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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Volume 4 No. 43 • $1.00
Top cowboys, family fun, and true Western action at the Winnemucca Event Center The dust will fly once again in Winnemucca as the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association (WSRRA) National Finals return October 30 – November 1 to the Winnemucca Event Center. This three-day showcase brings together the best working cowboys and cowgirls from across the West for one of the premier ranch rodeos in the country. This year’s Finals will feature an impressive lineup of over 250 competitors, including 56 Open Ranch Rodeo Teams, 28 Women’s Teams, 8 Junior/Senior Teams, 4 Old Timer Teams, 15 Ranch Bronc Riders, and 15 Women’s Steer Stoppers. Contestants will travel from across 16 states to compete in the heart of Nevada for the 2025 national titles. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Thursday, October 30 – 6:00 PM The WSRRA National Finals kick off with the first full night of ranch-rodeo competition as top ranch teams from across the West take the arena. Thursday’s performance will feature the full slate of ranch events along with Ranch Bronc Riding and Women’s Steer Stopping. During the performance, the WSRRA will present the 2025 Producer of the Year Award to the McDermitt 4th of July Rodeo, recognizing its long-standing tradition, strong participation, and dedication to preserving ranch rodeo culture.
Friday, October 31 – 5:00 PM Round two begins with an evening full of energy and community fun. Bring the family early for a Boot Barn Kids Dummy Roping at 3:00 PM, followed by trick-or-treating with vendors throughout the Event Center before the performance — costumes welcome! The night will feature Ranch Bronc Riding, Women’s Steer Stopping, and continued team events. During Friday night’s performance, the WSRRA will honor this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients — Glen Shelley, Chris Bengoa, and Ramon Vaca — three individuals
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