Break out the lassos and cowboy boots: Minnesota's oldest rodeo is back.
What's happening: The Buffalo PRCA Championship Rodeo , around an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, returns for its 70th year starting Thursday with three evenings of family-friendly cowboy and cowgirl entertainment.
Zoom in: The show kicks off with a grand entry led by flag girls and rodeo queens before barrel racers, bucking horses and bulls, steer wrestlers and more take to the arena.
- Gates open at 5pm and performances start at 7pm Thursday–Saturday. Open rain or shine. General admission tickets are $25 for ages 13 and up, $20 ages 12 and under.
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