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Ft. Wallace Rodeo

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Event# 785-852-4702

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Cowboys and Cowgirls from six states are competing for top prize monies for fast times and high scores. Traditionally, the Fort Wallace Rodeo is one of the best amateur rodeos in the state of Kansas, in a wide open non-crowded atmosphere. A boot scouting good time will be at the dance held on Saturday evening after the rodeo. The rodeo is held annually the last weekend in May.

Be sure to visit the Fort Wallace Museum while your at the Rodeo Grounds.

Please contact the Wallace County Economic Development Office for other activities. 785-852-4935

Ft. Wallace Rodeo

Address : Hwy 40 Sharon Springs KS
Phone : 785-852-4702   (Always call and confirm events.)

Email Address : wallacecoeda@yahoo.com

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