I started tending bar in 1981 for Prescott Downs Horse Races which also included tending bar for all rodeo performances. I was there when Arleigh Bonnaha was injured, sad day for sure he was great. I also had my first encounter with JC Trujillo.
I also remember when the dances on Friday and Saturday nights were held in the alley way. After working the rodeo I worked the dances, fun for sure. Sometimes I wish we still had the dances there…
I took a break in 1996 and returned to the rodeo in 2004 and I am still tending bar and loving the rodeo and the direction that it is going. I will always cherish the memories and the friends that I have made over the years.
~ Judi Hamilton
Volunteering Legacy at the Rodeo
I am fortunate to be able to claim we have 4 generations volunteering at the rodeo. My son Steve has been on the board of directors for 3 years. His volunteer hours using his electrical skills would be hard to put a number to because he often flys under the radar. We...


