Rodeo is truly an all-American sport.
It reflects a heritage and a lifestyle Americans are proud to embrace. The first rodeo was started in 1934 by a group called Camas Prairie and Vicinity Pioneer Association and then was taken over by the Mt. Adams Cattle Association, the admission at that time was 40 cents. Greeley Independence Stampede - The Greeley Independence Stampede is rich in tradition and heritage dating back to the early 1900's. A celebration which began to honor local potato farmers has since grown into a nationally acclaimed event drawing crowds from every state. Livermore Pro Rodeo - Livermore, California.