2013 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days

Celebrate Colorado Springs' rich Western heritage with Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days. This PRCA Tour Rodeo boasts a unique combination of traditional rodeo events, along with a variety of other acts sure to entertain. Fans of all ages will enjoy all the action! Grounds open at 4:00 p.m.—come early, skip the traffic, and enjoy the family-friendly pre-show fun, including Mutton Bustin' tryouts, gold panning, trick rope demos, pony rides, performing pigs, mechanical bull rides, and much more! Also, be sure to swing by the Coors Roadhouse Saloon right after the Rodeo, featuring nightly live music!

Date: July 10-13, 2013
Location: Norris-Penrose Event Center
Time: 7:15 p.m., Wednesday–Saturday nights, 12:45 p.m. Saturday matinee

Tickets Available: March 15 online (see Tickets page for more info), June 3 at Norris-Penrose Event Center box office

Parade

The 73rd Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade is July 9, 2013, in downtown Colorado Springs (on Tejon, from St. Vrain to Vermijo), featuring Grand Marshall General William L. Shelton, USAF, and Honorary Grand Marshall Bob Norris. Free to watch and fun for the whole family, this beloved Western cultural event kicks off the annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in grand fashion. Money raised by parade entries and parade program goes directly toward assisting our local military and their families.

Date: July 9, 2013

Location: Downtown Colorado Springs  

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Download the Parade registration form

Street Breakfast

Prepared and served by Fort Carson volunteers, the breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, milk, coffee, and juice and is free to children under five. All proceeds from the breakfast go to benefit military charities.

Date: June 19, 2013

Location: Downtown Colorado Springs

Time: 5:30-9:00 a.m.

Mutton Bustin'

Is your child 4-9 years of age and 55 pounds or less? Then bring them on down each performance of the rodeo to try their luck at mutton bustin'!

Date: July 10-13, 2013
Location: Norris-Penrose Event Center

Prelims: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday, 9:30-11:45 a.m. on Saturday 
Finals: Takes place nightly and at Saturday matinee

Cost: $10 for Prelim rides, $10 to ride again in the Finals if selected

For more information:
Contact: Mutton Bustin' Inquiries

Download the Mutton Bustin' registration form

Timed Event Slack

There are only 8-12 slots in each rodeo performance for each event—when more contestants enter than can compete in the performance, they compete in the “slack.” The times and scores of contestants in the slack will be compared against the contestants in the performance to determine the overall winner of the rodeo.

Date: July 10-12, 2013
Location: Norris-Penrose Event Center
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Wednesday–Friday

Tickets: Free

Kiddie Dress-Up Review

Join us for the 65th Annual Kiddie Dress-Up Review!

Date: Sat. June 29, 2013
Location: ProRodeo Hall of Fame Gardens
Time: Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Contest at 11:00 a.m.

For more information:
Contact: Dayna Jenkins

Click here to download the registration form

Wild Cow Milking

Are you ready for two minutes of pure pandemonium? Make sure to check out the Wild Cow Milking competition each night of the Rodeo! This event pits brave teams of four against a cow that may or may not be in the mood for milking. The rivalries are almost as fierce as the cows, with different military teams claiming bragging rights over the years. Don't miss this crowd favorite! Note: Military (or Military affiliated) and First Responder Teams have precedence until 21 June in the Team selection process, all others will be placed on a waiting list and will be selected based on date of Registration form submission.

Date: July 10-13, 2013
Location: Norris-Penrose Event Center

Time: Takes place nightly and at Saturday matinee

For more information:
Contact: Kevin Estrem

Chili Cook-Off

Check out the Chili Cook-Off, where local Military and First Responder Teams, as well as some local companies, compete for bragging rights. Be there to find out who has the best chili in town – cast your vote! Winners will be selected by Peoples' Choice, Judges' Choice, and Overall Winner.

Date: Sat. July 13
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Location: Norris-Penrose Event Center

Cost: $10 per person (sample from as many stations as you like—one full size serving of your favorite!)

Click to download the 2013 registration form

Blue Jeans & Brass Gala

Polish up your boots and plan to attend the fifth annual Blue Jeans & Brass Gala. You’ll enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a live auction, and dancing – all for the benefit of our local military and their families. Click for more information.

Date: May 4, 2013
Location: Norris-Penrose Event Center
Time: 6:00 p.m.

 Click here to download the 2013 Invitation

Cowgirls & Cocktails

Girls Only! Shop the wide array of goodies at each booth, dine on great 'eats' from Summit Catering, and enjoy cocktails served by cowboys in pink! There's a live auction and tons of fun! And the proceeds directly help women in our community who are facing cancer. This fundraising event is in its sixth year.

Date: June 6, 2013
Location: Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $55 in advance, $70 at the door ’til we sell out!

Click here for more information

4th Annual Western Spirit Mixer

Join us in kicking off a summer of "All Things Western" at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame!

Date: May 3, 2013
Location: ProRodeo Hall of Fame
Time: 5:00 - 7:00p.m.

 Click here to for RSVP and event information

Western Heritage Days

Click here for the 2013 Pikes Peak Western Heritage Days event schedule

Events Highlights

Stay tuned for more details on what you’ll see at this year’s rodeo!

2013 Specialty Act, Pro-Tour FMX

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo welcomes Pro-Tour FMX members DJ Umphres and Brent Denton for high flying motocross showmanship at its finest. This X-Games style riding features some precarious stunts that will have rodeo fans on the edge of their seats. Learn more…