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February 5, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. Known as the first ladies of professional rodeo, rodeo queens from around the country are in Rapid City for the popular Black Hills Stock Show.
Much like other pageants, girls start competing at a young age in hopes of one day being Miss Rodeo America.
Contestants are judged on personality, appearance, and largely horsemanship. For those who win the coveted titles of Princess, Queen, and Miss Rodeo, they become the face of rodeo in their home region.
With most rodeo events canceled this year, contestants are excited to be at the Black Hills Stock Show.
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January 28, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Some of the country’s most decorated professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls are set to converge on the Black Hills for the 44th annual Rodeo Rapid City.
The nine-day event kicks off Friday at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center with the PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour followed by the Xtreme Broncs Match on Saturday.
The four PRCA rodeo performances will be held February 4-6.
This year, Rodeo Rapid City will feature 866 contestants from around the country.
Rodeo Rapid City was recently named the 2020 PRACA Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year.
Rodeo Rapid City has been nominated for the award 19 times, winning it twice before in 2002 and 2003.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Jan 29, 2021 6:27 AM
South Dakota FFA will spotlight agriculture in the Rodeo Zone during the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City (Jan. 29-Feb.6) with the launch of the FFA Ag Adventure Zone.
The FFA Ag Adventure Zone is a joint effort of SD FFA and Sutton Rodeo/Rodeo Rapid City. Located in the Ice Arena at the Rapid City Civic Center, it will feature interactive and educational exhibits as well as presentations by industry speakers.
Dani Herring, South Dakota FFA Executive Secretary, says the Ag Adventure Zone is patterned after the popular Ag Adventure Center coordinated by SD FFA annually at the South Dakota State Fair. She says the two activities share the same motto: ‘To showcase modern agricultural practices, communicate commitment to natural resources and demonstrate wholesome, safe food production.’
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