For a Prime Rodeo Destination, Farming and Cowboy Legacy is as Important as Good Venues.
Rodeo venues can be found all over the United States — even in places where you might not expect them, including places like Sedalia, Missouri, located almost smack-dab in the middle of the country and home to the Missouri State Fair.
“Sedalia loves rodeo and bull riding, and the people here really support the guys who literally put their lives on the line to compete,” says Courtney Fry, events manager for the Missouri State Fair, which stages three nights of rodeo and two nights of bull riding every August during the fair. “Sedalia started as a cow town and was part of the route during the cattle drive of 1895. There are still a lot of cattle ranchers in the area, and rodeo riders can relate to them.”
A community’s local roots play a significant role in its rodeo success. Just ask sports tourism officials in the destinations profiled in this article.
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Courtesy of Sports Destination Management