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The Coastal Farm & Ranch NPRA Rodeo presented by ABBAS Well & Pump

Wednesday July 29- Saturday August 1, 2026

Every night at the Wilco Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo presented by Indian Head Casino, the 2026 Coastal NPRA Rodeo presented by ABBAS features Championship NPRA action inside the First Interstate Bank Center.

Grand Entry
Wednesday: 6:30 pm
Thursday: 6:30 pm
Friday: 6:30 pm
Saturday: 7:00 pm

Sunday August 2, 2026

Sunday afternoon at the Wilco Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo presented by Indian Head Casino, we go head-to-head for the one-day Hooker Creek Duel in the Desert, where some of the Northwest’s top High School Rodeo athletes battle it out in a six-person tournament to determine who earns the title of Best in the West.

Bull Riding Where cowboys engage in a test of nerves against a bull.

A thick braided bullrope, complete with handhold, is wrapped around the bull and weighed down by a cowbell that allows the rope to fall when the ride is over.

Barrel Racing Barrel Racing requires control, attention to detail, and a close partnership between horse and rider. Competing against the clock, contestants circle three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern and race back across the scoreline.

Tie Down Roping Cowboy and horse re-create one of ranching’s oldest tasks: roping and tying an animal.

Speed and skill are key in this event. The cowboy must quickly rope the calf, dismount on the run to reach it, turn it on its side, and tie three of its legs.

Steer Wrestling Cowboy vs the clock! This requires coordination and strength. The steer wrestler waits on horseback, when he gives a nod, steer is released for a 12-ft. head start. The cowboy chases the steer, then grabs its horns to bring it to a halt.

Saddle Bronc Rhythm between a cowboy and his horse is key in Saddle Bronc.

A cowboy holds on to the rein connected to the horse’s halter, If his hand placement is too low on the rein, he could be pulled over the front; too high, and he may be bucked off the back.

Bareback Rrider holds on to the leather handhold of a rigging—The higher the spurs, the higher the score.

The stress on the cowboy’s arm is intense as it absorbs most of the horse's power, but he needs to hold on for at least 8 seconds.

Team Ropinig Team roping requires two riders: a header and a heeler. The header ropes the steer’s horns and turns it, setting up the heeler to rope the back legs. A one-leg catch adds 5 seconds. Time stops when both riders face each other.

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo

Visiting Royalty Registration

We’re excited to welcome visiting royalty to help us celebrate "Fair Days & Rodeo Nights”. Please read the guidelines below before completing your registration.

How Participation Works:

Total performances: 4
Spots per performance: 20 visiting royalty
Tickets: Each registered title holder receives 2 tickets per performance (one for the title holder and one for their chaperone or guest).

Registration is first-come, first-served and is designed to be fair and easy for everyone.

Registration closes: July 15, 2026, or when performances and waitlists are full.

Grand Entry:

Rodeo Sanctioning and grand entry restrictions require that we only take visiting royalty who are representing a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) or Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA) sanctioned rodeo, along with past Deschutes County Rodeo Queens. We will also welcome non-sanctioned titles and introduce them from a designated site in our grandstands.

We look forward to your participation! Please fill out the registration form linked below!

Registration Form

Contact Information

Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center

3800 SW Airport Way

Redmond, Oregon 97756

Main: (541) 548-2711

Fax: (541) 923-1652

RV Park: (541) 585-1569

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