Friday, February 26-March 1, 2009- Winnemucca Events Complex
The 20th Annual Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend kicks off this Thursday, February 26, 2009 with the Winnemucca Cow Dog Trials. There are two classes- Open Pro and Ranch Class. There are over 50 dogs signed up to compete. This is a record breaking year already!! These dogs are set to compete beginning with the elimination round at 8 a.m. and concluding with the finals, later on Thursday at 7 p.m.
On Friday, the Winnemucca Ranch, Rope and Performance Horse Sale sifting begins bright and early at 7a.m. The preview of sale horses will be later that evening at 5:30 p.m. The sale will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday night, following the Ranch Hand Rodeo performance. We have over 60 horses consigned this year!
On Friday, there is also a Stock Horse Challenge begininning at 11:30 a.m. The Ranch Hand Rodeo itself runs Saturday and Sunday! The performance begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. There is also a Western Trade Show that will run Thursday through Sunday!
Don't miss the fun! This event kicks off our special events calendar in Winnemucca. It is one of the biggest and funniest events in town. People from all over the West come to Winnemucca for the Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend.
