Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 7PM
Back in 1944, when the newly formed Gerry Volunteer Fire Department was looking for ways to fund-raise, many thought that the idea of a rodeo wouldn’t succeed for even one year — but they certainly were wrong.
Each summer, the tiny hamlet of Gerry hosts the longest-running Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo east of the Mississippi. For four days this quiet little village becomes “The Rodeo Capital of the East” as approximately 225 professional cowboys and cowgirls from more than 30 states roll into town and pay their entry fees to compete for more than $50,000 in prize money across four performances.
Join Rodeo Chairman Tom Atwell for a talk on the 82-year history of this annual tradition.
Admission is FREE (Donations are Gratefully Accepted)
