81st Annual Silver Spur Rodeo returns to Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Giddy up for the rodeo coming to town! The three-day family-friendly event starts this Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. This year marks the 81st year of the Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo.

They have the top athletes from the Professional Cowboys Association with hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls coming out.

"You're going to see some bareback riding, some saddle bronc riding, some timed events of our roping- of course the bulls. We did bring in breakaway roping this time," said Rodeo Chairman Lefty Leifeste.

There will be vendors with food and drinks to enjoy. Drinks are card only. There will also be a rodeo parade Saturday morning at 9 a.m. That kicks off on Orange Avenue and Fifth street heading to Main Street in Downtown Yuma.

"Many may know our route got cut drastically short this year, and that's because our numbers have been down, so please come out and support our rodeo because we're trying to get our full route back next year," said Second Vice Rodeo Chairman Don Jacobs.

You can buy tickets on the rodeo website here.