Wranglers herd cattle April 30, 2022, for steer roping at the Pavilion on the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds during the annual Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend.

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend is fast approaching at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, and the Round-Up Pavilion.

This annual event was created as a celebration of Eastern Oregon’s great legacy as cattlemen and ranchers, giving an opportunity to reconnect with the region’s ranching roots.

Pendleton Cattle Barons is a nonprofit organization that uses 100% of the weekend’s proceeds to provide scholarships for regional students who are attending college and majoring in agriculture.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 5, the trade show opens to the public in the main hall of the convention center. A live western artistry contest will be held from noon to 3 p.m.

At 5 p.m., the Round-up Pavilion doors will open followed by the ranch rodeo at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 kids.

On Saturday, May 6, rounds 1 and 2 of breakaway roping start at 7:30 a.m. The ranch horse and working stock dog championship begin at 10 a.m.

A trade show, western artistry show and sale starts at 9 a.m. Saturday in the convention center. Pre-auction awards will be presented along with an introduction and announcement of this year’s scholarship winners at 2:30 p.m.

The excitement continues with the North American Stock Saddle Bronc Championship and Breakaway Finals at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 kids.

Combination tickets for both Friday’s ranch rodeo and Saturday’s saddle bronc event are $35 adults, $15 kids.

Ending the night will be a live performance by Tylor and the Train Robbers from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Also on Saturday, the annual Buckaroo BBQ challenge welcomes the public to put their barbecue skills to the test and compete for the $5,000 prize pool, awards and bragging rights. The challenge will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the convention center’s west parking lot.

People’s choice buttons will go on sale at 11 a.m. followed by a tri-tip tasting and people’s choice voting from 1-2 p.m. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets for the Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend can be purchased in advance at cattlebarons.pendletontickets.com. For more information visit www.cattlebarons.net.