U.P. Rodeo, Inc. is a Michigan non-profit corporation. It's goals are to promote the growth of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, promote increased tourism to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, provide the opportunity for community service groups, charities, churches, schools and 4-H groups to raise money for their organizations.

Thank you!

Our thanks go out to the many people who help to make this annual event such a great success. To each and every person who has volunteered time and energy, contributed financially or provided support in any way, we say “thank you”.

We are especially grateful to the local business community, which has supported to rodeo so faithfully.

U.P. Championship Rodeo would like to thank Dr. Lorene Lindstrom, DVM for her time and veterinary services. Dr. Lindstrom has been an instrumental part of the success of the rodeo and without her continued service, the rodeo would not be the same.

We would also like to thank Ed Zychowski, of Norway, for his wonderful photography.  

Last but not least, we want to thank you- the fans of rodeo. With out your patronage our hometown rodeo would not be possible.

Pro rodeo is quickly becoming one of the top rated spectator sports in the United States and we are proud to call Iron River and the Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo home to the longest running Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association rodeo in Michigan. We look forward to filling the grand stands this summer and hope to see you there!