Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

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Sports & AdventureColorado Springs
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFew Colorado rodeos combine this level of
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo brings PRCA-sanctioned professional rodeo to the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs each July. Dating back to 1937 and inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2008, it now also hosts the NFR Open, drawing top circuit finalists from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Colorado Springs has staged a summer rodeo since 1937, long enough that the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has become one of the fixed points on the city's calendar, arriving every July at the Norris-Penrose Event Center regardless of what else changes in the sport around it.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Colorado rodeos combine this level of sanctioning history with current national stature: the event has carried PRCA sanctioning across most of its history, lost then regained it in 2018, and in 2022 became the host site of the NFR Open, formerly the National Circuit Finals Rodeo, putting it on the calendar as a season-ending showcase for circuit champions rather than just a regional stop

02

The mystery stays covered

Competition spans the full standard rodeo program, including bareback riding, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, and barrel racing, alongside bull riding as the traditional closer and the family favorite Mutton Bustin' for young children

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The rodeo grew out of Colorado Springs' ranching-era identity and its long association with the Broadmoor-linked Norris-Penrose family name

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its 2008 ProRodeo Hall of Fame induction formally recognized nearly seven decades of continuous competition

The sacred route

Living ritual

Hosting the NFR Open since 2022 has folded a newer national tradition into the older local one

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, plan transport around the exact Colorado Springs venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Western wear is customary though not required: boots, jeans, and a wide-brim hat suit both the dusty arena setting and Colorado Springs' hot July afternoons, which can turn cool once the sun...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, stay near the part of Colorado Springs you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.83 N, 104.82 WOpen in Google Maps

Colorado Springs, CO

Nearest airportCOS — City of Colorado Springs Municipal
TransportFor Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, plan transport around the exact Colorado Springs venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, stay near the part of Colorado Springs you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Colorado Springs via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Colorado Springs, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearWestern wear is customary though not required: boots, jeans, and a wide-brim hat suit both the dusty arena setting and Colorado Springs' hot July afternoons, which can turn cool once the sun drops for evening performances.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo?

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is listed for Past edition: 14 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo take place?

The festival is listed in Colorado Springs, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Colorado Springs, CO

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLpikespeakorbust.org
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
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