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It was over 100 years ago that Charlie Murphy, owner of the Ox Yoke Ranch, in Paradise Valley, now known as the Mountain Sky Ranch, and a few friends held the first 3-day rodeo over Labor Day weekend with $2,500 in prize money—equivalent to $46,600 today. This annual event later became known as Livingston Roundup Rodeo.
Consistently the rodeo attracts a high caliber of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) competitors each year. The award-winning announcer, Steve Kenyon, is one of the personalities on RFD-TV. Steve has been with the event for over twenty-five years.
The LRA has hosted generations of cowpokes. Why? Because they know how to have fun, hosting more than 5,000 people each night. They also feature spectacular fireworks nightly.
The rodeo consistently has top stock to assist the contestants in winning their way to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). The LRA stock contractor is the Silver Creek Rodeo Company with locations in Stevensville, Texas, and Carrollton, Ohio. They make it their mission to test the mettle of the contestants, who come to compete from across the country and Canada.
Contestants are vying for the purse money in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping (header and heeler), saddle bronc, tie-down roping, bull riding and the ladies have barrel racing and breakaway roping. Each has a $16,500 purse, with added money. LRA is in the top 10% of PRCA purses nationwide.
Whether you’re a first timer or an old timer, the LRA is dedicated to providing spectators with their best rodeo ever! For everyone’s safety, weapons, large bags, coolers, outside alcohol, food, dogs (expect service animals), or strollers are strictly forbidden inside the gates. All items will be subject to search. Also, no professional photography is allowed.
Livingston Roundup Rodeo pays homage and tribute to the rich history, heritage, and lifestyle of Montana and the West. It has long since been a destination event for those spectators who come not just from a few Montana counties, but also from all over the United States, Canada, and Europe—virtually anyone vacationing in our neck of the woods.
Please join the LRA for the Livingston Roundup Rodeo, July 1st - 4th, at the Park County Fairgrounds, located at 46 View Vista Drive. For ticket availability, please contact tickets@livingstonroundup.com.