The Top 5 Rodeos In America

Here we are in the middle of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the biggest outdoor rodeo in the United States. But is it "the top" rodeo in America? Here's a look at the top 5 in the U.S. Here is a look at the top 5 rodeos across America where cowboys and cowgirls get together to ride for the brand.

1. National Finals Rodeo - This is also known as the NFR, which is the "super bowl" of rodeos. This is a 10-day event held every year in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team roping, bareback riding and steer wrestling are just 3 of the 7 events that help to determine the world champions.
2. Caldwell Night Rodeo - This is a 5-day annual rodeo event in the Boise, Idaho metro area. This event draws about 40,000 people who want to watch a great rodeo and see who will earn the title of champion.
3. Pendleton Round-Up - The annual event in Pendleton, Oregon began in 1910 and draws about 50,000 folks each year to watch bull doggin', team ropin' and other rodeo events. The towns motto is "The Real West."
4. Dodge City Round-Up Rodeo - This rodeo is known for it's western heritage and big bucks to be made. The event started in Kansas back in 1977 and is known amongst cowboys and rodeo fans for the big payout of around $254,000 with an audience of about 100,000 every year.
5. Cheyenne Frontier Days - The Daddy of em All - First started in 1897 and is the biggest outdoor rodeo in the world. The annual event draws about 200,000 people.