Last Ditch Rodeo in Kanab is the Last Hope
Kanab will host the “Last Ditch” Rodeo on September 25th and 26th at 7 p.m. each night at the Kane Plex Arena. The Last Ditch Rodeo is the last rodeo of the Kane County, “Raising Kane Rodeo Series” of 2020. It’s also the last chance for rodeo contestants to qualify for finals with the Rocky Mountain Pro Rodeo Association (RMPRA) and the Professional Miniature Bull Riding (PMBR) organization.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many rodeos were canceled this year, so event organizers expect both nights’ events to fill up quickly once sign-ups go live at noon on Thursday, September 17th. “Our central registration number is ready to take sign-ups as soon as they go live at noon,” said Ben German, the RMPRA president and stock contractor for Last Ditch Rodeo. “Kane County is offering $4,500 in added money,” said German. “We are looking forward to being back in Kanab.”
The rodeo will have the following events: bulls, bareback broncs, saddle broncs, team roping, breakaway, bulldogging, and barrels. There will also be peewee and junior barrels and bulls. The peewee and junior bulls is also a Pro Miniature Bull Riding (PMBR) qualifying event for finals. The peewee and junior bulls sign-ups will go live at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 19th.
Attendees can expect two great nights of world-class contestants showing up, competing to win, and qualify for finals. The cost to attend the rodeo is just $5 per person. Cash only is accepted at the gate. Concessions, including drinks, snacks, hamburgers, and hotdogs, will be available. Cash is preferred at concessions as well.
Sign-up fees for contestants of each event will vary depending on whether they are members or non-members of the RMPRA or the PMBR, respectively. For sign-up fees for each event, go to RaisingKaneRodeos.com.
Kane Plex outdoor arena offers incredible views of the iconic, vermillion cliffs surrounding Kanab, and it overlooks the scenic Jackson Flat Reservoir. “We welcome visitors to Kanab to come and enjoy the spirit of the American Cowboy and our western heritage in our beautiful outdoor arena,” said Kane County Tourism Director, Camille Johnson Taylor. Kane Plex has more seating available this year to accommodate the increased distance between family groups to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Kane County is in the green phase of the Governor’s Utah Leads Together Plan with no current COVID-19 cases. Event organizers will provide hand-washing stations, hand sanitizer, extra seating, bandanas for sale at concessions, and room to spread out. While event organizers are taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, attendance is at your own risk.
For peewee and junior bulls, call Chad Casperson beginning 8 a.m. on September 19th (208) 547-7106. For all other events, call (719) 696-8740, noon-6 p.m. on September 17th.
For more information on the Last Ditch Rodeo and the Raising Kane Rodeo Series, go to www.RaisingKaneRodeos.com
