Tag: pikes peak or bust rodeo
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El Paso County Fair hits attendance, revenue goals
Leaning into the Americana combo of the country’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries, the El Paso County Fair drew tens of thousands of attendees over eight days in July. Held at fairgrounds near Calhan east of Colorado Springs, the fair drew over 31,000 attendees, similar to last year. Popular events included livestock shows, a demolition…
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El Paso County Fair hits attendance, revenue goals
Leaning into the Americana combo of the country’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries, the El Paso County Fair drew tens of thousands of attendees over eight days in July. Held at fairgrounds near Calhan east of Colorado Springs, the fair drew over 31,000 attendees, similar to last year. Popular events included livestock shows, a demolition…
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Rodeo love: How Shaun Guilfoil met love of his life through Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
In all likelihood, Thursday was Shaun Guilfoil’s favorite day at the rodeo. As the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo prepared for the second pool of contests to perform on Thursday night for the National Finals Rodeo Open, Guilfoil married the love of his life. He and his bride, Cristy, didn’t walk down an aisle on…
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‘Not a better job’: Rodeo announcers team up for first time at NFR Open
The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo doesn’t officially begin until the announcers’ booming voices are heard across the grandstands at Norris-Penrose Event Center. The announcers not only inform the audience about each event, but also drive the energy in the arena. This year’s show masters are Doug Mathis and Kade Rogge, who…
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‘Injury is part of the sport’: How athletes are staying safe at NFR Open at Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and beyond
Hayden Welch rode his first bull at 4 years old and is still not intimidated by the rodeo arena. A second-generation bull rider, he has learned the art of not just being physically ready, but mentally ready, too. “It’s just faith over fear,” Welch, 20, said. “I’m not perfect, but my faith is super strong…
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‘This is my dream’: Pikes Peak or Bust paradegoers celebrate after near cancellation
After overcoming a funding scare, the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade strolled through downtown Colorado Springs Saturday for its 83rd year. A city summer staple, organizer John O’Donnell said the parade has been canceled only when the U.S. got involved in World War II and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade’s latest cancellation scare occurred…
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Pikes Peak or Bust Parade returns for 83rd year following cancellation scare
After a brief cancellation scare, the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade will return for its 83rd year on Saturday, welcoming the cowboys and cowgirls competing in the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo from July 14-18. A Colorado Springs summer staple, the downtown parade boasts a lineup of marching bands, floats and riders on horseback. In…
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Local businesses address funding gaps to keep annual rodeo parade marching in Colorado Springs
The 83rd Pikes Peak or Bust Parade is back on as scheduled. The annual summer event that celebrates the region’s Western heritage will entertain in downtown Colorado Springs after all on July 11, with 50 parade entrants currently — on par with its typical 50 to 60 entrants — and between 120 and 140 horses,…
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Organizers cancel Pikes Peak or Bust Parade
A Colorado Springs tradition has hit the pause button this summer as organizers of the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade announced on social media Friday the event’s cancellation. “After much consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the 83rd Pikes Peak or Bust Parade and all parade-day activities scheduled for July 11, 2026,” parade…
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Pancakes and cowboys: Western Street Breakfast returns Wednesday
As the sun rises Wednesday morning, Army and Air Force cooks will fire up their grills and ovens in preparation for a beloved Colorado Springs tradition. The Western Street Breakfast will return this week, lining downtown Tejon Street with hay bales and the fragrance of pancakes and eggs. Local service members will serve breakfast at…