Creston Classic Rodeo Celebrates 25 Years September 16-19

Grand Entry will pay tribute to the 13 fallen soldiers in Afghanistan

CRESTON — It has been a summer of rodeos, but it wouldn’t be complete without our very own Creston Classic Rodeo, which celebrates 25 years, Sept. 16 through 19.

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Since the 1990s, the Creston Classic Rodeo (CCR) has embodied the hometown rodeo spirit. The first CCR was held on Sept. 14 and 15 in 1996 as a fundraiser for a community center.

Creston is a community known for its resiliency and can-do attitude. They have come together to build their church, school, jail, and firehouse. They maintain their own roads and are always willing to lend a hand to neighbors when they need it.

The first Saturday on the first-ever CCR held a barn dance at the Loading Chute with music from Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band. That Sunday, folks gathered for Cowboy Church led by Pastor Scott Bond.

Rohrer Hay and Feed was one of CCR’s first sponsors and still supports the rodeo today.

Of course, some lessons were learned from that first rodeo.

They could have used some more water on the arena, but none the less it was a great event that immediately became a community tradition.

Terrie Estrada, a committee member, said, “It’s a real family-oriented rodeo.”

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If you’ve ever been to a rodeo, then you know it is a place where patriotism is embraced and where the American flag shines. So it goes to say patriotism and rodeos go together like peanut butter and jelly.

“We are extremely patriotic–you’ll never see a knee bend at a rodeo. Not this one, not ever,” said Estrada.

The CCR always shares their love for their country, but they will take an extra step to honor the 13 fallen soldiers in Afghanistan this year. Thirteen flags will ride in for the rodeo’s grand entry, followed by singing the National Anthem and prayer.

As we look back on 25 years of the CCR, we also celebrate all the accomplishments it has made in the community. The rodeo has raised funds for CATCH, which has renovated the old Station 43 Fire House into a community center.

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The CCR has embodied the spirit of Creston and put it into a sport that has stood the test of time, keeps traditions of the west alive, and never forgets.

Tickets are $5 each and sold at the gate. In addition, there will be apparel, food, and beverages for sale.

For more information on the CCR, visit crestonclassicrodeo.org

2021 Rodeo Schedule

Thursday 9/16 – Jackpot Team Roping/sign up at 5:00 p.m. and Rope at 6:00 p.m.

Friday 9/17 – Jackpot Barrel Race/time only at 4:00 p.m. and Race at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 9/18 – Grand Entry at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 9/19 – Grand Entry at 12:00 p.m.

A special thank you to this year’s sponsors:

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