The Country's Longest-Running Weekly Rodeo Is In New Jersey, And You Can See It This Summer
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New Jersey feels as far from the world of cowboys and Westerns as you can get. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a slice of frontier fun in the state. The longest-running weekly rodeo in America established back in 1929, can be found in New Jersey. The Cowtown Rodeo is such a fun and awe-inspiring way to spend your Saturday with friends and family.
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Grab your spurs and most comfortable set of chaps and head to Cowtown for the best New Jersey rodeo around. Learn more about the Cowtown Rodeo in this video from Vacation Education:
After seeing these Cowtown Rodeo photos are you ready to jump on your horse and ride off into the sunset at Cowtown?
Seating at Cowtown Rodeo opens at 6 p.m., so make sure to get there a little early (the events start at around 7:30) to get a good seat. The shows usually last a little over three hours, ending around 9:30 at night.
Are you fascinated by rodeos? Check out this book: Rodeo in America: Wranglers, Roughstock, and Paydirt
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When is the Cowtown Rodeo?
The Cowtown Rodeo kicks off toward the end of May each year and runs through the end of September in the rodeo capital of New Jersey - Pittsgrove. This Saturday-only event gives New Jerseyans the chance to enjoy one of the oldest, some might even say the best, rodeo in the country.
What are some things to do in New Jersey?
The Cowtown Rodeo isn't the only game in town, there are plenty of other interesting places to see and things to do in The Garden State. Here are a few things to do in New Jersey we think you'll enjoy:
- Yogi Berra Museum, Little Falls, NJ: Baseball fans will always have a soft spot in their hearts for Lawrence Peter Berra - more commonly known as Yogi Berra. His contributions to the sport of baseball on and off the field will always be remembered. Especially when you visit the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center. The museum even has interactive exhibits that kids will love too.
- Go on a ghost tour, Atlantic City, NJ: Banshees of the Boardwalk is a popular ghost tour in Atlantic City that will have you cowering in your boots. Atlantic City isn't all bright lights and big dreams, there is a dark side too. This guided walking tour is a fun and creepy way to learn about Chicken Bone Beach, Warner Theatre, and the rest of the city's darker establishments.
- Go for a boardwalk bike ride, Wildwood, NJ: With so many wonderful beach boardwalks along the New Jersey coast there is ample opportunity to enjoy a walk or bike ride along the beach. Head to Morey's Piers as the sun sets for even more fun and interesting things to do in this iconic New Jersey city.