2013 Schedule of Events

88th ANNUAL LA FIESTA DE LOS VAQUEROS

All events are at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., unless otherwise noted. 741-2233 (800) 964-5662

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

TUCSON RODEO OPENING DAY

11 a.m. – gates open

11:30 a.m - Canon Rodeo Photography Workshop (reservations only)

12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo

2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition

4:30 - 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance ($5 online or at the door)

Tickets: $12 general admission (sections C, E, F, G); reserved seats, section A, $20; reserved seats, section B, $22. Photography Workshop $85; call for reservations.

For more information on rodeo events, see Events.

SUNDAY, FEB. 17

TUCSON RODEO – SECOND PERFORMANCE

PINK DAY - Cowboys & fans wear pink to support breast cancer intiatives.

Sponsored by Arizona Oncology.

11 a.m. - gates open

12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo

2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition

4:30 - 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance ($5 online or at the door)

Tickets: $12 general admission (sections C, E, F, G); reserved seats, section A, $20, section B, $22.

Note: Full rodeo performances resume on Thursday, Feb. 21.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEB. 18 AND 19

TIMED EVENTS COMPETITION (SLACK), 8 A.M.

Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down and Team Roping only. Admission: $5 general admission, children 12 and under free. Available at the gate only. Free parking.

REACh program for school children - 9:30 a.m. – Noon

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20

Barrel Racing slack, 8 - 9 a.m.; Gold Card Roping at 10 a.m.

PARADE FLOAT DECORATING, 4 P.M.

Northwest area of Tucson Rodeo Grounds parking lot

THURSDAY, FEB. 21

TUCSON RODEO PARADE 9 A.M.

Over 200 non-motorized floats are on display along the one and one-half mile parade route beginning at Park Ave. and Ajo Way, proceeding south on Park to Irvington Rd. Tickets for Grandstand seating at Irvington and South 6th Ave, $7 adults, $5 kids under 13. Call (520) 294-1280 for grandstand tickets.

TUCSON RODEO, THIRD PERFORMANCE

11 a.m. – gates open

12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo

2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition

4:30 - 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance ($5 online or at the door)

Tickets: $17-$23

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

TUCSON RODEO, FOURTH PERFORMANCE

11 a.m. – gates open

12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo

2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition

4:30 - 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance ($5 online or at the door)

Tickets: $17-$23

SATURDAY, FEB. 23

TUCSON RODEO, FIFTH PERFORMANCE

11 a.m. – gates open

12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo

2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition

4:30 - 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance ($5 online or at the door)

Tickets: $18-$24

SUNDAY, FEB. 24

TUCSON RODEO FINAL PERFORMANCE

11 a.m. – gates open

12:30 p.m. Dodge Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo

2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition

4:30 - 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance ($5 online or at the door)

Tickets: $20-$26