Frequently Asked Questions
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All guests are expected to be respectful, kind, and considerate to fellow attendees, competitors, staff, and volunteers. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment for everyone.
Harassment, discrimination, aggressive behavior, or disrespect toward people or animals will not be tolerated. Guests who do not follow these expectations may be asked to leave the venue.
Thank you for helping us keep rodeo a positive experience for all.
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No Food or beverage containers of any kind. OTHER THAN clean, sealed, unopened water bottles. No alcohol, No Personal Coolers or Carry-ins.
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A. All official Eugene Pro Rodeo tickets are sold exclusively on our website at eugeneprorodeo.com. Tickets are not available through any other outlets.
We are aware of third-party sellers, but we do not recommend buying from them due to past issues with ticket validity. To avoid problems, please purchase directly through our website.
Q. Are tickets okay on your phone?
A. Yes! You’re welcome to use your phone for entry. Just make sure your ticket barcode is pulled up and ready to scan when you arrive.
Q. When will tickets go on sale?
A. Tickets will go live no later than April! Check our website and socials for consistent updates.
Q. Is there any reserved seating?
A. Yes! We have both reserved and general sitting areas.
Questions? Call us at (541) 689-9700.
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Cell phone cameras and still camera with a lens less than 3 inches long can be brought onto the grounds to take photos for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
The Eugene Pro Rodeo and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioning body does not allow for the video recording, transmission, distribution, or selling of any description, account, picture, video, audio or other form or reproduction of the event without permission. Any violation of this policy during a PRCA performance or slack event will result in your immediate removal from the premises.
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All bags, knapsack, purses, boots, and anything else that a person is carrying are subject to inspection upon entry into the grounds and other event secured areas.
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No, unfortunately we can not refund tickets for any reason. You are welcome to sell or gift it to someone as ownership of the ticket is completely transferable.
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Gates will open at 5pm on July 3rd and 5th, 3pm on July 4th and 1pm on July 6th.
We recommend arriving when gates open to avoid traffic and long lines.
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Our parking is $10 CASH ONLY.
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You can reach us anytime between 9-5, 7 days a week.
Give us a call at 541.689.9700
Email: events@oregonhorsecenter.com
Located at Oregon Horse Center
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NO SMOKING OR VAPING
No Umbrellas.
No Pop-Up Tents,
No Folding Chairs,
No Animals (CERTIFIED LEASHED, SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED)
No Firearms or Weapons of any sort.
No Laser Pointers
No Skateboards
No Bicycles
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Yes, Smoking/Vaping is permitted in designated areas only.
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No cannabis and/or other drugs, or drug paraphernalia allowed. If you bring them inside the grounds, you will be ejected from the event.
Smoking/Vaping is permitted in designated areas only.
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No, re-entry is not permitted. Once your ticket has been scanned and you exit the venue, re-entry will not be allowed.
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No! Kids 5 and under are FREE every night.
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PRCA Rodeo main events:
Bronc riding – there are two divisions in rodeo, Bareback bronc riding, where the rider is only allowed to hang onto a bucking horse with a type of surcingle called a "rigging"; and Saddle bronc riding, where the rider uses a specialized western saddle without a horn (for safety) and hangs onto a heavy lead rope, called a bronc rein, which is attached to a halter on the horse.
Tie-Down Roping – also called calf roping, is based on ranch work in which calves are roped for branding, medical treatment, or other purposes. It is the oldest of rodeo's timed events. The cowboy ropes a running calf around the neck with a lariat, and his horse stops and sets back on the rope while the cowboy dismounts, runs to the calf, throws it to the ground and ties three feet together. (If the calf falls when roped, the cowboy must lose time waiting for the calf to get back to its feet so that the cowboy can do the work.) The job of the horse is to hold the calf steady on the rope. A well-trained calf-roping horse will slowly back up while the cowboy ties the calf, to help keep the lariat snug.
Steer wrestling – Also known as "Bulldogging," is a rodeo event where the rider jumps off his horse onto a Corriente steer and 'wrestles' it to the ground by grabbing it by the horns. This is probably the single most physically dangerous event in rodeo for the cowboy, who runs a high risk of jumping off a running horse headfirst and missing the steer, or of having the thrown steer land on top of him, sometimes horns first.
Team roping – also called "heading and heeling," is the only team event in rodeo. Two ropers capture and restrain a full-grown steer. One horse and rider, the "header," lassos a running steer's horns, while the other horse and rider, the "heeler," lassos the steer's two hind legs. Once the animal is captured, the riders face each other and lightly pull the steer between them, so that both ropes are taut. This technique originated from methods of capture and restraint for treatment used on a ranch.
Bull riding – an event where the cowboys ride full-grown bulls instead of horses. Although skills and equipment similar to those needed for bareback bronc riding are required, the event differs considerably from horse riding competition due to the danger involved. Because bulls are unpredictable and may attack a fallen rider, rodeo clowns, now known as "bullfighters", work during bull-riding competition to distract the bulls and help prevent injury to competitors.
All-Around – The All-Around is actually an award, not an event. It is awarded to the highest money winner in two or more events.
Barrel racing – is a timed speed and agility event. In barrel racing, horse and rider gallop around a cloverleaf pattern of barrels, making agile turns without knocking the barrels over. In professional, collegiate and high school rodeo, barrel racing is an exclusively women's sport, though men and boys occasionally compete at local O-Mok-See competition. Barrel racing takes place with other PRCA sanctioned events, but it is sanctioned by the WPRA. Results are shown on that website.[24]
