Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Program Guide

Eagle County Fair & Rodeo
Celebrating Eagle County’s Western Heritage Since 1939
70th Annual
A
n
n
i
v
e
r
s
a
r
y
7
0
t
h
www. e agl e c ou n t y. u s
Official Program Guide
Welcome to the 70th Annual
Eagle County Fair & Rodeo!
The Eagle County Fair & Rodeo showcases our citizens’ best
efforts alongside world class entertainment. Especially in
these challenging economic times, there’s no better way
to celebrate our western heritage than to take part in the
timelessness of one of the area’s oldest-running events,
in one of Colorado’s most beautiful places. Thank you for
joining us in our 70th anniversary celebration.
Eagle County Board of Commissioners
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 2
Jon Stavney Sara J. Fisher
Chairman
Peter F. Runyon
Contents
2009 Fairboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Moos & Brews Entertainment . . . . . 3
Event Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Special Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PCRA Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sponsor Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
WE L C O ME
2009 Eagle County Fair
Board Members
Rachel Overlease - President 2009
Kathy Calton
Trent Eichler
Everett Ferguson - Secretary
Loyd Gerard
Amy Gill -Vice President
Dudley Irwin
Mike Mathias
Jeff Matthews
Bennett Pollack
Bill Stephens
Kris Whittaker
Emeritus Members
Patty Ferguson
Tina Estes
Linda Jones
Bruce Carey
Published by Colorado Mountain News Media
Jim Morgan
General Manager
Mike Agnese
Operations Director
Carole Bukovich
Sales Consultant
Heather Marine
Designer
Colorado Mountain News Media
200 Lindbergh Drive
PO Box 15001
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328.6333
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 3
Presented by
Friday, July 24th
5pm to 9pm
Williams Brothers - 5pm to 6:30pm
TNT - 7pm to 8:30pm
Saturday, July 25th
12pm to 6pm
The Digger Trends - 12pm to 1:30pm
The Hillbilly Hellcats - 2pm to 3:30pm
TNT - 4pm to 5:30 pm
A Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned BBQ competition
with over $10,000 in prize money at stake!
(DJOH)DLUJURXQGV‡(DJOH&RORUDGR
$5.00 Admission Fee
$12.00 for Microbrew Samples
For more information: www.moosandbrews.com or (970) 949-0140
C
P
Castle Peak Ranch
Good Luck Participants!
is proud to sponsor
the Eagle County
Fair & Rodeo.
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 4
The Eagle County Fair &
Rodeo would like to thank
The Greater Eagle Fire
Protection District
for their Support
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 5
EVENT SCHEDULE
P
H
O
T
O

B
Y

W
E
N
D
Y

G
R
I
F
F
I
T
H
P
H
O
T
O

B
Y

W
E
N
D
Y

G
R
I
F
F
I
T
H
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 6
TUESDAY, JULY 21
9am 4-H Clothing Project Judging
2pm Fashion Revue Judging
7pm Public Fashion Revue - Eagle County
Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
9am 4-H English Horse Show - large outdoor arena
THURSDAY, JULY 23
9am 4-H Western Horse Show - large outdoor arena
FRIDAY, JULY 24
9am Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Clinics,
Presentations and Cowboys for Kids Extreme
Junior Dummy Roping
12-1pm Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near
Exhibit Hall
1-2pm Buckaroo Roping Lessons
2-3pm Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near
Exhibit Hall
4-5pm Buckaroo Roping Lessons
5-6:30pm Williams Bros. Band
5-9pm Moo’s & Brews Festival - KCBS Sanctioned
BBQ Contest and MicroBrew sampling with
live entertainment
6-9pm Extreme Junior Dummy Roping followed by
Jackpot Team Roping
6-9pm “TNT” Tribute to AC/DC
SATURDAY, JULY 25
9am-7pm Rocky Mountain Horse Expo clinics
and trade show
10-11am Buckaroo Roping Lessons
12-6pm Moos & Brews Festival - KCBS Sanctioned
BBQ Contest & Micro-Brew sampling
with live entertainment
12-1pm Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near
Exhibit Hall
1-2pm Buckaroo Roping Lessons
1-3pm Cowboys for Kids Extreme Junior Dummy
Roping
2-3:30pm Hillbilly Hellcats Band
2-3pm Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near
Exhibit Hall
4-5pm Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near
Exhibit Hall
4:30-6pm “TNT” Tribute to AC/DC
7-9pm Eagle Valley Championship WRCS Ranch
Rodeo (ticketed event)
SUNDAY, JULY 26
9am-5pm Rocky Mountain Horse Expo clinics and trade
show
10-11am Buckaroo Roping Lessons
10am-12pm Cowboys for Kids Extreme Junior Dummy
Roping
11am-12pm Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near
Exhibit Hall
10-11am Buckaroo Roping Lessons
1-3pm Jason Patrick - Local Ranch Rodeo
2-3pm Stick Horse Rodeo on south east lawn near
Exhibit Hall
MONDAY, JULY 27
7am 4-H Open Class, Eagle River Set-up
7am 4-H Working Ranch Horse Competition
– large outdoor arena
11am-5pm Exhibit Booth set-up in the Eagle River
Center (educational & non-profit vendors)
Noon-6:30pm Enter non-perishable Open Class Exhibits
in the Eagle River Center
4pm 4-H Eagle River Center Livestock Set-up
TUESDAY, JULY 28
7am-8:30am Enter all perishable Open Class exhibits at
the Eagle River Center
9am-6pm Open Class and 4-H judging interviews
(Judging closed to public.)
1pm 4-H Poultry Show at Eagle River Center
6pm 4-H Gymkhana Competition - large
outdoor arena
6pm All pens available - Livestock can start
arriving

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
“KIDS AND FAMILY DAY”
9am-8pm 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to public
- Eagle River Center
9am 4-H Rabbit Show
Noon Carnival Opens
2pm Weigh-in of sale animals begins
3:30pm-7:30pm Children’s Craft tent
3:30pm-4pm Local Teen Band TBA
3:30pm-7:30pm Borillo Entertainment & Face Painting
5pm-7:30pm Jonny Mogambo Band
4pm-7:30pm Children’s Arts & Crafts Tent
5pm All Animals to be in place
6pm-6:45 pm REGISTER Cookie Jars in the Eagle River
Center for the Cookie Jar Contest
“70 Years of Fun” Theme
7pm Judging of the Cookie Jar Contest - Eagle
River Center
8pm PRCA Rodeo - large outdoor arena -
4-H Non-Perishable Food Drive
THURSDAY, JULY 30
“CATTLEMAN’ S NIGHT AT
THE RODEO”
9am-8pm 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to
public - Eagle River Center
9am 4-H Swine Show - Eagle River Center
Noon Carnival Opens
Noon-11pm Antique Tractor Display
2pm 4-H Lamb Show - Eagle River Center
3-4pm Local Teen Band TBA
4pm 4-H Goat Show - Eagle River Center
3:30-7:30pm Children’s Craft Tent
5-7:30pm New Shoes Band
5:30-7:30pm CSU Alumni Assoc. Event
at Exhibition Hall
8pm PRCA Rodeo - large outdoor arena
FRIDAY, JULY 31
“TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR
PINK” DAY
9am-8pm 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to
public - Eagle River Center
9am-Noon 4-H Beef Show - Eagle River Center
Noon Carnival Opens
2-4pm 4-H Round Robin Showmanship - Eagle
River Center
3-4pm Local Teen Band TBA
3:30-7:30pm Children’s Craft Tent
3:30-7:30pm Borillo Children’s Entertainment
& Face Painting
5-7:30pm Derringer Band
6pm BINGO at Eagle River Center
8pm PRCA Rodeo - large outdoor arena - Tough
Enough to Wear Pink night at the Rodeo
10-11pm Derringer Band
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
“SALUTE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS
& SERVICE PERSONNEL”
8am Jr. Livestock Auction setup - Eagle
River Center
9am-8:00pm 4-H and Open Class Exhibits open to
public - Eagle River Center
10:30am Pretty Baby Contest Registration - Eagle
River Center
11am Pretty Baby Contest - Eagle River Center
Noon Carnival opens
Noon Jr. Livestock Barbeque - Eagle River Center
1pm Junior Livestock Auction
2pm Homemade Salsa Contest Registration -
Eagle River Center
3-7:30pm Children’s Craft Tent
3-5pm Too Young to Know Band
3-5pm Homemade Salsa Contest - People’s Choice
- Come taste your vote!
6-8pm Heritage Demonstrations - Eagle River Center
6-8pm PRCA Rodeo - Large outdoor arena - Junior
Livestock Buyers Night at the Rodeo
10-11pm Airborn Band
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
8am Load out 4-H sale animals
9am-1pm Checkout of 4-H and Open-class exhibits -
Eagle River Center

P
H
O
T
O

B
Y

M
I
K
E

C
R
A
B
T
R
E
E
P
H
O
T
O

B
Y

W
E
N
D
Y

G
R
I
F
F
I
T
H
P
H
O
T
O

B
Y

W
E
N
D
Y

G
R
I
F
F
I
T
H
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 7
360
MOVING FORWARD. GIVING BACK.
Vail Resorts 360 is the company’s new corporate stewardship program, bringing together three important initiatives – our charitable giving,
community engagement for our employees, our environmental initiatives. This year, the VR 360 program contributed $5 million in cash and
in-kind gifts to almost 100 non-profts in our resort communities. Over 250 employees volunteered to plant trees in several diferent locations,
to build homes with Habitat for Humanity and help read to kids in local schools. In addition, VR 360 continued our partnership with the National
Forest Foundation, culminating in grants of $1.2 million over the last three years to groups that work to preserve the White River National Forest.
And fnally, the company made a commitment to reduce our energy consumption by 10% in just two years – and we are well on our way.
A VAIL VALLEY TRADITION FOR 70 YEARS
&
RODEO
FAIR
THE ANNUAL EAGLE COUNTY
Vail Resorts 360 is proud to support:
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 8
9
S P E C I A L C O NT E S T S
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
LARGEST
ZUCCHINI
CONTEST
This is a special class just for fun that will be
judged separately from the classes in the garden
department. So bring in your biggest zucchini and
join the fun. Zucchini will be judged by weight.
Contestants need to enter zucchinis at the Eagle
River Center between noon and 6:00 p.m. on
Monday July 27, 2009. Prizes!
COOKIE JAR
CONTEST
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Anniversary Theme: “70 Years of FUN”
Registration: 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by: Red Canyon Café
Located on Broadway in Eagle, Colorado
970-328-2232
General Rules:
Calling all ages-if you like to bake & create,
then this contest is for you!
1. Register Cookie Jars at 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the Eagle River Center.
Judging will take place at 7:00 p.m.
2. The Cookie Jar must be of at least one-half gallon
capacity with a wide mouth. Preferable, the
container and decorations are made out of recycled,
food safe materials suitable for use as a cookie jar.
3. Container must be filled with a minimum of 1 dozen
homemade cookies, which will be sold to the general
public afterwards.
4. In addition to the cookie jar, place 3 cookies on a
paper plate and cover with a Ziploc bag so that
the judges may have easy access to the cookies
for judging.
5. Class will be judged on 50% creativity of the
container, use of recycled products and easy access;
and 50% on flavor, texture and appearance of cookies.
6. Copyrighted characters, slogans, etc. are not
allowed.
7. The cookie jar will remain on display at the Eagle
River Center until Sunday, August 3, 2008. Cookie
Jars not picked up will be thrown away. Cookies will
be removed from the jar and sold at the bake sale.
The winning contestant will receive a Cookie Jar
donated by Red Canyon Café.
PRETTY BABY
CONTEST
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Registration: 9:30 a.m. @ Eagle River Center
Contest: 11:00 a.m.
RULES:
• The Pretty Baby Contest is open to babies’ ages
0 - 3 years.
• Contestants can enter in all six categories,
but can only win once.
• Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
morning.
• The Pretty Baby Contest will be in the Eagle River
Center Exhibit Hall.
• Eagle County Fair & Rodeo will donate a $50.00
savings bond (Upon Maturity) to the winner in
each category.
The six categories are: Best “Dressed for the Fair
& Rodeo” costume, Looks Most like Mom/Pop, Best
Beach Wear Ensemble, Best Hair-Do, Prettiest Smile
in Eagle County and Most Patriotic
SALSA TASTING
CONTEST
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Registration: 3:00p.m. @ Eagle River Center
Contest: 4:00 p.m.
3 Entry Categories:
Best Professional
Best Amateur
Best Hot Salsa
Enter your fresh HOMEMADE salsa and let the
people of Eagle County decide who really has
the best around!
Enter Three - 1 quart jars of your best freshly made
salsa! The salsa must have been made within 72
hours of entry. All entries will be inspected prior to
the contest.
There will be separate divisions for Amateur and
Restaurant. Anyone who enters salsa in one division
is unable to enter salsa in the other division.
- See contestant handbook for complete rules. -
RO D E O RO Y A L T Y
FAIR & RODEO QUEEN
KELLY
Kelly Adams grew up in Eagle County and has been riding horses her whole life.
She is 18 years old and graduated from Vail Christian High School. Kelly will be
attending Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado this August, and
plans on getting a degree in Entrepreneurship. She competes in barrel racing
all over the state and will be taking her horses Kiddo and Deuce to college to be
on the NJC Rodeo Team. In her free time, she also enjoys snowboarding, dancing
and gymnastics.
10 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
FAIR & RODEO PRINCESS
SARAH
Sarah Bakken is the Princess for the 2009 Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. She
is fourteen years old and is attending Eagle Valley High School this fall as
a freshman. She enjoys being with animals, and has been a member of the
Wolcott Cross Roads 4-H Club for seven years. Sarah has sold steers, goats,
swine and turkeys. She loves to ride horses and is also a member of the
Freedom Riders drill team. Sarah spends her time training her new mustang
that she adopted from the Wild Horse Adoption Program.
FAIR & RODEO QUEEN ATTENDANT
ANGELA
Angela Downs is the Queen Attendant for the 2009 Eagle County Fair and Rodeo.
Angela was born and raised in Eagle County, along with her four older brothers.
She is fourteen years old and is attending Vail Christian High School. She spends
her time riding horses and training her colt and mare. Angela hopes to continue
being royalty for 2011 as the Queen for the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo.
FAIR & RODEO PRINCESS ATTENDANT
BETHANY
Fourteen-year-old Bethany Roof just finished the eighth grade. An active
member of 4-H, Bethany participates in the dog club and the sewing club. She
also competes in various livestock and horse projects. Bethany travels around
the state showing her Palomino horse, Mac, and works for her horse trainer,
learning all of the aspects of horse care and management. In addition to 4-H
and her duties as rodeo royalty, Bethany is the state champion of her division
in Tae Kwon Do.
11 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
The concept seems straightforward
enough–drop from a horse, grab a steer
by the horns and wrestle it to the ground,
stopping the clock as quickly as possible. Easily said, not easily done. In fact, steer wrestling
is so difficult that no champion has won consecutive world titles in the sport since Ote Berry
captured back-to-back crowns in 1990-91. Timing, technique, strength and the horsemanship of
the hazer, who guides the steer in a straight path for the cowboy, are the primary necessities of
this popular event.
B A RE B A C K RI D I NG
S T E E R WRE S T L I NG
Bareback riding is one of the wildest
and most physically demanding events
in rodeo. Contestants must ride a
bucking horse for eight seconds, holding nothing but a single-handhold rigging cinched around
the horse’s girth. A rider is disqualified if he touches his equipment, himself or the animal with
his free hand, or if he is bucked off before eight seconds. Half of the cowboy’s score comes from
his spurring technique and “exposure” to the strength of the horse; the other half is determined
by the bucking strength of the horse.
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
J
U
S
T
I
N

M
C
D
A
N
I
E
L
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
Porum, OK.
HEIGHT
5’ 8”
WEIGHT
130 lbs.
DOB
October 10, 1986
FAMILY
Single
OTHER INTERESTS
Hunting, playing baseball,
basketball, and football
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
2005
WORLD TITLES
One (2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$216,967
CAREER EARNINGS
$479,755
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
2 (2007- 2008)
2008 WRANGLER
NFR EARNINGS
$126,292
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
Santa Maria, CA.
HEIGHT
6’ 0”
WEIGHT
235 lbs.
DOB
September 17, 1980
FAMILY
Wife - Lindsay
OTHER INTERESTS
Training horses, fishing,
hunting, playing golf
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
2000
WORLD TITLES
Two (2004 & 2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$242,018
CAREER EARNINGS
$1,198,035
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
7 (2001-04, 2006-08)
2008 WRANGLER
NFR EARNINGS
$111,238
12 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
L
U
K
E

B
R
A
N
Q
U
I
N
H
O
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 13
Team roping requires precise timing and anticipation
between the header and heeler, making it rodeo’s only
true team event. The header’s job is to rope the steer
around the horns, neck or horn-neck combination, then turn the steer to the left so the heeler
can ride in and rope both of the steer’s hind legs. The clock is started when the ropers leave
their respective boxes, and it stops when their ropes are taut and their horses are facing
each other. If the heeler catches only one leg, a five-second penalty is assessed; if the
header fails to give the steer its allotted head start, the team receives a 10-second penalty.
T E A M RO P I NG
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
M
A
T
T

S
H
E
R
W
O
O
D
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
Snowflake, Ariz.
HEIGHT
6’ 1”
WEIGHT
175 lbs.
DOB
September 20, 1969
FAMILY
Kim, Megan, Jessica, Aubrie,
Ashlie, Cody, Logan, Porter
OTHER INTERESTS
Playing basketball and
roping with his kids
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
1994
WORLD TITLES
Two (2006 & 2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$189,568
CAREER EARNINGS
$515,713
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
2 (2006 & 2008)
2008 WRANGLER
NFR EARNINGS
$83,834
H
E
A
D
E
R
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
R
A
N
D
O
M

A
D
A
M
S
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
Las Vegas, Nev.
HEIGHT
5’10”
WEIGHT
175 lbs.
DOB
November 27, 1955
FAMILY
Engaged Audrey
OTHER INTERESTS
Missionary work
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
2002
WORLD TITLES
One (2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$189,568
CAREER EARNINGS
$467,554
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
3 (TR 2002, 2006, 2008)
2008 WRANGLER
NFR EARNINGS
$83,834
H
E
E
L
E
R
Rodeo’s “classic” event–saddle bronc riding–was truly born in the Old West, where ranch cowboys
would test themselves against one another and the rankest of unbroken horses. Not much has
changed. Today the cowboys are still climbing aboard bucking horses, and the competition
between man and man–and man and horse–remains as intense as ever. A bronc rider must begin
the ride with his feet placed over the bronc’s shoulders, then synchronize his spurring action with
the animal’s bucking style in order to receive a high score after the eight-second trip.
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 14
S A D D L E B RO NC RI D I NG
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
S
T
R
A
N

S
M
I
T
H
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
Childress, Texas
HEIGHT
6’ 3”
WEIGHT
180 lbs.
DOB
July 14, 1970
FAMILY
Jennifer, Stone, and Scout
OTHER INTERESTS
Sports and spending time
with his kids
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
1994
WORLD TITLES
One (2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$181,401
CAREER EARNINGS
$1,539,087
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
10 (1995, 1997,-01, 2004-05, 08)
2008 WRANGLER
NFR EARNINGS
$181,401
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
C
O
D
Y

W
R
I
G
H
T
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
Milford, Utah
HEIGHT
5’ 8”
WEIGHT
145 lbs.
DOB
April 1, 1977
FAMILY
ShaRee, Rusty, Ryder,
Stetson, Statler
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
1998
WORLD TITLES
One (2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$201,133
CAREER EARNINGS
$1,127,637
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
6 (2003-08)
T I E - D O WN RO P I NG
A tie-down roping run begins with a
mounted cowboy giving a head start to a
250-pound calf, then giving chase down
the arena. After roping the calf, the cowboy dismounts, runs down the rope (which is anchored to a
saddle horn), lays the calf on its side and ties any three of its legs together with a “piggin’ string”
he carried clenched in his teeth. Needless to say, it requires a great athlete to accomplish the mad
dash in a matter of a few seconds.
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 15
Barrel racing is simple: A contestant and her
horse circle three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern
as quickly as possible without knocking over a
barrel. For each fallen barrel, judges assess a five-second penalty, a significant levy considering
most contests are decided by hundredths of a second. In this event, the name of the game is
speed and the margin for error is slim.
B A RRE L RA C I NG
B U L L RI D I NG
Bull riding is perhaps the easiest event in rodeo to understand.
A cowboy tries to ride a bull for eight seconds while holding a
simple rope looped around the bull’s midsection. The rules aren’t complicated: don’t use your free
hand, don’t fall off. Scoring is based on a possible perfect score of 100 points, with half deriving
from the contestant’s efforts and half coming from the bull’s. Sounds simple enough, but it’s not.
With angry bulls weighing up to a ton trying to throw their cowboy riders off, it’s one of rodeo’s
most unpredictable events.
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
L
I
N
D
S
A
Y

S
E
A
R
S
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
Nanton, Alberta
HORSES
Sugar Moon Express
(Martha)
FAMILY
Single
OTHER INTERESTS
Golf and
breeding horses
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
2000
WORLD TITLES
One (2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$328,570
CAREER EARNINGS
$498,994
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
3 (2006-08)
2008 WORLD CHAMPION
J
.
W
.

H
A
R
R
I
S
PERSONAL
HOMETOWN
May, Texas
HEIGHT
5’ 10”
WEIGHT
135 lbs.
DOB
May 30, 1985
FAMILY
Single
OTHER INTERESTS
Raising bucking bulls
CAREER
PRCA MEMBERSHIP
2005
WORLD TITLES
One (2008)
2008 EARNINGS
$208,437
CAREER EARNINGS
$517,899
WRANGLER NFR
QUALIFICATIONS
3 (2006-2008)
2008 WRANGLER
NFR EARNINGS
$96,364
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 16
MU T T O N B U S T I N’
Every rodeo performance includes
this not-so-sheepish competition.
Kids hop on to the back of a sheep
and hang on as it busts out of the chute. Longest hang time before hitting the dirt wins!
You’ll bust out laughing at these future rodeo boys and girls testing their nerve in front
of the huge crowd.
For the safety of the animal, and to allow as
many participants as possible, please note
the following guidelines:
ENTRY FEE $5
SIGN UP EAST OF THE RODEO ARENA
ONE HOUR PRIOR TO EACH RODEO
55 POUND WEIGHT LIMIT
AGES 5-8 ONLY
NO RETURN RIDERS FROM THIS YEAR’S EVENT
PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED
20 RIDERS ARE SELECTED BY LOTTERY
NO SPURS ALLOWED
SAFETY HELMET REQUIRED
PLEASE NOTE
PEACE. QUIET.
Mention Eagle Map and receive a discounted rate.
Don’t just get away. Get a relaxing pool,
hot breakfast & nice extras.
85 Pond Road, Eagle, CO 81631
Front Desk: 970-328-5155
Welcome to the end of the day.
SM
PEACE. QUIET.
Mention the Fair & Rodeo and receive a discount rate.
Don’t just get away. Get a relaxing pool,
hot breakfast & nice extras.
17 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 18
THANK YOU
THE 2009 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO WOULD LIKE TO THANK
THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT:
Alpine Bank
AmericInn
Eagle County
ECO Transit
Jack Daniels Distillery
Mountain Beverage LLC
NRC Broadcasting
PRCA
R&H Mechanical
RSC Equipment Rental
St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Vail Daily/ Eagle Valley Enterprise
Vail Valley Jet Center
Wells Fargo Bank
Whittaker Landscape Services Inc.
Platinum Sponsors
Castle Peak Ranch
Collett Enterprises Inc.
Eagle Sinclair
FirstBank
JLF Painting
Silverthorne Vista Auto Group/Dodge
US Bank
Vail Resorts
Vail Valley Foundation
Boyz Toyz & Sonz
Centurytel
Columbine Market
Comerford Insurance Agency Inc.
DJensen Electric Inc.
Eagle Ranch Fitness Center
Encore Electric Inc.
George Shaeffer Construction Co.
Greater Eagle Fire Protection District
Lone Star Security & Safety Services
National Velvet Dry Cleaners
Scott S. Turnipseed AIA
Shaw Canter Center
Slifer, Smith & Frampton, RE
Slifer, Smith & Frampton, Eagle Ranch
Town of Eagle
Town of Gypsum
TV 8
Vail Honeywagon
Western Eagle County Ambulance District
Active Communications
Cactus Ropes
Caribou Mountain Development, Inc.
Down Valley Auto
Eagle Valley Events, Inc.
Eagle-Vail Animal Hospital
Ewing Trucking & Construction
Farmers Insurance Agency
Land Title Guarantee
Rex Keep Photography
Seeding the Rockies, Inc.
The Old Gypsum Printer
ServiceMaster Clean
Signature Signs Inc.
Valley Builders, LLC
Gold Spur Sponsors
Silver Buckle Sponsors
Bronze Horse Shoe Sponsors
Climate Control Company
Rifle Truck & Trailer
Wright Concrete
Lariat Sponsors
www. e a gl e c o u n t y. u s
AD
Rounding up dreams
for over 35 years.
www.alpinebank.com
Avon • Vail • Edwards • Eagle • Gypsum
(970) 328-1666
Member FDIC
19 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 20
©
2
O
O
O

C
0
0
R
S

B
R
E
w
í
h
ß

C
0
M
F
A
h
Y
,

ß
0
L
B
E
h
,

C
0
L
0
R
A
B
0

8
O
4
O
1
ª

B
E
E
R

ª

C
C
L
O
2
5
4
4
2
O
8
21 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
TICKETS
ON SALE NOW - $9~$85
VAILDANCE.ORG
Photos by: Erin Baiano, Jelon Vieira. Kyle Froman & NiNa Glover.
JULY z?~AUGUS1 11, zuu9
845.11XS (849?) | 888.9zu.AH1S (z?8?) | VAILDANCE.ORG
Mon. July 27, 6:30pm GRFA
SAVION GLOVER
WITH BARE SOUNDZ
& THE OTHERZ
Tues. July 28, 6:30pm VPAC
UPCLOSE:
SAVION GLOVER
TAP DANCE GENIUS
Sat. August 1, 7:30pm GRFA
MIAMI CITY
BALLET
VAIL DEBUT
Sun. August 2, 7:30pm GRFA
FESTIVAL
HIGHLIGHTS
SPECTACULAR
Mon. August 3, 6:30pm VPAC
UPCLOSE:
EDWARD VILLELLA
AMERICAN DANCE ICON
with Miami City Ballet
Tues. August 4, 7:30pm GRFA
DANCE
FOH $zu.u9
AN EVENING
FOR EVERYONE
Thurs. August 6, 6:30pm VPAC
UPCLOSE:
WENDY WHELAN
DANCER & MUSE
with Morphoses/
The Wheeldon Company
Fri. August 7, 7:30pm GRFA
MORPHOSES/
THE WHEELDON
COMPANY
Sat. August 8, 7:30pm GRFA
INTERNATIONAL
EVENINGS OF
DANCE I
Sun. August 9, 7:30pm GRFA
INTERNATIONAL
EVENINGS OF
DANCE II
Mon. August 10, 7:30pm GRFA
BALLROOM’S
BEST
Tues. August 11, 6:30pm GRFA
BUD LIGHT HOT
SUMMER NIGHTS
OF DANCE (Free)
GRFA=Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail.
VPAC=Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek.
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 22
Join us on the 13th of March 2010
for our 5th Event in Eagle County!
Check us out on the website,
See if you recognize any local heroes!
And remember…….
It’s not too late to make a contribution for 2009.
Maybe YOU will be a hero in 2010.
23 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
P
eter Vavra’s grand piano
sends Ravel through the
elegant lounge. Parents relax on
leather couches near the fire with
cafe lattés, while their kids enjoy
free popcorn and homemade
chocolate-chip cookies from the
kitchen. Across the room in the
business center, high-speed Internet
jacks keep business travelers
connected to the rest of the world.
Which luxurious Vail or Beaver
Creek lodge is it? It’s not a lodge
at all — it’s the Vail Valley Jet Center, an exclusive
flight support operator for privileged passengers and pilots of general
aviation. A welcoming lounge, majestic views, and an eager full-service
staff await your arrival.
0871 Cooley Mesa Road, Eagle, Colorado 81637
•
970-524-7700
www.VailValleyJetCenter.com
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 24
25 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
FirstBank is Proud
to Support the
Eagle County Fair
& Rodeo
efirstbank.com
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 26
OLLETT
ENTERPRISES, INC.
WHOLE SALE
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Quality Gasolines and Diesel Fuels
Oils and Lubricants for all your needs
Proudly Serving You with Quality
Petroleum Products for 50 years
We Excel in Quality Products and Service
970-524-7777
11126 Hwy. 6 (1mi E.)
Gypsum, Colorado 81631
27 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
R & H
MECHANICAL
Call Us Today!
970-328-2699
24 Hour Service
Free Estimates
Radiant Heating Specialists
Air Conditioning
Humidifcation
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 28
Our research tells us that we ofer the lowest and most
competitive prices in the area. We guarantee it. If you fnd
a better deal on your new vehicle within 4 days/200 miles
of purchase, we’ll make good on the diference.*
*See your Sales Guide for details.
Do you need to sell your current vehicle? We make selling
your used vehicle easy by providing quick and up-front
appraisals. And, we’ll buy your used vehicle from you,
whether you buy one from us or not.*
We ofer a guarantee on every new and pre-owned vehicle
that leaves our dealership. If you’re not fully satisfed at
any point within 4 days/200 miles after purchase, you can
bring your vehicle back. No questions asked.*
Our pre-owned vehicles undergo a 130-point inspection,
a rigorous re-conditioning and a comprehensive road test.
And, if your pre-owned vehicle needs a repair in the frst
60 days/2,000 miles, bring it in. We’ll fx it.*
We believe in giving back to our local community family.
So, we give a portion of each and every sale of a car, truck
or SUV to a fund dedicated to helping at-risk children in our
community get the most out of their lives and education.
We believe purchasing a vehicle should be straightforward
and simple. Tat’s why our Clear Way Menu provides
everything you need to know up-front: monthly payments,
taxes, and even your trade-in value.*
vistacolorado.com
Vista Auto Group knows the importance of community – it is part of who we are, not just what
we say. We are proud to participate with the Eagle County Rodeo and hope everyone enjoys the
Rodeo as much as we do.
Call, Click or Come in to
Vista Auto Group in Glenwood.
Donegan Rd
S
t
o
r
m
K
in
g
R
d
70
C
e
n
t
e
r
D
r
M
e
l R
a
y
R
d
130 Center Dr & 175 Storm King Rd
877.203.8821
Sales: Mon-Sat 9:00-7:00 | Hablamos Español
Service: Mon-Fri 7:30-6:00 | Sat 9:00-4:00
70
W 12thSt
A
d
a
m
s
A
v
e
W 10thSt
171 W. 9th St | Silverthorne, CO
866.314.4399
Sales: Mon-Fri 8:30-7:30 | Sat 8:30-6:00
Service: Mon-Fri 7:30-7:30 | Sat 9:00-4:00
Two New Locations
Convenient Locations
29 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 30
WHITTAKER LANDSCAPING
IS A PROUD SPONSOR FOR THE
EAGLE COUNTY 4-H
FREEDOM RIDERS
DRILL TEAM
31 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Enjoy the Fair and Rodeo!
The Town of Gypsum is “Proudly committed to
serving and protecting our citizens’ quality of life with
strong leadership that supports opportunities for
business, recreation and our children.”
Gypsum is home to some of the most beautiful
public parks in the valley, the ERV Shooting
Sports Park, Gypsum Recreation Center,
Lundgren Theater, world class fishing,BLM access,
great restaurants, renowned golf courses,and some
of the most friendly folks in Eagle County!
For information about our town visit us at:
www.townofgypsum.com
From the Tuthill family to yours, we thank you for supporting Columbine Market. For our twelve
years we have been a proud sponsor of the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo participants. Columbine
Market is just around the corner, with everything you need.
THE EAGLE COUNTY
FAIR & RODEO
WOULD LIKE TO THANK
OF GYPSUM FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Columbine Market | 524.3663 | Gypsum
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 32
Sylvan Lake Road in Eagle Ranch | 328-5770
TURNING
MUTTON FLUFF
INTO
RODEO BUFF
33 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Western Eagle County
Ambulance District
Professionalism with Confidence
www.wecadems.com
Proudly Serving the Citizens
of our District and Proud to
be a part of the
Eagle County Fair & Rodeo
P087075 11/08 State Farm – Bloomington, IL statefarm.com
®
I’M THERE
™
Know your
neighbor?
Comerford Ins Agcy Inc
Will Comerford, Agent
50 Chambers Avenue, Suite D
Eagle, CO 81631
Bus: 970-328-4000 Toll Free: 866-949-6600
Think fast.
Move fast and call now!
1.800.201.4099
www.centurytel.com
CenturyTel High-Speed Internet
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 34
Have a great time at the
2009 rodeo and fair!
35 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 36
“Proudly Giving Back to
The Eagle County 4-H”
Call Douglas Landin for all of your real estate needs at 970.328.2554
Post Office Box 1528
Vail, Colorado 81658
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: (970) 524-5686
fax: (970) 524-5687
website: www.lonestarvail.com
SECURITY & SAFETY SERVICES
Rick Adams
Serving Eagle County for over 10 years
PET/CT scans are simple and painless.
Physicians quickly receive information to
detect and diagnose cancer.
PET/CT technology allows precise
treatment and monitoring of disease.
PET/CT at the Shaw located in Edwards;
another diagnostic tool available locally
in the fight against cancer.
PET/CT
at the Shaw
For more information visit
www.shawcancercenter.com
or call 970-569-7429
37 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 38
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
PROUD SPONSOR OF EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Service, construction & repairs for
commercial, agricultural & residential
Call DJ or Johanna
970.524.5043
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!
Vail, Colorado 970.845.5656 www.georgeshaeffer.com Established 1979
39 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
VAIL HONEYWAGON SERVICES:
Residential & Commerical Waste Services,
Construction/Demolition Roll-Off Waste Services,
Commercial & Residential Recycling Services,
and Portable Restroom Services
970-476-3511
www.vailhoneywagon.com
Rubbish & Recycling
Satisfaction guaranteed or your trash back!
V
A
I
L
H
O
N
EY
W
A
G
O
N
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 40
The Old
Gypsum Printer
Printing · Design · Marketing · Publishing · Mailings
INC.
437 Ra||road Ave · Cypsum 60
Tel: 970-524-1015 · web: www.o|dgypsumpr|nter.com
Please remember us not only for all your
|arge and sma|| pr|nt|ng needs,
but for thousands of promot|ona| products
from custom playing cards to
customized "green" canvas shopping bags.
Also keep in mind that we are your local
d|rect ma|| market|ng solution.
24 HR EMERGENCY CARE
6:00 p.m. Friday - Monday 8:00 a.m.
40843 HWY 6, EAGLE-VAIL
ACROSS FROM THE VAIL DAILY BUILDING
970-845-2286
Need a doctor... this weekend?
Jeremy Cossette
[email protected]
970-471-9347
PO Box 4987
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Road Construction
Water & Sewer Lines
Site Development
Heavy Hauling
Aggregate Hauling
Snow Removal
Demolition
970-926-2770
Proudly Serving the Valley Since 1981
41 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Located on the Corner
of Eby Creek Rd.
& Chambers
970-328-1611
• Locally Owned
• Janitorial Cleaning Service Provider
• Facilities, Buildings, Offces
• Healthcare, Schools & Special Events
• Green Cleaning- Capture & Removal System™
• Hard Floor Cleaning, Stripping and Polishing
• Granite, Marble, Terrazzo, Flagstone, Slate
• Revolutionary Floor Coatings for VCT,
Linoleum, etc. (no wax)
Contact Us at 328-4444
P
h
o
t
o

b
y

D
a
n

M
a
n
z
a
n
a
r
e
s




















Auto-Home-Commercial-Life
Career Opportunities – Contact
Jim Kinser 524-0704
Debbie
Brill
Insurance
Agency
Avon
845-8910
Katherine
Sorensen
Insurance
Agency
Eagle
328-0714
Debbie
Brill
Insurance
Agency
Avon
845-8910
Katherine
Sorensen
Insurance
Agency
Eagle
328-0714
Auto-Home-Commercial-Life
Career Opportunities - Contact
Jim Kinser 524-0704
Eagle-Vail 748-9800
Vail Daily Building
Gypsum 524-0503
Across from Columbine
Edwards Corner 926-3811
Next to Colorado Business Bank
Bring this coupon in for $20 off
any phone purchase in August.
LET FREEDOM RING
Stay connected with
Active Communications
in the Vail Valley.
offer expires 8/31/09. no cash value. no cash back on free phone.
Cactus Cowboys
Good Luck
8 00. SPI N WI N
cactusropes. com
Custom
Framing
& Siding
Phone: 970-904-1930
Fax: 970-328-7946
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 42
DOWN VALLEY AUTO
700 S C OT C H C RE E K RD
GY P S UM, C O 81637
970.524.2882
Festival Planning,
Production and Management
p 970.328.1182
Proud Sponsors of the
70th Annual Eagle County
Fair & Rodeo
43 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Have a Great Rodeo!
Rex Keep Photography | Portrait Artistry
524-9204 or 331-9022
Serving Colorado since 1995
970.328.GRAS(4727)
Vail, Colorado
Rounding
Up
Service
usbank.com
Member FDIC
U.S. Bank is proud to support the 2009 Eagle County Fair & Rodeo
At U.S. Bank, we’re committed to the communities and customers we serve.
Stop by your local U.S. Bank office to learn more about
our extensive line of financial products and services.
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 44
G
o
o
d

l
u
c
k

t
o

a
l
l

c
o
n
t
e
s
t
a
n
t
s
!
!
“
W
e
a
r
e
p
r
o
u
d
t
o
b
e
a

sp
o
n
so
r
o
f t
h
e
7
0
t
h
a
n
n
u
a
l
E
a
g
le
C
o
u
n
t
y
F
a
ir
&
R
o
d
e
o

a
n
d
p
a
r
t
ic
ip
a
t
e
a
s a
b
u
y
e
r
a
t

t
h
e
J
u
n
io
r
L
iv
e
st
o
c
k
S
a
le
.
P.O. Box 6307
Vail Colorado, 81658
970-328-3050 phone
970-328-3481 fax
JLF Painting, Inc.
full painting services Jeff Gill
Locally owned, serving the Vail Valley for over 15 years.
45 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD TIME TO READ THE DAILY!
Available FREE,
7 Days a Week
EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO 46

S
a
f
e
r
,

C
l
e
a
n
e
r
,

M
o
r
e

R
e
l
i
a
b
l
e


a
n
d

M
o
r
e

C
o
u
r
t
e
o
u
s

t
h
a
n

a

B
u
l
l
A
N
D

N
O

S
P
U
R
S

R
E
Q
U
I
R
E
D
Parking Lot Shuttle
Service Every Day
of the Rodeo
Bus service throughout the valley every day of the year
47 EAGLE COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
J ULY 24 - AUGUST 1, 2009 AT THE EAGLE COUNTY FAI RGROUNDS
Celebrating Eagle County’s western heritage since 1939
Friday, July 24th - Sunday, July 26th
ROCKY MTN.HORSE EXPO
8:30am - 7:00pm Fri & Sat
8:30am - 5:00pm Sun
ADVANCED ADULT
$10
ADULT
$12
CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)
$9
SENIORS
$9
THREE DAY PASS
$30
SAT. RANCH RODEO & EXPO $25
Saturday, July 25th
MOO’S & BREWS
12:00pm - 6:00pm
CONTEST SAMPLING
ADULT & SENIORS
$5
CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)
$5
MICROBREW SAMPLING
ADULT & SENIORS
$12
Wednesday, July 29th - Saturday, August 1st
PRCA RODEO
8:00pm
ADULT/CHILD 13-18
$16
CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)
$10
CHILDREN (5 & UNDER)
FREE
SENIORS
$10
FAMILY DAY TICKET
$40
(2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN 6-12)
UNLIM
ITED
Day Ride Pass
Before July 29th $15
After July 29th $20
4-H Night
at the Rodeo
W
ed., July 29th
All kids 12 & under
and All 4-H members
FREE with
2 non-perishable
food item
s
Saturday, July 25th
EAGLE CHAMPIONSHIP WRCS SANCTIONED RANCH RODEO
7:00pm - 9:00pm
ADMISSION AT GATE
$15
SAT. RANCH RODEO & EXPO $25