Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo

07/09/2024

07/09/2024

10 days ‘til the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo!

DID YOU KNOW?

Rodeo clowns play a crucial role in rider safety.
Rodeo clowns, also known as bullfighters, are not just entertainers but also serve a vital purpose in ensuring the safety of bull riders. They distract the bulls after the riders dismount and divert their attention away from the fallen contestants, allowing them to escape unharmed.

07/09/2024

Whether it’s a new business or you’re trying to promote a garage sale, the old saying is the key….. location, location, location!

With that said, one of the ways that we continue to advertise our rodeo is by the use of a mobile advertising platform…..this sign is located throughout the city and highlights some of our great sponsors, donors, partners and contributors with us every year.

If you have a location, you might find suitable for us to advertise our rodeo and get a little free advertising to boot, Please join the businesses shown below, and get added to the list …..contact Mike at 605-999-3787.

Martin-Trudeau Agency
Menards
Les Schwab Tire
Coborns
County Fair
Plains Commerce Bank

07/08/2024

Wow, talk about getting in the spirit of things. Look with this awesome group is starting today! Window decorating for Rodeo week what an awesome job keep up the good work good luck!

07/08/2024

Wow, talk about teamwork! All these contractors were instrumental today in making it a banner day to get things done!

Thanks for all the great work and craftsmanship that you’ve put in in making this truly the greatest show on dirt! 

Mitchell Telecom
TK Electric
Dakota Custom Builders
M&S Construction
Mitchell Plumbing and Heating
Pro Contracting
Mitchell Concrete 
Dakota Pro Striping
Linke Electric

…… and many many more!

Thank you

07/08/2024

11 days ‘til the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo!

DID YOU KNOW?

The rodeo arena is called a “roughstock.”
The arena used for roughstock events such as bull riding and saddle bronc riding is colloquially known as the “roughstock.” It is specially designed to ensure the safety of both the animals and the contestants, with sturdy fencing and ample space for the high-intensity action.

07/08/2024

We are getting ready to rodeo! Our expert groom-ologists continue to fine-tune the arena. All of our suites are looking just that….very sweet

Panel work, painting, putting the final touches on our restrooms, it’s all coming together! Thank you to all the committee members, sponsors, contractors, wranglers, and you’re the community for making this all happen !

07/07/2024

12 days ‘til the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo!

DID YOU KNOW?

Rodeo events can be traced back to the early 1800s.
The first recorded rodeo took place in Mexico in the early 1800s. It featured competitions in horsemanship and cattle handling, setting the stage for the future development of rodeo as a popular sporting event.

07/06/2024

13 days ‘til the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo!

DID YOU KNOW?

Rodeo originated from Spanish vaqueros.
Rodeo has its roots in the Spanish vaqueros and the traditions of cattle ranching in the Americas. The vaqueros were skilled horsemen who developed the techniques of roping and herding cattle, which eventually formed the foundation of modern rodeo events.

07/06/2024

The Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, stands as a unique testament to the region's agricultural heritage and creativity.

07/06/2024

The little H2O, that mother nature provided last night was kind of refreshing. It started off with a little bit of wind, nice steady rain. If nothing else it provided a brief respite from our mosquito

Arena is really coming together thanks to all our groomologists for their dedication, use of equipment and willingness to make it the greatest show on dirt!

07/06/2024

07/06/2024

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July, ‘Merica from the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Committee! God bless the USA, our Armed Forces, first responders and the western lifestyle! 

07/04/2024

Another great work day/night put on by our awesome committee members, wranglers, sponsors, contractors, and a great outpouring from the community as people stop by checking out the new venue, asking questions or just offering help.

“No man is an island”. -John Donne

07/03/2024

Another “enlightening” work night is in the books! Great group effort from committee members, wranglers, sponsors, contractors and most importantly the outpouring of support and help from the comm-unity.

You are the best, without you the greatest show on dirt doesn’t take place! Please check out our website and you “Stampies” keep following us on here……Face A Book!

07/01/2024

2nd stage for arena grooming is done! Thanks Jerry for the equipment useage! Looking fantastic, after all it is the greatest show on dirt!

07/01/2024

Thank you Jerry for the use of your equipment phase 2 of the arena dirt is now complete. Let’s get ‘er done! 

06/30/2024

Still plenty of time to register for

Window decorating contest

Chili cook off

Rodeo Parade

Deadline to sign up for mutton busting is tomorrow at the following locations. Information has been on our website for a couple of months now:

Martin Trudeau Insurance Agency

M&H Convenience Store

Moody‘s Western Wear

06/30/2024

06/30/2024

Well good morning Stampies!

Great weather equals progress and more great work nights thanks to all of our committee members, volunteers and community members that came out last night! Only a few more weeks folks and it’ll be the greatest show on dirt!

See you there!

06/27/2024

Wow! Talk about a productive work night we put the pedal to the metal. Worked on fences, mowing cleanup, and w**d whacking. Beautiful sunset to end an evening. Suites are coming along nicely!  amazing what this committee can do. Thanks also to all the volunteers and community that came out to help tonight.