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Parker Ranch July 4th Rodeo and Horse Races
WAIMEA, HAWAI’I, July 2024 – Parker Ranch is excited to announce the 60th Annual July 4th Rodeo and Horse Races on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea*.
The July 4th Rodeo celebrates the community and commemorates Waimea’s unique ranching way of life and culture. This rodeo is a long-standing tradition that promotes camaraderie as well as friendly competition amongst the various Hawaiʻi Island ranches. It is a great opportunity to witness the skills that have made Hawaiian paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) famous throughout the world. The paniolo will compete in various events, including Horse Races, Ranch Mugging, Team Roping, Poʻo Wai U and more.
Gates open at 7:00 am and you can enjoy a variety of crafts and food from local vendors, as well as keiki activities, such as a petting zoo and pony rides. Parker Ranch commemorative logo items will be conveniently available at the Paniolo Preservation Society booth. Fast-paced rodeo action begins shortly after the 9:00 am grand entry and continues non-stop until 1:00 pm.
Each year Parker Ranch recognizes an individual or group who has contributed to our island community. This year Parker Ranch will honor Senator Lorraine Inouye.
Visit Kamuela Hardwoods, Paniolo Preservation Society or Waimea Butcher Shop to purchase tickets at a special price of $10. You may also purchase tickets online for $12 plus applicable fees and taxes. Tickets purchased at the gate will be $15. This will be a family friendly event, so please no pets and no alcohol. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Rain or shine, the paniolo will ride! For more information about the event and online ticket sales, please visit www.parkerranch.com.
We would like to thank the many businesses that make this event possible.
*The rodeo grounds are located at 67-1349 Ala Ohia Street, off Mamalahoa Highway or Highway 190 in Waimea. The rodeo grounds are approximately 40 miles and 60 miles from the Kona and Hilo International Airports, respectively.
About Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch was established in 1847 and operates on over 130,000 acres of land on the Island of Hawai’i. The cattle ranching business under Parker Ranch Inc. remains a vital component of contemporary Parker Ranch operations. Parker Ranch Inc. is a subsidiary of Parker Ranch Foundation Trust, a non-profit organization that supports four beneficiaries: Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Parker School, North Hawaii Community Hospital and Hawaii Community Foundation. The mission of Parker Ranch Foundation Trust is to maintain and improve a unique quality of life in the Waimea area. For more information on the Parker Ranch legacy and history, visit our website at www.prft.org and www.parkerranch.com.