Sisters Rodeo

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Sports & AdventureSisters
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe rodeo's nickname comes directly from its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Sisters Rodeo in Sisters

Known as the Biggest Little Show in the World, Sisters Rodeo is a community-owned, volunteer-run PRCA rodeo running since 1940 in mid-June, pairing top-ranked professional bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling with the hospitality and warmth of a small Central Oregon mountain town.

Sisters Rodeo began in 1940 when a group of local couples pooled ten thousand dollars, a substantial sum for a small Central Oregon ranching town at the time, to fund a rodeo with prize purses ambitious enough to rival the two most prestigious rodeos in the country, the Pendleton Round-Up and Wyoming's Cheyenne Frontier Days.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The rodeo's nickname comes directly from its origin story: in 1940, local couples pooled ten thousand dollars to fund a rodeo offering purses matching those at the Pendleton Round-Up and the Cheyenne Frontier Days, an ambitious sum for a town as small as Sisters

02

The mystery stays covered

Cowboys impressed that such a tiny community could offer prize money on that scale nicknamed it the Biggest Little Show in the World, and the name stuck for eight decades

03

The city starts moving

The rodeo has remained community-owned and volunteer-driven ever since, and it still draws top-ranked PRCA competitors for a large prize purse despite the small-town setting, an unusual combination of big-money competition and genuinely local, nonprofit organization

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The rodeo's community-ownership structure

Water and renewal

Living ritual

funded and run by local volunteers rather than a private promoter

The sacred route

Living ritual

dates directly to the 1940 founding when local couples pooled money to start it

The local code

Living ritual

and that same volunteer-driven

Tradition 5

Living ritual

nonprofit model has continued for over eighty years even as the event grew into a nationally recognized PRCA stop

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Sisters Rodeo, plan transport around the exact Sisters venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Western wear fits the occasion, cowboy hats and boots are common, though casual outdoor clothing is fine too; June days in Central Oregon can be warm with cooler evenings.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Sisters Rodeo, stay near the part of Sisters 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 map44.29 N, 121.55 WOpen in Google Maps

Sisters, OR

Nearest airportRDM — Roberts Field
TransportFor Sisters Rodeo, plan transport around the exact Sisters venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sisters Rodeo, stay near the part of Sisters you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sisters Rodeo?

Sisters Rodeo is listed for Past edition: 10–14 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sisters Rodeo take place?

The festival is listed in Sisters, 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?

5 days 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?

Sisters, OR

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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 URLsistersrodeo.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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