Giving Back, Moving Forward – Minnesota’s Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo
Giving Back, Moving Forward on June 24-26, 2021
Thursday June 24 all children get free admission to the rodeo
May 7, 2021 (Buffalo, MN) – The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo will continue giving back to the Buffalo community in 2021. For over six decades civic organizations, nonprofits and youth have benefitted financially from the rodeo. Fundraising is done by local Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Girl Scout Troops working concession trailers selling hotdogs, burgers, pop and popcorn during the rodeo performances.
Buffalo Boy Scout Troop 358 selling popcorn during the Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo.
Minnesotans gathered on Buffalo Lake to celebrate winter for the Kites on Ice.
Buffalo Hospital Foundation – Allina Health receiving from the Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo.
Giving back is a year-round strategy for the rodeo committee. Additionally, financial support has been received by the Buffalo Lions, the Buffalo Food Shelf, The American Legion, Buffalo Hospital Foundation – Allina Health, Wright County 4-H Clubs, Minnesota High School Rodeo Association, area nonprofits and academic scholarships.
The Buffalo Rodeo Association is a proud member of the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. In February rodeo board members volunteered at the Kites on Ice festival.
Last month the rodeo committee held a vaccination clinic on the grounds with Dr. Winstead Kirkpatrick, Buffalo Equine. Wright County 4Her Kayla Mortensen and her parents brought horses. Melanie Koch trailered in her 17-year-old Shetland pony, Louie. Several other horse owners attended with their animals.
The Buffalo Rodeo Association is comprised of volunteers under Executive Director Greg McDonald. McDonald is quick to credit the sponsors and community for their continued support. “Dr. Kirkpatrick donates his time at every rodeo performance to be onsite. We can’t thank Dr. Kirkpatrick enough for what he does for the Buffalo Rodeo,” stated McDonald.
The rodeo will provide all children free admission on Thursday June 24. Some of our proud sponsors include: The Boot Shack, Dahlmeier Beverage, Von Ruden, Wrangler, Pendleton Whisky, Bernatellos, Fleet Farm, Grindstone Construction Services, Huikko’s Bowling & Entertainment.
Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.buffalorodeo.com starting at $12 for children and $15 adults. Thursday night all children 12 and under receive free admission.
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For ticket information www.buffalorodeo.com
About Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo: Come experience Minnesota’s oldest PRCA Rodeo June 24-26, 2021. Since 1955, the Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo continues to provide quality family-friendly entertainment at an affordable price. Rodeo fans cheer on cowboys and cowgirls competing in the seven events, laugh at the rodeo clowns antics and watch bullfighters protect bull riders.
We invite you to watch top-notch bucking horses and bulls, dine, shop and enjoy the beer garden after the rodeo. The permanent bucking chutes on our historical grounds located just off Hwy 55 near the Twin Cities are classic.
The rodeo committee is comprised of community members, volunteers and is a non-profit that gives back to the community in multiple ways through educational scholarships and contributing to civic groups and clubs. The local Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts work the concession stands