Behind the Chutes Tour

Behind the Chutes Tour provides a behind the scenes tour of the Rodeo. Join us for an up-close experience with the animals and contestants. Take a tour of the facility and get a look at what goes into putting a rodeo together while visiting with the bull fighters and entertainers. After the tour you will have the chance to eat and drink with the contestants in Cowboy Hospitality.

$80 - Cost of Behind the Chutes Tour package is for 2 people and includes:
• Behind the Chutes Tour
• Admission into the ProRodeo
• Food and drink in Cowboy Hospitality

Behind the Chutes Tours start 2 hours before each Rodeo. Rodeo performance times are:
• Friday, September 29 at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, September 30 at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 PM




  • Evening Schedule

    5:30 PM – Check-in at the Red Barn, here you will receive all of your credentials.
    6:00 PM – Behind the Chutes Tour Starts
    6:30 PM – Meet Chiefs Cheerleader and Warpaint
    6:45 PM – Dinner and Drinks in Cowboy Hospitality
    7:30 PM – Rodeo Performance Begins
    9:30 PM – Pendleton Whisky Tailgate with live music from Phil Vandel (Friday) and Noe Palma (Saturday)

  • Matinee Schedule

    12:00 PM – Check-in at the Red Barn, here you will receive all of your credentials.
    12:30 PM – Behind the Chutes Tour Starts
    1:00 PM – Meet Chiefs Cheerleader and Warpaint
    1:15 PM – Dinner and Drinks in Cowboy Hospitality
    2:00 PM – Rodeo Performance Begins

Directions

  • Public Parking is $10 (cash only) in Lot B, located north of the American Royal Complex.
  • Check-in will be located at the Red Barn in Grand Hall on the North end of the American Royal Complex.
  • The Rodeo will be held in Hale Arena.
  • The Pendleton Whisky Tailgate is located in the Southwest corner of Lot B and will be open before and after the rodeo.