FAQ
Why can't I choose my specific seat?
Cody Nite Rodeo- Seating is not assigned for the nightly rodeo. Simply purchase your tickets and choose your seat. Both the Grandstand and the Buzzard Roost are available.
Cody Stampede Rodeo/Xtreme Bulls- July 1-3 is general admission seating in the main Grandstand. June 30th and July 4th is assigned seating in the Grandstand. Buzzard Roost seating is NOT available for any of these rodeos (June 30th- July 4th).
What is a Rodeo?
Rodeo 101-
Professional rodeo action consists of two types of competitions - roughstock events and timed events - and an all-around cowboy crown.
In the roughstock events bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding a contestant's score is equally dependent upon his performance and the animal's performance. To earn a qualified score, the cowboy, while using only one hand, must stay aboard a bucking horse or bull for eight seconds. If the rider touches the animal, himself or any of his equipment with his free hand, he is disqualified.
In saddle bronc and bareback riding, a cowboy must "mark out" his horse; that is, he must exit the chute with his spurs set above the horse's shoulders and hold them there until the horse's front feet hit the ground after the initial jump out of the chute. Failing to do so results in disqualification.
During the regular season, two judges each score a cowboy's qualified ride by awarding 0 to 25 points for the rider's performance and 0 to 25 points for the animal's effort. The judges' scores are then combined to determine the contestant's score. A perfect score is 100 points.
In timed events steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing and steer roping; cowboys and cowgirls at "the other end of the arena" compete against the clock, as well as against each other. A contestant's goal is to post the fastest time in his or her event. In steer wrestling and the roping events, calves and steers are allowed a head start. The competitor, on horseback, starts in a three-sided fenced area called a box. The fourth side opens into the arena.
A rope barrier is stretched across that opening and is tied to the calf or steer with a breakaway loop. Once the calf or steer reaches the head-start point - predetermined by the size of the arena - the barrier is automatically released. If a cowboy breaks that barrier, a 10-second penalty is added.
-ProRodeo.com
Is taking photographs permitted?
Taking photos is permitted during our rodeos. You must remain in your seating area to do so. Patrons are NOT permitted to be on the track or behind the chutes and must remain in the stands. Flash photography isn't permitted, so please turn off any special lighting. Please be considerate of the people around you and don't obstruct another's view for photography.
Can we bring in food and drinks?
Outside food and beverages are strictly NOT permitted in our facilities. Concessions and beer is available for purchase in various places around the arena. No ATM is available so bring cash for these purchases.