NFR Open at the Pikes Peak Or Bust Rodeo

Only 53 days until the NFR Open. Let the countdown begin!

Flippin’ into the NFR Open this July 🤡

Contract personnel announced for 2026 NFR Open at the Pikes Peak Or Bust Rodeo presented by John Deere.

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Let’s show the country what this rodeo means to our community, our western heritage, and the incredible support it gives back ❤️🇺🇸

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Banners are up! Thank you to all the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo NFR Open sponsors, and thank you to our amazing volunteers and rodeo committee for setting up this beautiful view!

Saddle up - we’re only FIVE days away from rodeo time! Sellouts are expected. No horse’n around, buy your tickets now!

Click on the link to buy your tickets:
https://www.pikespeakorbust.org/tickets/

Larry Mahan - a true legend! Left his mark on the sport, brought a spotlight to professional rodeo and influenced so many. He touched not just the rodeo world but well beyond.

I want to share with you details for a Memorial Service in Fort Worth that will be held for Larry Mahan, a truly legendary cowboy who passed from our world to heaven on Sunday, May 7 at his home in Valley View, Texas with family by his side. He was 79.

The Service, hosted by Justin McKee, will be held Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) at Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Open seating will be available to the public. Friends, family, World Champion rodeo contestants, PBR World Finals qualifiers and NFR qualifiers are asked to meet at The Barn Meeting Hall at The Drover Hotel at 5 p.m. and will be escorted to floor seating.

Even with all his successes in and out of the arena, Larry Mahan was as generous of spirit, giving of his time, and humble as a cowboy could be. The Memorial Service will remember and celebrate a man who inspired and touched countless people and will continue to do so even as he is no longer with us.

PBR would like to thank the American Paint Horse Association for working to rearrange their scheduled Cowgirl Gathering events to make Cowtown Coliseum available for this Memorial Service.

There will be a reception following the memorial service for friends, family, World Champion rodeo contestants, PBR World Finals qualifiers and NFR qualifiers courtesy of The Cowboy Channel at Tannehill’s Tavern in the Stockyards featuring a special performance by Annie Bosko.

In lieu of flowers, a foundation will be set up in Larry Mahan’s name. Details on the foundation, and how to donate, will be released at a later date.

The memorial service will be broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel and re-aired throughout the week following.

Who loves a Parade? WE ALL DO! The Pikes Peak or Bust Parade is back and promises to feature all your western favorites! July 8, 11:00 a.m., downtown -- plan to be there. For info on having a float, check out this link:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ODonnellODonnellLLP/PikesPeakOrBustParadeEntryApplication

We’re one week out from the Blue Jeans & Brass Gala and we CANNOT wait! Amazing food, great fun and incredible auction items. Check out PikesPeakorBust.org for details. Then polish up your boots and get out your sparkly stuff!