Chief Joseph Days Events
Cowboy Church & Breakfast
Join us at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena for Cowboy church service and breakast.
Saturday Rodeo
It all comes down to Saturday! The arena lights up for the final night of rodeo action as champions are crowned and Loop Rawlins returns with jaw-dropping arena entertainment. It’s the biggest night of the week—and tickets go fast. Don’t wait!
SLACk
FREE! Watch excess entries in certain events in the preliminary (slack) competition, each day before the rodeo performance. Enjoy food vendors and beer garden!
Grand Parade
On Saturday morning at 10:00 you will find thousands of spectators crowding the sidewalks of Joseph to watch close to 100 entries in the grand parade at Chief Joseph Days!
Friday PRCA Rodeo
Gates Open at 6PM
Rodeo Starts at 7PM
Friday at Chief Joseph Days Rodeo honors our veterans, active military, and first responders with a powerful tribute during the performance. The arena heats up with top PRCA action and high-energy entertainment, including Loop Rawlins’ trick roping and gun spinning. This night always sells out, so grab your tickets early!
SLACK
FREE! Watch excess entries in certain events in the preliminary (slack) competition, each day before the rodeo performance. Enjoy food vendors and beer garden!
Junior Parade
The Chief Joseph Days Junior Parade is a big crowd pleaser on Friday morning when over a hundred youngsters – from infants to teens – dressed up in all kinds of costumes to entertain Chief Joseph Days’ crowds.
Lowdown Drifters concert
We’re bringing in The Lowdown Drifters, one of the hottest outlaw country bands in the Northwest, for an exclusive 21+ concert that’s guaranteed to get your boots stomping.
Thursday PRCA Rodeo- TETWP Night
Gates Open at 6PM
Rodeo starts at 7PM
Join us for a powerful night at Chief Joseph Days Rodeo as we turn the arena pink in support of the fight against breast cancer. Cowboys, cowgirls, bullfighters, and more will sport pink to raise awareness and funds for local women. Shop TETWP gear, join our auction, and donate—every dollar helps provide free mammograms at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. Sponsored by George & Beth Morris, Wrangler, and more.
SLACK
FREE! Watch excess entries in certain events in the preliminary (slack) competition, each day before the rodeo performance. Enjoy food vendors and beer garden!
Wednesday- Family Night PRCA Rodeo
Feel the thunder and experience an unforgettable evening with us at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo! Family Night is packed with fun, excitement, and entertainment for everyone.
Event Highlights:
The Thunder Room: Enjoy special entertainment for children, including a bounce house and a mechanical bull.
Family-Friendly Dance: Join us for a lively dance session at the Thunder Room following the rodeo $5 cover charge.
And much more...
Slack
FREE! Watch excess entries in certain events in the preliminary (slack) competition, each day before the rodeo performance. Enjoy food vendors and beer garden!
Buckaroo Rodeo
Rodeo for special needs children and adults, free entry. This is open to the public and free of charge to watch.
Bucking Horse Stampede
Watch the iconic CJD bucking horses stampede down Main Street in scenic Joseph Oregon to kick off the 78th Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo.
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Join us for a Special Afternoon Honoring the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees!
You're invited to the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as we celebrate the incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our rodeo legacy.
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: The Thunder Room, Joseph, OR
Tickets:
$20 Pre-Sale (Ends July 14) – Cash or Check Only
Mail payment to:
CJD Hall of Fame Committee
PO Box 13, Joseph, OR 97846
(Tickets will be held at the door)
$30 at the Door – Cash or Check Only
Enjoy an afternoon of appetizers, drinks (available for purchase), and shared memories as we honor our 2025 inductees:
Ben Peal
Bob Swaim
Les Kamm
Julie Rugg Williams
John Growney / Growney Bros
Let’s come together to celebrate their lasting contributions to Chief Joseph Days Rodeo history. This is a meaningful community event you won’t want to miss!
Ranch Rodeo
Saddle up and head to the Harley Tucker Memorial Rodeo Arena for an exciting ranch rodeo starting at 2 pm. It's a true showcase of local working cowboys and cowgirls, demonstrating the indispensable skills that define their lives in the open fields. Feel the pulse of the Old West in a laid-back atmosphere that captures the essence of ranching traditions. There will be concessions, including cold beer and seltzers!
Trail Ride & Dinner
Kick off your weekend with a memorable journey to the top of the East Moraine! Join us at 2:30 pm for our traditional trail ride, a tribute to the scenic beauty of our land. Join us in the Thunder Room at the Chief Joseph Days grounds for a delicious beef dinner, live and silent auctions, a full bar, and much more! All proceeds from this event go to the Chief Joseph Days Scholarship Program.
Ranch Rodeo Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from any Wallowa County High School who plan to attend either a college or a trade school.
79th Annual Coronation
Join us for the 79th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Coronation for Livia D’Mello, TyLee Evans, and Jadeyn Perin on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Thunder Room! It promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, elegance, and celebration.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Program Begins: 6:00 PM
Dinner brought to you by Z's BBQ!
Live & Silent Auction
👑 Announcement of Queen: Approx. 9:00 PM
🎶Live Music & Dancing with Napster Disaster
Get your tickets at the Main Street Rodeo Office beginning March 3rd.
Don't miss out on this special event that brings together the rodeo community in a night of elegance, excitement, and entertainment. Save the date and join us for the 79th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Coronation at the Thunder Room on April 19, 2025!
Christmas Party & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
We’re excited to invite all past, current, and future volunteers and sponsors to join us for an evening of celebration and fun! This event is open to everyone, so feel free to bring your friends and family—it’s perfect for all ages!
What to Expect:
Fully catered dinner & desserts
Open bar
Live stream of the 10th round of the 2024 NFR
Fun games & giveaways
Let’s come together to celebrate one of the most memorable years in Chief Joseph Days history and show our appreciation for everyone who makes this event so special.
We can’t wait to see you there—don’t miss out!
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Back Country Bash
With two full nights of music, 7 bands, onsite camping, vendors, and an After Party Breakfast all hosted at the Harley Tucker Memorial Rodeo Grounds, this is one festival you don’t want to miss!
Hike, shop, or take a dip in Wallowa Lake by day and then dance in the arena to
some of the biggest names in Red Dirt Music by night.
It’s why we say…. COME FOR THE MUSIC, STAY FOR THE ADVENTURE!
Cowboy Church & Breakfast
Join us at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena for Cowboy church service and breakast.
BINGO
New this year BINGO NIGHT!
Play Bingo with us after the rodeo on Saturday, July 30th from 10 pm- 1 am in the Hospitality Room!
CJD After Party with Whiskey Creek Band
Live music from Whiskey Creek Band, drinks and dancing in the Thunder Room after the rodeo. 21+ event.
Teen Dance
Teen dance 9-12 midnight.
Hosted at the Joseph Civic Center is on the corner of East 1st Street and South Lake Street in Joseph.
CJD PRCA Rodeo Saturday Veteran Night
PRCA Rodeo action with a special presentation for our Veterans.
Slack Saturday
FREE! Watch excess entries in certain events in the preliminary (slack) competition, each day before the rodeo performance.
Grand Parade
On Saturday morning at 10:00 you will find thousands of spectators crowding the sidewalks of Joseph to watch close to 100 entries in the grand parade at Chief Joseph Days!