Columbia Circut Rodeo Action Returns to the Sundome — Dave’s Diary

Hello, Rodeo!  Welcome home!  Following a 15-year absence, the top rodeo in the Northwest, the Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, is set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

The PRCA-sanctioned Finals with three performances features some of the very best cowboys and cowgirls, including several who have already qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

The Columbia River Circuit Finals presents the top 12 cowboys and cowgirls in all the PRCA events including bareback, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling.  Each contestant will be competing for a chance to go on to the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Kissimmee, Fla., next March.

Some of the well-known contestants scheduled to compete include four-time world champion bareback rider Bobby Mote,

steer wrestlers Trevor Knowles and Dakota Eldridge; and team ropers Brandon Beers, Riley Minor, Brady Minor and Jim Ross Cooper -- all of whom are already qualified for the National Finals Rodeo.

The Columbia River Circuit consists of 29 PRCA-sanctioned rodeos throughout the Northwest and the Finals are the pinnacle of the season, attracting the top riders and ropers from around the region.

Tickets are on sale now for the three performances on Friday and Saturday and can be purchased through TicketsWest or at State Fair Park. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.

For more information go to www.columbiarivercircuit.com.