The 66th celebration will feature Barnes PRCA Rodeo's award winning animal athletes - bulls, bucking horses and saddle horses.
Welcome to the 66th Hawley Rodeo
The small town of Hawley, Minnesota rolls out the western hospitality June 5-6, 2026. Located off Hwy 10 and a short drive from I94 and the Fargo area. The hillside rodeo arena is picturesque, nestled among the northern pines and along the Buffalo River. Local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and FFA members will welcome you to the rodeo and make sure you have plenty of food options.
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Small Town Big Tradition – Hawley Rodeo celebrated 65 years in 2025
Hawley, Minnesota: A Small Town with a Big Rodeo Tradition – For over six decades, the town of Hawley, Minnesota, has proudly produced one of the most anticipated rodeos in northern Minnesota. Since 1959, the Hawley Rodeo has been more than just a rodeo—it has been a celebration of community, tradition, and Western heritage. Local…
Kids Boot Scramble = enthusiasm, muddy socks and grand prize Boot Barn boots
Radio interview Head out to the Hawley Rodeo this weekend! – News & Views with Joel Heitkamp – Omny.fm
2025 MN Junior High Rodeo Princess
Favorite MN sport team and why? My favorite MN sports team is probably our NFL team the Vikings because it really is the only sport I watch and I also want to see how our state is doing in football. Favorite lake to fish, biggest fish? There is a pond outside of Rolag, MN where…
2025 Announcer – Kory Keeth
Welcome back to our rodeo announcer Kory Keeth. Kory is excited to be making a trip back to Hawley, Minnesota for the 65th American Heroes PRCA Rodeo. This marks his fifth year announcing the Hawley Rodeo. Kory is a veteran announcer and brings a lot of enthusiasm to the microphone. He is a regular TV…
2025 Rodeo Clown Bryan Hope
Going Once, Going Twice…the 65th Hawley Rodeo is June 6-7, 2025 Rodeo Clown Bryan Hope Brings the Laughs to Hawley with his auctioneering skillset. By: Gretchen Kirchmann The fast-talking, crowd-pleasing auctioneer rodeo clown Bryan Hope is coming to Minnesota, and he’s bringing a whole auction block of fun to the 65th American Heroes PRCA Rodeo…
2025 Specialty Act: Jessica Blair Fowlkes
The Hawley Rodeo will feature Roman Riding and Liberty Acts entertainment June 6-7, 2025 Jessica Blair Fowlkes: A Decade of Dazzling Equine Performances Hawley, Minn. (February 15, 2025) – Jessica Blair Fowlkes, one of the most sought-after performers in the equine industry, has been captivating audiences with her stunning performances and beautiful horses for over…
2024 Visiting Rodeo Queens
The American Heroes PRCA Rodeo is happy to welcome visiting rodeo queens. These titleholders will help with duties including grand entry, carrying flags, greeting the public prior to the rodeo performance, signing autographs, attending community events and participating in the parade on Saturday June 8th in downtown Hawley, Minnesota. To learn more about these rodeo…
2024 Rodeo Clown is Jesse Larson
Hawley, Minnesota is welcoming Jesse Larson to the 64th Since 2006, Jesse Larson has been entertaining Rodeo crowds. His simple “Funny Man” routines have matured into a sophisticated and finely honed entertainment extravaganza for crowds from Lake Michigan, to Glacier National Park, down to Cody, WY, and back again. He has worked almost all of…
2024 Flying Arena Stars
Specialty Act featured at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will perform in Hawley, Minn. during the ProRodeo June 7-8, 2024. The Trick Riding sisters are coming to the American Heroes PRCA Rodeo this summer in Hawley, Minn. Full article Find them online at Rodeo | Flying Arena Stars | United States (navarretrickriders.com)
2024 Bullfighter Austin Ashburn
By: Gretchen Kirchmann Hailing from Belview, Minnesota is bullfighter Austin Ashburn is back for his third year. In 2022 it was his first-year bullfighting at the American Heroes PRCA Rodeo in Hawley, Minnesota. “I didn’t grow up in the rodeo world, had nothing to do with it except for when I went to the Western…