06/02/2026
Please share! Lander Pioneer Days Rodeo contestants for the iconic July 3 and 4 Rodeo need to enter on Saturday, June 20 between 12-5 p.m. by calling in their entries to the Lander Old Timer’s Rodeo Association (LOTRA) phone numbers: 307-349-8070, 307-349-8108, and 307-349-1981.
There will be payouts of $20,000 added to the 132nd Fremont Toyota Pioneer Days Rodeo, known as “The World’s Oldest Paid Rodeo,” held July 3rd and 4th in Lander, Wyoming. For rodeo roughstock and steer wrestling contestants, $1,000 of added money will be paid out each night. This includes the Women’s and Men’s Ranch Bronc Riding, along with Bull Riding, Saddle and Ba****ck Bronc Riding, and Steer Wrestling - all rough stock will be competing for the added money July 3 and July 4. The anticipated Men’s and Women’s Indian Relay Races also have $1000 added money each night, plus $500 added for the Youth Indian Relay Race.
Contestants will be registered in the order in which they call, on a first-come, first-served basis. Slack is July 3, after the performance rodeo. More information is available at https://www.lotra.org/rodeo-contestant-entry
See the LOTRA.org website for the entry fees and added money for all events. Stock Contractors for 2026 are Rawhide Rodeo Co. for Rough Stock, Griemsman Stock for Timed Event Stock, and Jace Mitchell for Steer Riding & Mini Bulls.