Caldwell Night Rodeo

Caldwell Night Rodeo! Where the Cowboys are the Stars!

And boy are they ever!! I went to Boise last weekend to spend another fun-filled few days with Austin and his family. Dad purchased tickets to the rodeo and Austin and Markie had been telling me for WEEKS how amazing this rodeo was. I mean, I've been to a few rodeos in my time and I've seen some pretty good ones, but the Caldwell Night Rodeo is hands-down the best I've ever seen!

The CNR is listed among the top 20 professional rodeos in the nation. Over a duration of 5 nights, it draws in over 40,000 spectators! The best professional cowboys in the world make the CNR an annual stop in their rodeo schedules. It is also listed in the top 5 large outdoor pro rodeos out of 700.

We watched world champion bull riders, bare-back riders, saddle bronc riders, and steer wrestlers. The world champion steer wrestler was from Lance Creek, WY! GO WYO!!!! Although, I've never heard of Lance Creek in my life! Haha

In this picture: Austin, Jeff, Mom, Dad, Sadie, Markie

This rodeo is so much fun because the crowd really gets into it. The stadium is divided up into the Civies, the Rowdies, and...I don't remember the other one..they're pretty much "fence sitters." I joined the Clift clan and officially became a "Rowdy" at the CNR! It's not hard, really. All you have to do is sit on the Rowdy side of the stadium, watch the sun set, and just have fun!! Pretty much the Rowdy's drink....A LOT. I think we were the only ones there not drinking. Really, why is it that rodeos and drinking are simultaneous? Actually, it was pretty funny. Austin and I spent a good deal of time laughing at all the people around us who were making complete fools of themselves as they consumed drink after drink after drink.

Austin, me, and Austin's best friend, Jeff Hogg.

So, for all you rodeo goers, I would definately suggest you get yourselves up to Boise during the month of August and treat yourself to an awesome fun-filled night of cowboys and fun! The information for the rodeo can be found at www.caldwellnightrodeo.com.

Thanks to the Clift family for yet another fun weekend! I love you guys!!