The Big Picture
Economic Impact of FCPR
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo significantly boosts the local economy in
Hermiston, Oregon, attracting thousands of visitors each year who
contribute to the area's hospitality, retail, and service sectors.
Hotels, restaurants, and local businesses experience increased
patronage, while the event creates numerous temporary jobs and
volunteer opportunities. This influx of visitors and activity generates
substantial revenue for the community, supporting economic growth and
enhancing the region's overall prosperity.
The rodeo's success underscores its vital role as an economic engine and
a cherished local tradition.
A Community Investment That Pays Off...
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo isn’t just a premier sporting event—it’s a major
economic engine for Hermiston and the surrounding region. Each year, our
rodeo drives tourism, boosts small business sales, and creates temporary
and long-term employment opportunities.
By the Numbers (2024 Impact)
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Estimated Local Economic Impact: $3.2 Million in direct and indirect spending.
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Total Visitors: 22,000+ attendees over 4 days
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Hotel Room Nights Filled: 3,400+ nights booked
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Local Jobs Supported: 150+ part-time/seasonal jobs
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Food & Beverage Sales: $245,000+ in local revenue
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Retail & Vendor Sales: $110,000+ in total merchandise sold
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Scholarships & Donations: $35,000+ in community giving (including Tunnel to Towers)
A Cowgirl’s Way ...
The rodeo was the first sport in which women were allowed to participate against men, giving them a chance to earn money and show their horsemanship.
In the rodeo arena, women were able to express the heart of a cowgirl. Cowgirls of today are vibrant, creative, surprising, and inspiring.
Legacy...
Farm-City Pro Rodeo carries on the grand entry tradition as 9 young ladies open the show nightly.
Riding in style...
With their stylish clothes and spirited horses, the grand entry cowgirls approach the arena at a fast pace, carrying 8 Sponsor Flags and the American Flag.
Winners and Community Champions...
As each event unfolds, the winner is escorted around the arena by one of our flag ladies. These girls not only seek their best in the arena for themselves, but they also seek the best for their community, families and the world of rodeo. They are young women of charm…and these girls can ride!
The Farm-City Story
Our Sponsors
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Their generosity and commitment to our community make it all possible. We are deeply grateful for their partnership, and we proudly showcase their contributions. Thank you for helping us keep the rodeo tradition alive and thriving!
FCPR held it’s first professional rodeo in 1988.
Each year the rodeo has continued to host top rate contestants, livestock and contract personnel — timers, secretaries, specialty-act performers, bullfighters and pickup men.
Who We Are
Our Board of Directors and vast organization of volunteers have worked diligently to pool their resources once again this year to produce a top-notch local rodeo and continues to host the best in professional rodeo action as cowboys compete for points to take them to the biggest rodeo of all, the National Finals Rodeo, held each year in December in Las Vegas.
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo consists of four action-packed performances where timed event contestants compete on two head of livestock. The first run will take place in slack in the afternoon, and the second run will be during that night's performance.
The rough stock events will all take place during the night performances and will be one ride only. Monies earned at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo are crucial to making the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada in December.
FCPR held it’s first professional rodeo in 1988.
Each year the rodeo has continued to host top rate contestants, livestock and contract personnel — timers, secretaries, specialty-act performers, bullfighters and pickup men.
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo: A Legacy of Agriculture,
Excellence, and Community!
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo in Hermiston, Oregon, is more than a premier PRCA event
—it’s a celebration of the region’s deep agricultural and ranching heritage. Since
its founding in 1988, FCPR has honored the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and
families who are the backbone of Eastern Oregon.
Today, FCPR is ranked among the top 20 PRCA rodeos in the nation, drawing elite
contestants from across the country to compete in events like bull riding, bronc
riding, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. Known for its exceptional production, top
livestock, and now doubled added money per event, the rodeo continues to raise
the bar each year.
Beyond the arena, FCPR is a powerful community tradition. With a dedicated
volunteer force, active Junior Board, and strong partnerships with local businesses
and sponsors, the rodeo creates a week of celebration that includes barbecues,
parades, and family-friendly fun. Its economic impact is significant—boosting
local tourism, supporting scholarships, and investing back into the community.
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo isn’t just an event—it’s a symbol of regional pride,
resilience, and the enduring connection between agriculture and community.
What Sets Us Apart
Top Quality Stock
FCPR is proud to partner with the best in the business—
our top stock contractors bring world-class livestock
that keeps the action fierce and the competition elite.
Equal Payout in all EVENTS!
We proudly offer equal added money across all PRCA
and WPRA events—because every athlete deserves a
level playing field.
Spotlight Nights
Family Night (sponsored by Lamb Weston) brings fun for all
ages, Youth & Ag Night (sponsored by Bellinger’s Farm)
honors our future in agriculture, First Responders Night
salutes our local heroes, and Get Wild Night delivers high-
energy rodeo action, proudly presented by FCPR.
Giving Back: Tunnel to Towers
Farm-City Pro Rodeo is proud to give back by supporting
causes that matter—like Tunnel to Towers, honoring our
nation’s heroes and their families through every donation on
Friday night.
Our Board of Directors
Behind the scenes of every successful performance at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo is a dedicated team of leaders who live and breathe rodeo. Our Board of Directors—David Bothum,
Dennis Barnett, Jon Gill, Dave Dickmeier, Mike Kay, and Torrie Philippi-Griggs—bring years of experience, deep local roots, and an unwavering commitment to tradition. From early planning meetings to late nights at the arena, this
volunteer board works year-round to raise the bar for what a hometown rodeo can be. Their vision, grit, and heart are what keep the legacy of FCPR alive and thriving for future generations.
Our Stock Contractors
A respected PRCA stock contractor known for
producing top-tier bucking bulls and horses. Their
livestock has been featured at major rodeos, including
the National Finals Rodeo.
Going Big in Hermiston
The Farm-City Pro Rodeo offers a $50,000 purse per event plus entry fees for all standard rodeo events, including Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, and more. For Team Roping, which includes two contestants, FCPR adds another $50,000 plus fees. With this prize money, FCPR ranks among the top 25 rodeos in North America.
This year, rodeos are divided into Gold and Silver levels—Gold events offer at least $20,000 per event, Silver at least $10,000. The Wrangler Million Dollar Tour wraps up with playoff events in Puyallup, WA, and Omaha, NE, with total prize money expected to top $6 million.
$50,000
Added per event.
Top 25
Rodeos
Riding Events
Riding event contestants compete on one head of livestock. These contestants will compete on the animal that was selected in a random draw by the PRCA office on the day chosen in a separate draw.
Only those contestants with the highest scores in Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding will earn money in their event. The contestant with the highest score on one ride will win the FCPR title.
Timed Events
Timed event contestants will compete on two head of livestock. The lowest combined time on two head will determine the aggregate champions in Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, and Breakaway Roping.
Slack
(Those contestants in the timed events that exceed the number of runs possible to fit in a rodeo performance.) To better accommodate the timed event contestants, the FCPR introduced a "back-to-back" format.
Each timed event contestant will run their first head of livestock during the afternoon slack on the performance day that was chosen by the PRCA office. Their second head of livestock will be run either during that night's performance or in the slack competition directly following the rodeo that night. This format allows the contestant to run both heads of livestock in one day
The Farm City All Around Saddle.
Take a behind the scenes look into the All-Around championship saddle.
Good Shepherd Health Care System was the proud sponsor of the Farm City Pro Rodeo 2024 All-Around Championship Saddle made by local saddle maker Blake West, owner of Wild West Saddlery. This video is a tribute to the talented work of Blake West and the spirit of rural, Western heritage captured in this saddle, as we celebrate our community’s pro rodeo that ranks among the top 25 professional rodeos in North America.
Meet our Contract Personnel
Garrett Yerigan
Anouncer
2X Announcer of the Year for the
PRCA. Renowned for his distinct
blend of humor, excitement, and
professionalism.
Steve Kenyon
Announcer
WPRA Announcer of the Year,
radio voice of the NFR and the
host of 8SecondsMedia.com
John Harrison
Barrel Man
Rodeo Entertainer
Nate Justes
Bull Fighter
6x WNFR Bullfighter
Our Stock Contractors
Garrett Yerigan
Anouncer
2X Announcer of the Year for the
PRCA. Renowned for his distinct
blend of humor, excitement, and
professionalism.
Steve Kenyon
Announcer
WPRA Announcer of the Year,
radio voice of the NFR and the
host of 8SecondsMedia.com
John Harrison
Barrel Man
Rodeo Entertainer
Nate Justes
Bull Fighter
6x WNFR Bullfighter
Our Volunteers:
The Heart of FCPR
Behind every bucking chute and roaring crowd at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo is a team of volunteers who make it all happen. They show up early, stay late, and give their time not for recognition—but because they believe in what this rodeo represents.
From ranchers and students to business owners and locals, our volunteers work together to create something bigger than themselves. Whether setting up panels or selling tickets, their passion and dedication are the heartbeat of every performance.
They don’t just help run a rodeo—they uphold a legacy of service, tradition, and community pride. We’re deeply grateful for every one of them.
Who We Are
Farm-City Pro Rodeo is more than a rodeo—it’s a reflection of who we are as a
community. Built from the ground up by local volunteers, ranchers, business
leaders, and rodeo enthusiasts, FCPR is rooted in the values of hard work,
heritage, and hometown pride.
Since 1988, we’ve grown into one of the nation’s top PRCA-sanctioned events,
but our mission remains the same: to honor our agricultural and ranching
roots, bring people together, and showcase the best of rodeo to fans from
near and far.
We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the producers, processors, and suppliers who keep our region—and this rodeo—running strong. Their commitment to our rural way of life is the foundation of FCPR.
Local businesses show up in every way imaginable. Whether it’s Banner Bank, Les Schwab, or the family-owned shops, their investment in the rodeo is an investment in all of us. They’re not just business sponsors—they’re
neighbors, friends, and fans.
Their dedication to capturing and sharing the heart of this event—whether through
livestreams, spotlight videos, or nightly recaps—helps us connect with our fans and build new generations of rodeo lovers.
Their behind-the-scenes planning, road closures, traffic flow, and emergency support give FCPR its structure and
security.