Top of the World Rodeo
The Cripple Creek Rodeo has fun for the entire family, with special events like the Western Street Dance and the Chuckwagon Cook-Off.
The Top of the World Rodeo includes bareback riding, bull riding, ladies’ barrel racing and many more rodeo events. It's packed with live western entertainment, mutton busting, a street dance, tasty food and lots of fun.
Event Dates, Location & Ticket Information
Event Dates
June 7-9, 2024
Location
Teller County Fairgrounds, 500 W. Carr Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Admission
$5-10
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2024 Schedule of Events
Friday, June 7
- 6:00 p.m. - Mutton Bustin Qualification
- 7:00 p.m. - Live Music at the Teller County Fairgrounds
Saturday, June 8
- 7:00-10:00 a.m. - Elks Lodge Sunrise Breakfast at the Fairgrounds, donations accepted
- 11:00 a.m. - Parade begins on Bennett Avenue
- 12:30 p.m. - Mutton Bustin Finalist Group Ride
- 1:00-3:30 p.m. - Rodeo
- 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Street dance at The District Museum with live music by Exit West
Sunday, June 9
- 7:00-10:00 a.m. - Elks Lodge Sunrise Breakfast at the Fairgrounds, donations accepted
- 12:30 p.m. - Mutton Bustin Finalist Group Ride 2
- 1:00-3:30 p.m. - Rodeo
Parking
Park in town and take the shuttle to the rodeo grounds. Shuttles run continuously from the following locations:
- Wildwood Casino
- Bronco Billy’s Casino
- Fire Station Museum # 3
- Cripple Creek Jail Museum
- Century Casino
- Brass Ass Casino
- Old Homestead House
- Double Eagle Hotel & Casino
- Cripple Creek District Museum
- Train Car Information Center
- Cripple Creek Heritage Center
Email skitzman@cripple-creek.co.us for more information.
Cripple Creek, Colorado
From Colorado Springs, take a 45-minute, beautiful drive to the mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado.