Grand Entry will pay tribute to the 13 fallen soldiers in Afghanistan
CRESTON — It has been a summer of rodeos, but it wouldn't be complete without our very own Creston Classic Rodeo, which celebrates 25 years, Sept. 16 through 19.
Since the 1990s, the Creston Classic Rodeo (CCR) has embodied the hometown rodeo spirit. The first CCR was held on Sept. 14 and 15 in 1996 as a fundraiser for a community center.
Creston is a community known for its resiliency and can-do attitude. They have come together to build their church, school, jail, and firehouse. They maintain their own roads and are always willing to lend a hand to neighbors when they need it.
The first Saturday on the first-ever CCR held a barn dance at the Loading Chute with music from Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band. That Sunday, folks gathered for Cowboy Church led by Pastor Scott Bond.
Rohrer Hay and Feed was one of CCR's first sponsors and still supports the rodeo today.
Of course, some lessons were learned from that first rodeo.
They could have used some more water on the arena, but none the less it was a great event that immediately became a community tradition.
Terrie Estrada, a committee member, said, "It's a real family-oriented rodeo."
If you've ever been to a rodeo, then you know it is a place where patriotism is embraced and where the American flag shines. So it goes to say patriotism and rodeos go together like peanut butter and jelly.
"We are extremely patriotic--you'll never see a knee bend at a rodeo. Not this one, not ever," said Estrada.
The CCR always shares their love for their country, but they will take an extra step to honor the 13 fallen soldiers in Afghanistan this year. Thirteen flags will ride in for the rodeo's grand entry, followed by singing the National Anthem and prayer.
As we look back on 25 years of the CCR, we also celebrate all the accomplishments it has made in the community. The rodeo has raised funds for CATCH, which has renovated the old Station 43 Fire House into a community center.
The CCR has embodied the spirit of Creston and put it into a sport that has stood the test of time, keeps traditions of the west alive, and never forgets.
Tickets are $5 each and sold at the gate. In addition, there will be apparel, food, and beverages for sale.
For more information on the CCR, visitcrestonclassicrodeo.org
2021 Rodeo Schedule
Thursday 9/16 - Jackpot Team Roping/sign up at 5:00 p.m. and Rope at 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9/17 - Jackpot Barrel Race/time only at 4:00 p.m. and Race at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9/18 - Grand Entry at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9/19 - Grand Entry at 12:00 p.m.
A special thank you to this year's sponsors:
Premier Sponsors
Best Ever Pads / Ryan and Tammy WhiteKey Termite and Pest Control / Tyler BennetPremier Ag / Glen and Annie McWilliamsRohrer Hay and Feed / Linda RohrerLong Branch Saloon/ Brian and Christine PrittSpurr Co./ Dave Spurr
Diamond Horseshoe
California Custom Trailer & Power SportsCalportland Construction/ Doyle DavisMidstate Solid Waste and Recycle / Brad GoodrowOutback Internet LLC / John ReesWayne Cooper Ag Services / Charity DohertyWilson Creek Comm./ Steve and Kristie Terry
Golden Horseshoe
American Riviera Bank / Ann HansenAptos Smoke Tree LLC / Mike RomelfangerBitterwater Outfitters / Tara GrantBlue Sky Ranch / Karen WillerCentral Coast Trailer / Pam WilkenChristensen Equine Vet Services / Justin ChristensenGreg’s Porta Potty’s / Greg PerezHubbell Real Estate Group/ David HubbellMark’s Tire Service / Mark and Lisa JenningsMovement For Life Phys. Therapy/ Jason RodaNutrien Ag Services/ Darin ChabotPlasvacc USA Inc. / Heather AlspachPamela Pierson and Mike YoungShadle Insurance/ Jon and Elizabeth ShadleWater Gap Saver LLC / Mike and Terrie EstradaWildWind Manor/ Oksana and Shandon TovtHartzell Horizontal Drilling/ Jim HartzellZapata Ranch/ Steve C. Boneso
Silver Horseshoe
2D Ryan Ranch / Noel and Nancy Ryan777 Auction Company / Jessica BertoniAction Glass / Paula BrownAllgood Cust. Leather/ Matt and Meagan AllgoodA.Spurr Trucking/ Ashley SpurrBerkshire Hathaway Home Services / Jana LynKabaBernard Ranch/ Ron BernardBlarney Stone Ranch/ Jeff VanNestBrowder Painting / Ryan and Jennifer BrowderCabernet Links Golf/ Gwen ErskineCentral Coast Propane / Scott LindbergCoast Pipe / Kris BroucaretDouble Barrel Blues/ Brittany GambleEmpey Inc. Custom Homes / Julie EmpeyFarriers Warehouse/ Murt and Jessica StewartFilipponi & Thompson Drilling / Ned ThompsonGreg Wiemann Const./ G. WiemannGiubbini, Bob and DonnaGranite Ridge Christian Camp / Brad ZimmerHouck, Chuck and VikkiJ B Dewar Inc. / Ken DewarMazzi Well Drilling/ Chad and Katy MazziNavajo Rock and Sand/ Judy LewisPacwell Consulting / Mike HorwathPaso Robles Pioneer Day/ Shane McCormackJeff and Alyssa RigbyR&S Enterprises/ Raymond and Susan SmithSierra Thompson Fine Art/ Sierra ThompsonThe Loading Chute/ David and Dana ZepedaViborg Sand and Gravel / Paul Viborg
Friends of the Rodeo
Crestonnews.org/ Ann SpencerFarm Supply Co./ Pam PickeringIdler’s/ Jennifer IdlerShadow Run Vineyard & Winery/ Les and Susan EvansThe Metal Shed/ Bruce and Rosie HebronWestern Janitor Supply Co./ Linda BussBernice RaymondDave Christy
Kids Dummy Roping
Rohrer Hay and Feed