in his home region, the Prairie Circuit, in order to advance to the national circuit finals rodeo, now […]
Gems are jewels of fair’s future
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – The purpose of the Waller County Fair and Rodeo is simple: Provide an exposition for the communities in the region while also showcasing and giving back to the youth in the county. There are some traditional fair activities, like the rodeo, the livestock shows, the carnival and the concerts, but the Waller […]
Potter wins 1st rodeo for Rangers
ALVA, Okla. – Growing up in southwest Nebraska, Quade Potter has seen his share of success in that region of the country. Now a junior transfer at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Potter returned as close to his old stomping grounds as he could in Colby, Kansas, and found his way back to the top. In […]
Sosebee will live large in Duncan
DUNCAN, Okla. – The last time Cody Sosebee served as the entertainer at the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, the event took place at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie, Oklahoma, and legendary announcer Clem McSpadden called the action. It’s been 15 years since that happened, and much has changed in the world of rodeo and […]
Fair board is getting it covered
Work is set to begin to build a top for Waller County Fair and Rodeo arena HEMPSTEAD, Texas – A little more than a decade ago, a select few that were part of the Waller County Fair Association had an unlikely vision for the future of the Waller County Fairgrounds. It’s coming to fruition, and […]
Rodeo keeps growing with Carr
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – A decade ago, members of the Waller County Fair Association were seeking a prominent PRCA stock contracting firm to help the community’s rodeo grow. They found it with Dallas-based Pete Carr Pro Rodeo, and the two entities have matured together over time. The proof is in everything that happens during the nine-day […]
McCreery highlights concert series
HEMPSTEAD, Texas – From the time he auditioned for “American Idol” nearly 12 years ago to his path toward the top of country music, Scotty McCreery has been a hit. He’ll have his talents and well-recognized vocals on display during the opening Saturday night of the Waller County Fair and Rodeo on Sept. 24 at […]
The race is on for Anderson
Cinch bulldogger chasing every dollar in final weeks of regular season With the final month of ProRodeo’s regular season under way, Cinch steer wrestler Bridger Anderson is hoping to take advantage of the few opportunities before him. There are some big-money events over the next few weeks, and he plans to hit the biggest of […]