Even more impressive is this tiny rodeo,
compared to some others that are held
during the same time frame is one that has
seen many a gold buckle grace its arena.
At the 2017 rodeo, with just a quick count
on the draws listing, there were 34 NFR
qualifiers that graced the arena. From two
of the Wright brothers, to Tuf Cooper, Brody
Cress, Sage Kimzey and even current world
champion steer wrestler Tyler Pearson.
“This rodeo hands down is one of the best
if not the best little rodeo in America and
not just Montana,” said Franzen.
By Erin Jusseaume
“This rodeo is just that good, how can you
not love the Sanders County Rodeo and
Fair,” said Bob Tallman PRCA Announcer.
Tallman has been gracing the microphone
for the fair for many years, and even states
that this particular rodeo is one he truly looks
forward to coming to each year.
“The rodeo in Plains is set at the right time of
year and the right location for these cowboys
and cowgirls to get that extra earnings in
wins that will help them make the finals in
Vegas,” said Tallman.
A combination of that old All-American
county fair grass and pavilions accompanied
by the big Montana starry sky at night, if
you’re looking to discover one of the best
kept secrets on the rodeo schedule, don’t
look past the Sanders County Fair and
Rodeo in Plains Montana.
“There’s something special about coming
here. Which is probably why we got involved
with the people and town 30 years ago,”
said Lori Franzen of Powder River Rodeo.
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