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36th Canadian Finals Rodeo in the History books - Edmonton

by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | November 15, 2009 at 05:22 pm

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Calgary holds the Calgary Stampede in the summer and now it was Edmonton's turn. Cowboys from all over the United States and Canada gathered at Rexall Place, the Home of the Edmonton Oilers, for the 36th Canadian Finals Rodeo.

120 world class athletes competed for a purse of $1.27 Million Dollars. Cowboys and Cowgirls (Barry would like some of them in their tight jeans and pretty hats) competed in Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, Saddle bronc riding, Bull riding and Barrel Racing.

This years event had an audience of more than 83,000 people. Rodeo is Edmonton's largest tourist attraction in the fall.

All the week's results and payout purses are here.

36th Canadian finals rodeo rides off into the sunset

With six action packed performances over five days and bragging rights on the line, 120 of the world’s best rodeo athletes competed against world-class stock and the clock at Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) for a share of a record $1.27 million dollars.

Rodeo fans were treated to exciting white-knuckled action in the dirt as the west turned wild in Edmonton. From November 11-15, 83,904 fans kicked up their heels at the 36th CFR at Rexall Place.

CFR is considered the pinnacle of the rodeo season and is one of Alberta’s biggest tourism draws in the fall.

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Rhonda J Mangus

at 17:34 on November 15th, 2009

I love the rodeo, albertacowpoke. Thanks for this -- ! $1.27 million dollars is quite the 'purse':)!

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 17:38 on November 15th, 2009

Yes the purse was quite high and is growing each year. Of course cowboys only get paid if they win. Being a rodeo cowboy is quite the lifestyle.

YankeeJim

at 19:14 on November 15th, 2009

Do they have indoor fireworks?

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 19:26 on November 15th, 2009

There is a small array of fireworks as you would see in inside concerts or even hockey games. Obviously safety has to be a concern.

Rhonda J Mangus

at 17:40 on November 15th, 2009

Isn't it though (quite the lifestyle)!

marianmo

at 18:40 on November 15th, 2009

someday i d like to see the rodeo in edmonton or calgary...have been at small ones ...very exciting

Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke

at 18:53 on November 15th, 2009

Thank for commenting marianmo, someday you just might get there. After all you can see Edmonton from Mission lol.

marianmo

at 19:36 on November 15th, 2009

lol ya think...all i see right now is rain lol

Barry ORegan

at 09:24 on November 16th, 2009

Hey, since you are referring to me my friend, you know I have been known to cut ,rope and ride in my younger days! I will provide a photo or two of me in my finest hour, Barry Artiste a cowboy? Will wonders ever cease?