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2026 GLC Rodeo’s of the Year

Congratulations to the Great Lakes Circuit Rodeos of the Year, 2026

Small Rodeo of the Year (up to $19,999 added committee purse)

  • Price County Rodeo - Phillips WI

Medium Rodeo of the Year ($20,000-$49,999 added committee purse)

  • Carson Community Rodeo - Carson IA

Large Rodeo of the Year ($50,000+ added committee purse)

  • Tri-State Rodeo - Ft. Madison IA

Rodeo of the Year awards will be presented in the Freedom Hall Ballroom at the Pendleton Champions Celebration on Friday night following the rodeo, not beginning prior to 10:15pm.

2026 Stock of the Year

Bareback Horse of the Year

  • Q37 Peach Juice - Three Hills Rodeo

Saddle Bronc of the Year

  • U5 Tear Drop - Three Hills Rodeo

Bull of the Year

  • 903 Vitalix Milkshake - Cervi Championship Rodeo

2026 Rookie of the Year

  • Cole Smith - Team Roping Header

    • Awards presentation will be at the After Party, Friday Night. Also being presented will be the Rodeo of the Year Awards, please join us!

2026 GLCF Personnel

Announcer

  • Roger Mooney

Barrel Man

  • John Harrison

Bullfighters

  • Josh Taylor

  • Mason Sheldon

Pickup Men

  • Denton Good

  • Luke West

Secretary

  • Courtney Moorehead

Timers

  • Lindsey West

  • Corey Morehead

Arena Director

  • Andy Hilton

Music Director

  • Joshua (Hambone)Hilton

Video Production

  • Casey Harp, LC

Photographer

  • Phillip Kitts - Avid Visual Photography

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