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Utah's Own PRCA Rodeo

Get ready to experience the pinnacle of rodeo excitement at the Utah State Fair's very own Utah's Own Rodeo! As one of the top rodeos in the state, our event has been proudly PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) approved for over 35 thrilling years.

Every year, top cowboys and cowgirls from around the globe converge for one last chance to earn big bucks and qualify for the prestigious NFR in December. This epic showdown unfolds at our very own 10,000-seat, state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar 'Utah Days of '47' outdoor arena.

Join us for the first weekend of the Utah State Fair and witness the electrifying action as riders face off against bucking broncos, fierce bulls, and the clock in heart-stopping events like bull riding, barrel racing, and bronco busting. It's a display of skill, courage, and pure cowboy grit that you won't want to miss!

But the Utah's Own Rodeo isn't just about the competition—it's a celebration of our rich Western heritage and the spirit of the American frontier. From thrilling rides to mouthwatering fair food and live entertainment, there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Mark your calendars and lasso up your friends and family for a weekend of unforgettable fun at the Utah's Own Rodeo, where the legends of the West come to life! Grab your tickets now and saddle up for an experience you'll be talking about for years to come!

Rodeo tickets include admission to the Utah State Fair!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Patriot Night
Wear your red, white & blue

MUTTON BUSTIN'

Friday, September 11 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12 – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 14 - 7:00 p.m.

RULES:

One entry per child. Child may only compete at one performance.
Helmets are required (bring your own, or we can provide one)
Child must be at least 4 years of age and weigh 50 lbs or less (they will be weighed at check-in)
Ropes are not allowed.
Spurs are not allowed.
One helper per child will be allowed access to the chute area.
10 riders and 2 alternates will be drawn for each performance.

MEET THE CAST & CREW

Announcer - Garrett Yerigan

Garrett Yerigan was born to do this. The son of two rodeo contestants, he’s been involved in the sport in some capacity since he was 2 weeks old. As a youngster, he polished his announcing talents while watching rodeo on TV and was just 6 or 7 years old when he began announcing “slack,” the competition that occurs in addition to the paid performances. As he aged, he began booking bigger events and now is the voice of Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo in conjunction with the Utah State Fair.

Yerigan is a two-time PRCA Announcer of the Year who has lent his voice to some of the most prestigious events in the sport: Cheyenne Frontier Days, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, The American and the Cinch Playoffs “Governor’s Cup” to name a few. His experienced is matched by unyielding rodeo knowledge and a passion for sharing the sport’s stories with other rodeo fans. His melodic voice and dedication makes him the perfect fit for Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo.

Stock - Summit Pro Rodeo

With its origins dating back to 1958, Summit Pro Rodeo is a well-established livestock-producing company based in Centennial, Wyoming. With rodeo veteran J.D. Hamaker and his partners, Daniel Beard and Byron Juma, Summit Pro Rodeo has continued to foster greatness.

In fact, the outfit was awarded the 2020 Remuda Award, an annual honor given to the stock-contracting company and rodeo committee that provides the best, most-consistent pen of bucking horses. Over the years, many Summit bucking horses and bulls have been selected to buck at the National Finals Rodeo, an honor bestowed on the animals by the men who ride them. The greatness and consistency is a big reason why they’ll be bucking at Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo.

Clown - Cody Sosebee

Cody Sosebee is a well-rounded and versatile entertainer, having been recognized as one of the best clowns in ProRodeo for several years. He’s also a round entertainer, utilizing his large frame with larger-than-life antics to keep crowds entertained. While he’s willing to make fun of himself, what sets him apart is his true athleticism and style, which is on display during each of the three performances.

Sosebee was selected to work as the barrelman at the 2017 National Finals Rodeo. A year later, he was named the PRCA’s Clown of the Year. In addition to those honors, he has received numerous nominations for various awards, including Comedy Act of the Year. He has been the featured entertainer at the Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days Rodeo for many years and continues to excel at bringing smiles countless fans at rodeos across North America.

Bullfighters - Joe Butler, Kade Evans

The trio of men assigned to protect everyone in the arena during bull riding have differing backgrounds but will work together in ways that keep all out of harm’s way. It’s that teamwork that defines the group, which is made up of a veteran, a rising star and a second-generation bullfighter coming into his own.

Joe Butler has the most history, with more than 20 years in the PRCA. He’s made a name for himself as a cowboy protector, and twice he was among the top 5 up for the honor of working the National Finals Rodeo.
Kade Evans is from nearby Lehi, Utah, and brings a youthful, athletic approach to the team.

Specialty Acts - Charro on the Road

Charro on the Road brings the artistry, tradition and excitement of Mexican Charrería to the Utah State Fair Rodeo. Led by third-generation Charro Tomás Garcilazo, the family performance showcases incredible horsemanship and spectacular rope artistry while celebrating the rich heritage of Mexico’s national sport. Tomás has performed around the world and on some of rodeo’s biggest stages, including the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Today, Tomás performs alongside his family, including his son Louis Garcilazo, a fourth-generation Charro and talented young rope artist who has already appeared at the National Finals Rodeo both alongside his father and as a solo performer. Together, Charro on the Road blends generations of tradition with high-energy showmanship for a performance that is as meaningful as it is unforgettable.

Sound - Jill Franzen Loden

Raised in a family that operates the stock contracting company of Powder River Rodeo, Jill Franzen Loden has spent a lifetime celebrating the sport and the athletes that make it incredible. She’s been around world champion bucking horses and helped handle National Finals Rodeo livestock, and when it came time to make her mark in rodeo, she chose to do it in her own magical way as a sound director.

Since its inception, Franzen Loden has been selected as the PRCA Sound Director of the Year three times (2018, ’20 and ’21). It’s just proof of the excellence she demands in the work she does, which is more detailed than most realize. She’s no disc jockey; Franzen Loden is a genius when it comes to playing the right sounds to go along with the action in the arena. It’s a marriage made in rodeo heaven.

Secretary - Jessi Jane Fieldgrove

Jessi Jane Fieldgrove returns to Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo as the ProRodeo secretary, the person behind the scenes that makes sure everything is tabulated and organized to help make the event run smoothly. Living in Sheridan, Wyoming, Fieldgrove is sought-after in her role as a secretary.

She has served as the assistant secretary of the National Circuit Finals Rodeo, now dubbed the NFR Open. She also is certified as a PRCA timer and has worked some of the biggest events in the sport, including the National Finals Rodeo, for which she timed three times. She is the backbone of the entire operation once it’s time for the competition to begin.

Timer - DeeDee Dickinson

The financial rewards of being a PRCA timer are minimal, but the love for the game provides the benefits for people like DeeDee Dickinson, who is an integral part of Utah’s Own PRCA Rodeo. She’s well-respected among her peers and by the cowboys who make their livings in rodeo. She’s been selected to time some of the biggest events in ProRodeo, including the National Circuit Finals Steer Roping and the National Finals Breakaway Roping.