Way back before Iowa’s roads were paved and tall buildings created our city skylines, our rural state was even more wild. To help settle the prairie, cowboys moved out west and helped establish their farms. These western folk are the people that helped Iowa flourish as a state, and every year, the Cherokee Rodeo gathers to celebrate our cowboy heritage.

The Cherokee Rodeo has been an Iowa tradition since 1966!
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This year, the rodeo is returning to town from May 31 through June 2, 2018. Bring the whole family out for a night of fun!
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You'll have the chance to watch cowgirls run barrels...
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...cowboys ride bucking broncos...
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... and teams show off their ranch-hand, cow-cutting skills.
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Your young cowboys and cowgirls will have so much fun at this family-friendly, thrilling event.
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They can test their skills on the mechanical bull, if they think they can hang on!
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Finding coins in a haystack is a little easier than finding a needle, and kids of all ages have fun with this farm activity.
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There are even pony rides, so your young rancher can kick off their western career right.
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And... of course... what would any Iowa festival be without some delicious fried food?
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The Cherokee Rodeo offers all of the fair favorites, from burgers and hot dogs to pizza, nachos, popcorn, donuts, and funnel cakes. Be sure to come hungry!
So get ready for one of the coolest events in the midwest - the Cherokee Rodeo!
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Have you been to the rodeo? Tell us about it in the comments below!

Find the rodeo grounds at 200 Linden St., Cherokee, IA. Tickets for the rodeo cost just $10 for Friday night, and $15 for Saturday and Sunday. You can buy a three day pass for just $30! Kids tickets (under 12 years of age) are just $5. To buy tickets online and take advantage of special pricing, click here!

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