The annual Tarkio Rodeo will take on a new look and feel in 2023 as it becomes a part of the prestigious Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). The PRCA, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the oldest and biggest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world.
Saddle up for the 29th Tarkio Rodeo Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10, 2023, at the Tarkio Rodeo Grounds (just south of the Hwy. 136 and 1st Street intersection). Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Lakes & Prairie & Bad Lands Circuits, the Tarkio Rodeo will be one you don’t want to miss.
The rodeo will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. Admission (cash only) is $15 for adults, $10 for youth 12 and under, and free for children preschool age and under.There will be a beer garden and concession stand, as well as merchandise booths. The Broken Spokes Clydesdales will perform, as well as rodeo clown Hollywood Harris.
Besides the rodeo, there will be lots of fun activities in Tarkio that weekend:
BICYCLE RODEO
The Atchison County Health Department, with assistance from the Tarkio Police Department, is sponsoring a Bicycle Rodeo Saturday, June 10, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Farmers State Bank parking lot on Main Street in Tarkio. Children up to age 14 and accompanied by an adult are invited to bring their bicycles and take part in a bike safety check, where their brakes, tires, handlebars, chains, etc. will be examined.
FUZZY’S RODEO RIDE
Joy and Kenny “Fuzzy” Clapp are once again hosting their Rodeo Ride. Riders will meet at the Clapps’ home northeast of Tarkio (15798 R Ave., Tarkio). Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 10, everyone will ride their horses and mules or wagons to the Tarkio Rodeo grounds. The Clapps will furnish lunch. The riders will take part in the parade and then ride back to the Clapps’ home for a potluck supper. There is plenty of room on the property for camping for those who want to come Friday evening and stay Saturday night. All riders and wagons are welcome.
CAR SHOW
The SloRollers Car Club and Tarkio Chamber of Commerce are once again sponsoring the Doug Summa Memorial Car Show. It will be held in Niedermeyer Park in Tarkio Saturday, June 10. Registration for vehicles will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue through 12:00 noon and the judging will follow. The Tarkio Rodeo Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. and each car show participant will be directed to a line-up position.
LIONS CLUB BBQ
The Tarkio Lions Club will hold a barbecue in the shelter house at Niedermeyer Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, during the car show. Free will donations will be accepted.
TARKIO RODEO PARADE
The Tarkio Rodeo Parade will take place on Saturday, June 10, at 1:00 p.m. on Main Street in Tarkio. Everyone is invited to take part – join in the fun or watch! Those wishing to join the parade may register at the line-up, 9th and Main. For more information, call Rhonda Riley at 660-623-4938.
