Wapello FFA PRCA Rodeo Queen Pageant

Congratulations to
Miss Wapello Rodeo 2010 Abigail Petersen

Abigail is the 24 year old daughter of Curt and Emma Petersen. She is currently market coordinator and in-house designer for Iowa State Bank. In her spare time you will find her trail riding at Big Hollow, enjoying the company of her family and friends, making jewelry, working on music, and of course traveling to shows across the US to perform her trick riding stunts for fans. Since her experience interning for a horse ranch in Australia, she has been aggressively researching "minimal waste" feed options in hopes of starting her own Eco-friendly feed business locally.


Congratulations to
Miss Teen Wapello Rodeo 2010 Caitlin Kuehn

 Caitlin is the 18 year old daughter of Rick & Julie Kuehn of Durant. This fall she will be attending Ashford University, where she will major in Biology and run Cross Country and Track for two years. She then plans to transfer to Iowa State University to major in veterinary medicine and then further her education in Equine Chiropractic’s and acupuncture. One of her most memorable achievements riding horses is when she was runner up in the Iowa State Fair Jr. Cowgirl Queen Contest in 2007.

Welcome to RODEO, where Cowgirls reign supreme! Have fun and show us your cowgirl skills.  Win a $250 cash scholarship (for upcoming or previous tuition cost), a custom belt buckle, and represent in our custom chaps and crown.  Age divisions are: 14- 18 Miss Teen, and 19-24 Miss. Compete in the different categories: Horsemanship, Modeling (Western Evening Wear), Private Interview, 3min Prepared Speech, Photogenic, and On Stage Question.  But no worries!!  Wapello would love to have cowgirls at all levels competing in our friendly, no pressure atmosphere; making new friends, and just enjoying themselves!  Cowgirls must be from or attending school/college in counties: Linn, Cedar, Scott, Muscatine, Johnson, Washington, Louisa, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Van Buren & Lee.  Every contestant recieves prizes, and awards will be given in each category. Have entries postmarked by July 7th with a $25 entry fee. Orientation is at the Louisa County Extension Office on July 9th at 6:00pm.  Must represent in State Pageant (Tri-State Rodeo).
Click here for the Miss Wapello FFA PRCA Rodeo Queen Entry Form and Rules
Click here for the Miss Teen Wapello FFA PRCA Rodeo Queen Entry Form and Rules

Barrel Racing

Saddle up- Turn and burn! This is an "open" event each night starting at 6:00 pm for the local contestants to enter.  There are two divisions: 15 and under and 16 and over. To enter you must pay regular admission, plus $20 per entrant to go for the purse.  There's a limit of 20 entrants per night. Fill out the Contact Us/Registration form specifying it as your Barrel Racing Registration including: name, age, and night of riding. All participants must fill out a waiver and turn it in to the registration table before riding. On Saturday night, preference will be given to those who didn't ride Friday.  
Click here for a copy of the waiver. Good luck, cowgirls!


Mutton Bustin

Alright kids- you ready to break some outlaw sheep? Hold on tight and get the longest ride to win!  Riding at 5:00 pm each night, kids can sign up to test their buckaroo skills starting at 4:30 pm. On Saturday night, preference will be given to those who didn't ride Friday. Must be 8 years old or younger, and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adults and riders must pay regular admission. All participants must have a waiver filled out and to the registration desk before riding.
Click here for a copy of the waiver.
Note: There is no pre-registration
Good luck Mutton Busters!


Pit Parking

If you'd like to park on the grounds next to all the action, stop by the Wapello Superintendent's Office to buy passes.  Passes must be presented at the gate, and bought by Wed July 15th. One night costs $15 and both costs $25.  Pit parking is marked on the Grounds Map below. Once the amount of spaces available are determined, a lottery with your pass numbers will be drawn, for as many vehichles as possible, to be ringside.


"Urban Cowboy" Mechanical Bull Riding Competition!

Have dreams of wearing colorful, fringy chaps and a big brimmed hat? Don’t worry Cowboys and Cowgirls—you don’t have to have a Pro card to ride this beast! Take a spin on the Mechanical Bull and see how long you last. Cowboy Up and get to spurring, but watch out-- it can get more rank than the real thing!
Age group:  13 – 18 
Cost:  $5 entry fee per person, pay back 50% of entry money brought in back to top 5 places  Limited: to 50 riders, preregistration encouraged.  Check in starts at 1:15pm  Starts:  promptly at 2pm
Bracketed contest:  Starts with 50 people, top 20 come back to ride again, out of those people, top 10 go into the finals.  If you are not there when you name is called, you forfeit the competition.


Sand Volleyball Tournament

Entries due by July 10th, 2010
Rules * Registration Form
Do you think you've got what it takes? Battle it out in the sand pits for bragging rights and the winning team takes all prize! So hit the gym and start forming your teams now! There are two age groups: 13-18, 19 & older. Check-in begins at 12:30pm on Saturday at the Southeast corner of the fairgrounds. Competition starts at 1:00 pm. Double elimination bracket, no rain date & money will be refunded. It's $2.00 a person, with 2-6 people to a team.

Looking for something to do before the rodeo? On Saturday, enjoy yard games and a water balloon fight hosted at the rodeo grounds. It's totally free for a fun-filled day! Forget just walking around town and looking for something to do, we have it all!

Games: Ladderball, Horseshoes, Cornhole (bags), Badminton, Croquet, Watermelon Eating Contest, and Frozen T-shirt Contest.

 
Take a Walk on the Western Side

Now, you can peruse through aisle after aisle of brightly blinging jewelry and rough tough cowboy boots at our Old West Market. We’ve brought in the best for cool, new western fashions and rodeo wear:

click the pics for links to their websites!

DC Creations 

Beyond A Bit Tack Store

The Funky Cowgirl

Monster Energy Drinks

Cowboy Country

Relay For Life- Win a Miniature Horse!










Who needs an IPOD? 

You can listen to great tunes right on the Fairgrounds with the 101.7 The Bull Remote Summer Tour Stand near right next to the Vendor Mall.


Sign up at the rodeo to win VERY VERY COOL stuff from 101.7 the Bull! Don't miss your chance! Click the logo to find out more!

Listen to Drew and Nikki in the mornings Mon-Fri of the show to catch interviews with our Rodeo Entertainers!