Rodeo

Pioneer City Rodeo

WPRA Small Rodeo of the Year 2023

Palestine Illinois

September 1st - 4th 2023

Online Ticketing is Closed. Call Chamber for availability

Congratulations to the Pioneer City Rodeo Committee

Winner of 2023 WPRA Small Rodeo of the Year!

2023 Rodeo Schedule

Schedule Subject to Change*

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1ST

1st Performance PRCA Rodeo 7:00PM

David Allen Stone - Coors Light Beer Tent following rodeo

Saturday, Sept. 2nd

Chuckwagon Breakfast - Main St 7:00AM

Pancakes, whole hot sausage, free will donation
Shelby Jones - Pavilion 7:00AM

Entertainment at Pavilion with Shelby Jones
Main Street Market Madness 7:00AM-4PM
Antique Gas Engine Exhibit & Swap Meet All day

110 E Grand Prairie
Craw Co. Model Railroaders 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Palestine High School
Collector's Belt Buckle Auction 9:30AM

Palestine High School
Jr. Pedal Tractor Pull on Main St. 10:00AM

Registration 9-10 AM. Sponsored by Palestine Eagles #3329
"Lunch With The Clowns" 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Main Street Park Kids of all ages can have lunch with our Clowns
Shelby Jones - Pavilion 12:00PM-2:00PM

Entertainment at the Pavilion with Shelby Jones
Little Labor Day Pageant @ Pavilion 3:00PM
Muddy Creek & Co - Band Shell 3:00PM-5:00PM

Band shell at the Park with Muddy Creek & Co

2nd Performance PRCA Rodeo 7:00PM

X-Krush - Coors Light Beer Tent Following Rodeo

Sunday, Sept. 3rd

Annual Church Service - Band Shell 10:15AM

Band Shell at the Park with Scott Mendenhall
Craw Co. Model Railroaders 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Palestine High School
Miss Labor Day Pageant on Main St. 2:00PM
"Keepin it Simple" - Band Shell 2:00PM-4:00PM

Band Shell at the park with Jeff Besing "Keepin it Simple"

3rd Performance PRCA Rodeo 7:00PM

Tough Enough to Wear Pink?
Garrett Biggs - Coors Light Beer Tent following Rodeo

Monday, Sept. 4th

Pre-Parade Entertainment TBA

Band Shell - Tom Bridgewater
Annual Labor Day Parade 10:00AM

From Main Street to Leaverton Park

Fun Activities

SIGN UP NOW WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Mutton Bustin is open for signups now. Contact the chamber of commerce to book your spots as space is limited!

Live MUSIC AFTER THE RODEO!

Every Night

Each night after the Rodeo our live music starts at 9:30pm until close. Check back for confirmed entertainment.

Food and Treats

1ST, 2nd, and 3rd SEPT.

Super Twist Ice Cream Featuring Pineapple Whip
Village Popper Kettle Corn
We Like It Ice Cream
Coultas Taffy
Buttas Better BBQ
Curbside Mini Doughnuts
Wood Fire Pizza Junkies

Bouncy Houses & More

Friday Through Sunday

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride

3:00PM Saturday, September 2, 2023
Sponsored by Norris Electric Cooperative
Babe Ruth Baseball Field by Arena
$5 Per Person, per tether ride
*Weather Permitting

Food Truck Court

Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 - 3PM
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 - 3PM
Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 - 3PM

INFLATABLES

Thursday, Aug 31st, 2023 - 6PM - 10PM
Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 - 10AM - 10PM
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 - 2PM - 10PM
Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 - 12PM - 10PM

Online Ticketing CLOSED

Advanced Ticketing Is CLOSED

Special Guests

JOHN HARRISON

John Harrison is a noted rodeo clown and barrelman. He comes by his profession honestly. His late grandfather was rodeo legend, Freckles Brown. (Freckles rode the “Unrideable” bull, Tornado, the subject of Western Music songs, and was a World Champion Bull Rider) John was around rodeo and rodeo people his whole life. John became a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in 1999, as a trick and roman rider, and trick roper. He later diversified and added barrelman to his PRCA card.

RODEO ANNOUNCER SCOTT GROVER

Scott Grover, born and raised in the little town of Morrowville, KS now resides just outside of Kansas City with wife Becky, son Statler, and daughters Lano and Clemmie. Scott first picked up a microphone at the age of 19. Since that day Scott’s career has grown beyond his wildest dreams. Scott calls the action at The National Western in Denver, the Days of 47 in Salt Lake City, and the Will Rogers Stampede in Claremore, OK just to name a few.

MISS RODEO ILLINOIS 2023

Kayla Walker, 21, of Quincy is a former graduate of Quincy Senior High School. She participated in 4-H as the high-point champion, FFA, is a 4-time youth adult bowling league champion and has received numerous gold, platinum and silver dance routine awards. Kayla then went on to attend John Wood Community College where she received her associated of arts degree and was on the cheer team. She then continued on to study at Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) where she received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business with a minor in animal science.

Miss TEEN RODEO Illinois 2023

Danielle Chase, 15 of Ramsey is a student at Ramsey High School where she participates in volleyball, softball, student council, scholar bowl and FCCLA. She has received Rams volleyball leadership and teammate awards where earning top grades in science, math and English. She is also in FFA where she is active in many events and has already won a multitude of awards. She is also an active member in 4-H where she enjoys showing rabbits, swine, and beef, as well as animal science and photography.