Bull Riding at Eureka

We really enjoyed the rodeo at Eureka last year & so were really looking forward to going again. This was the the 15th Annual Backdraft Rodeo (the first was held on October 13, 1993) presented by the Eureka Fire Protection District Firefighter's Association.

We went to the Saturday night show (there are three shows over the rodeo weekend) & although the show was slightly shorter (there wasn't really any entertainment during the interval) it was sold out with people standing the entire time. There was a good variety of events, including barrel racing, bull riding, & the calf chase where all the children had the opportunity to win a cash prize. The Backdraft Rodeo is a Missouri Rodeo Cowboy Association & American Rodeo Cowboy Association sanctioned rodeo, & all the competitors are real cowboys & cowgirls that tour the rodeo circuit competing for cash prizes & trophies.