PRCA Rodeo – Lyon County Fair

The Rodeo is scheduled for Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11 at 7:00 pm.

As a proud host of the PRCA Rodeo for the past 25 years, the Lyon County Fair has become a popular stop for over 200 contestants a year to compete as they work to win a spot in the circuit or national finals. Our rodeo features Bareback Riding, Saddle Broncs, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. The kids aren’t left out as we do the Boot Scramble both nights. Working with the Barnes Pro Rodeo for the last 25 years, we have forged a strong bond and developed into a top rate rodeo that the fans have come to expect and enjoy. This rodeo has twice been recognized by the WPRA as the most improved arena of the year.

An added feature of our rodeo is our Tough Enough TO Wear Pink Night which is always held on Friday night. We hold a live auction during the rodeo to raise money for our local TETWP partner – to date we have raised nearly $30,000.

You don’t want to miss this year’s Rodeo and a chance to be close to all the non-stop action!

Rodeo Ticket Prices

Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grandstand.

Advanced Admission

Adults: $13.00
6-12: $7.00
Under 5: Free

General Admission

Adults: $15.00
6-12: $9.00
Under 5: Free

Advance tickets are now available for purchase at Hy-Vee.

Event Details

We’re proud to have put together another fantastic, high-energy event for rodeo fans. You don’t want to miss this!

Stock Contractor: Barnes PRCA Rodeo
Announcer: Kelly Kenney
Announcer Stand: Sponsored by NextEra Energy
Sound Director: Jesse Knudsen
Clown: Allan Dessel
Specialty Act: John Payne aka The One Arm Bandit
Singing National Anthem (Thursday): IV Play
Singing National Anthem (Friday): Ashley Barron

PRCA PRO RODEO ANNOUNCER

Kelly Kenney

Kenney comes from humble beginnings in southwest Missouri and credits his parents for helping him to realize his dreams of becoming a cowboy. He announces PRCA Rodeos full-time, and we are excited to have him back at the Lyon County Fair.

PROFESSIONAL BARRELMAN & RODEO CLOWN

Allan Dessel

Dessel grew up six miles away from the Barnes PRCA Rodeo Ranch and began bull-fighting at age 15. Today he is a triple threat as a PRCA Clown/Barrelman/Speciality Act. We’re excited to bring this bull-fighting, rodeo clown and his unique act to the Lyon County Fair.

SPECIALTY ACT

John Payne aka The One Arm Bandit

John S. Payne and his wife, Judy, formed what is now the most sought after gang in the rodeo world, The One Arm Bandit Gang. Recipients of the PRCA “Specialty Act of the Year” an unprecedented 12 times, we are excited to bring John to the Lyon County Fair.

Miss Rodeo Minnesota Pageant

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2024 Miss Rodeo Minnesota Pageant will be held in conjunction with the PRCA Rodeo on August 10-11. Good luck to all the applicants!

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