This year’s Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is in full swing and busy as ever. We’ve had a great time seeing old and new faces alike, and watching the talented skill of riders, artists, and craftsmen who have filled our building with that special energy that can only be felt during the Stock Show & Rodeo. 

With only a few days left, make sure that you don’t miss your chance to get in on all of the action. There are plenty of tickets available for all of the events, so bring the whole family for an afternoon or evening of quality entertainment!

Thursday, February 2^nd

As always, the Trade Show, Petting Zoo, and Rodeo Zone will be bustling with activities throughout the day. Rushmore Hall’s Sale Ring will be busy with the Gelbvieh Show and Shorthorn Show at 8:00am and 9:30am, and the Red Angus Show at 11:00am. In the Barnett Arena at 10:00am will be the PRCA Timed Event Slack, and the PRCA Rodeo will be held in the Barnett Arena at 7:30pm. Unlike last weekend’s Xtreme Bulls event, this rodeo will feature a full lineup of rodeo events, offering the variety that many visitors enjoy. Looking for some lively entertainment and a cold beverage? Stop by the Cowboy Bar, where you’ll find friends, fun, and local favorite Crash Wagon on stage. PLUS, don’t miss your chance to meet the one and only Tuff Cooper, reigning world champion Tie Down Roper, and his brother, Clif Cooper. They’ll be signing autographs in the Rodeo Zone, Thursday only, from 2pm – 4pm.

Friday, February 3^rd

Kicking off the morning will be the Limousin Show in Rushmore Hall’s Sale Ring at 8:00am. Timed Event Slack in the Barnett Arena as well as the Western Art Show Public Viewing in the Theatre Lobby will open at 10:00am. The afternoon brings a variety of seminars, such as Long Term Care in Room #205 at 1:00pm, and Estate Strategies in Room #205 at 3:00pm. Crash Wagon will once again be heating up the Cowboy Bar from 4pm to 8pm, along with another PRCA Rodeo in the Barnett Arena at 7:30pm. Plus, don’t miss everyone’s favorite mechanical bull in the Rodeo Zone!

Saturday, February 4^th

The last day of the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo will be a busy one. With the week’s regular events still in full swing, such as the Trade Show, Petting Zoo, and Rodeo Zone, there will also be a variety of social hours held, along with a PRCA Rodeo held in the Barnett Arena at 1:30pm, and a final rodeo at 7:30pm. The Cowboy Bar will be open for business at 10:00am, with Crash Wagon taking the stage from 4pm to 8pm. Hubbard Feeds Supreme Row Judging will take place at 5:30pm in the Rushmore Hall Sale Ring, with the Parade of Champions taking place at 7:00pm in the Barnett Arena.

As the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo winds down, we remind everyone that there are still plenty of events taking place and tickets for everyone! We encourage you to visit the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, where you’ll find all of the stock show and rodeo events we look forward to each year!

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It’s that time of year yet again – time to dig out our cowboy hats, wranglers and boots. Yes, the 2012 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo is upon us! Visitors from across the Midwest will congregate at our facility to enjoy the entertainment, livestock, and food! For nine days straight, individuals of all types will find something to see and do at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. To make life easy, we’ve broken down everyone’s favorite events happening right here…

Coors Light Cowboy Bar

In the mood for music, merriment, and ice cold beverages? The Coors Light Cowboy Bar is a crowd pleaser year after year, and 2012 promises to be no different. Opening at 10am each day, the Coors Light Cowboy Bar will feature a great lineup of entertainment. Catch the band Midnight Sun on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28 from 3pm – 7pm, and on Tuesday, January 31^st from 3pm – 7pm. Next up is Crash Wagon, playing February 2^nd – 4^th, 4pm – 8pm each day.

Rodeo Zone

Also opening at 10am every day is the Rodeo Zone, offering events that will entertain the entire family. Chili lovers will appreciate the Chili Cook Off on Sunday, January 29^th beginning at noon. Previously held in the Barnett Arena, this year’s cook off will put chili chef’s skills to the test! Looking for some quality activities for the kids? No problem! The Rodeo Zone will also feature Kid’s Dummy Roping February 3^rd & 4^th at 5pm, with kids grouped ages 6 and under, 7 to 10, and 11 to 13. Autograph sessions will also take place at 4:30pm each day, (except Sunday and Wednesday) with clowns, contestants, and queens present to sign away! And don’t forget about the free drawings held at 6pm each day.

Arts

Artistic types will enjoy the Western Art Show viewing in the Theatre Lobby, and hunters of collector items won’t want to miss the BHSS Foundation Old West Collector’s Auction held on the Theatre stage.  Preview is Friday, 12pm – 8pm, with the auction taking place at 10am on Saturday.

Rushmore Hall & Barnett Arena

And don’t forget about Rushmore Hall, which will be bustling with the World’s Smallest Rodeo, January 28^th at 10am, featuring kids competing in adorable events – you’ll want to have your camera ready! Also taking place in Rushmore Hall on Sunday, January 29^th are sheep shearing demos at 10am and the national sheep shearing championship at 12pm. Winners will go on to compete in the world championship, held in Ireland! Rushmore Hall will also be holding all of the stock showing events, and don’t forget about the petting zoo. The Barnett Arena will showcase cowboys from across the country, competing in rodeo events of every type, from Xtreme Bulls to Ranch Rodeos…some of the most exciting displays of talent and tenacity you’ll see all year!

Each year the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo feature events that the whole family will enjoy. When wintertime boredom sets in, it’s the perfect cure for all of your entertainment cravings! So grab your cowboy hat and a friend or two, and get ready to kick up your heels…2012 Stock Show & Rodeo is here!

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