Woodward Elks Rodeo returns with special fundraiser

Woodward Elks Rodeo returns to action this week!

Tuesday, June 10th 2025, 3:24 pm

By: Craig Day

WOODWARD, Okla. -

The Woodward Elks "Tuffest of 'Em All" Rodeo is in Action this Week.

This year marks the 95th anniversary of the Woodward Elks Rodeo. The event includes four days of rodeo action and concerts. It is one of the oldest PRCA rodeos in Oklahoma, starting in 1929.

The Rodeo includes bull riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping and more.

SPECIAL MEANING THIS YEAR:

Golden Circle of Champions Image Provided By: Woodward Elks Rodeo

This year's rodeo brings a new beginning. The Woodward Elks Rodeo is the first rodeo in Oklahoma to join the Golden Circle of Champions. Founded in 2016, the Golden Circle of Champions raises awareness & provides funds to help local children battling pediatric cancer.

This year, 12 year old Logan Stewart from Woodward was selected to be the recipient of funds raised. For three and a half years, Logan has been fighting craniopharyngioma, a rare brain cancer.

LOCATION:

Woodward County Fairgrounds

Woodward Elks Rodeo

Crystal Beach Arena

Jun 11, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025

HOURS:

Wednesday: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Thursday: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Saturday: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC:

Wednesday, June 11, "Panhandle Dirt"

Thursday, June 12, Brady Nichols

Friday, June 13, Braxton Keith

Saturday, June 14, Little Texas

ADMISSION:

Wednesday & Thursday: Free

Friday, June 13, Rodeo: $20.00

Saturday, June 14, Rodeo $20.00

Children 10 & Under Free

*concerts additional charge

Craig Day

Craig Day anchors the 5 a.m., 6 a.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts at News On 6. An Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award winner, Craig’s work has been recognized by numerous journalism groups, including the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalism and Oklahoma Associated Press.