#72 Benton Rodeo Celebrates 39 years of Professional Rodeo in 2024.

Apr 9, 2024

Dan Stoneham, Benton Area Rodeo Association committee member, talks about 39 years of award-winning rodeo history. How they started this great Pennsylvania rodeo, of the American Professional Rodeo Association in 1985 and how they raised money for the Benton Community. How a farmer, eager to support the cause, donated his land, how the Golf Course provided spectator parking and how the committee sold tickets from the trunk of a car. Dan talks about relocating the rodeo to its current location, building the rodeo grounds, starting the Special Kids Roundup, the rodeo committee structure, the volunteers that make it all possible, and the continued benefit to the community.

We hope that you enjoy.

Resources:

Benton Rodeo Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/bentonrodeo

Benton Rodeo Website

https://bentonrodeo.com/

American Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/aprarodeo

International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/iprarodeo

New York State Rodeo Museum

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159615314694489

Beyond the Chutes Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093822821241

Beyond the Chutes Webpage

https://beyondthechutes.show/

ParaSight Systems

https://www.parasightsystem.com/

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