The Way it Was Rodeo returns to Virginia City this weekend
From barrel racing, bull and extreme bronc riding to trick motorcycle stunts and the always entertaining kids mutton bustin’ rodeo that's worthy of a thousand photos, Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds will be the place to be this weekend.
Playing host to The Way It Was Rodeo, Saturday and Sunday, the event marks the return of rodeo on the Comstock for the first time in nearly 20 years.
The festivities, put on by the legendary Cotton Rosser and his Flying U Rodeo team, brings bull riding, extreme bronc riding, trick roping, motorcycles versus barrel racers, dancing with the bulls, mutton bustin’ and more to Virginia City.
Highlights include extreme bronc riding, trick roping, barrel racing, mutton bustin' and other traditional competitions.
“This isn't just another rodeo. It’s an authentic experience designed to let you step back in time to the way it was,” said Deny Dotson, tourism director for the Virginia City Tourism Commission. “It’s rodeo like only the Comstock can bring and good ol’ family fun for ages 2 to 92.”
Tickets start at $15 per person, $18 for premium reserved seating and $50 for VIP seating. Mutton bustin’ registration is open to the first 20 future cowboys and cowgirls ages 4 to 7 and under 60 pounds; advanced registration is required to participate. Tickets are on sale now at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.
Held at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds, the venue boasts impressive views of the historic town as well as 100 mile views of the surrounding valleys. Make a day of it by exploring Virginia City merchants and restaurants before or after the event.
For more information on Virginia City, Nev. visit www.visitvirginiacitynv.com or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission (VCTC) at 775-847-7500.
A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States - Virginia City, Nevada. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step back in time while visiting the numerous historic buildings, saloons, churches and museums or take a mine tour or even ride a real steam train.
The Comstock Adventure Passes offer the best value with discounted attraction packages. For lodging, event calendar or Comstock Adventure Passes, visit online or call 775-847-7500. The Visitor Information Center is located at 86 South C Street, Virginia City.
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