Rodeo Celina was born out of the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce’s mission to improve and grow the area’s agritourism coinciding with the City of Celina’s goals. Meetings with Punk Carter, the Celina Economic Development Corporation, and the city of Celina centered around building an arena that would be used for rodeos, concerts, & stock shows, while the Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Celina Chamber Foundation decided to contribute a rodeo that will benefit the Celina ISD Agriculture Department and Future Farmers of America organization.
While leaders work toward securing an arena location in Celina, the Chamber Foundation and Rodeo Celina are committed to establishing and growing agritourism through holding the inaugural event at Southfork Ranch. The site of the popular 1970s-1980s evening soap opera “Dallas”, Southfork Ranch is donating the use of the facilities for the rodeo and is installing a new arena and stands to accommodate the first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association rodeo event in Collin County.
Melissa Cromwell, President of the Greater Celina Chamber Foundation, shared “We are striving for a top-notch experience and are serious about agritourism and keeping with our Western culture and heritage. Rodeo Celina fits into the mission of the Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Foundation by supporting local business, contributing to the development of agriculture-focused organizations in our schools, and helping grow the Celina area as a tourism destination.” Rodeo Celina, with REX Real Estate as Title Sponsor, will have a minimum of 10 contestants per event and eight events during each show to include bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, women’s bronc riding, tie-down roping, and other exciting events. Rodeo Celina is a qualifying rodeo for Nationals Final Rodeo held in Las Vegas in December.
Each Rodeo Celina theme night is sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health with a portion of the profits donated to area non-profit organizations.
Friday, May 31st
“Thank a Veteran”
Profits from Friday’s events will be donated to Celina American Legion Post #145. The American Legion is a patriotic veteran’s organization that strives to enhance the lives of America’s veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by their devotion to mutual helpfulness. The Celina post assists veterans in services and benefits education, awards student scholarships, and participates in Wreaths Across America and Toys for Tots. Rodeo attendees are encouraged to wear military green to support veterans. Email celinapost145@gmail.com for more information on Celina American Legion Post #145
Saturday, June 1st
“Tough Enough to Wear Pink”
Profits from Saturday’s rodeo will be donated to Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation. This foundation is for women who are going through breast cancer treatment and need help with meals, transportation, house cleaning and yard maintenance, laundry assistance, and other tasks so she can focus on gaining strength. Wear pink on Saturday to support the 1 in 8 women who will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. For more info, see tumanbreastcancer.org.
Sunday, June 2nd
“Orange Out”
Sunday is a matinee and designed for the whole family. Profits will be donated to Celina Future Farmers of America and Celina ISD Ag Department. Don’t forget to wear Bobcat orange to show your support for Celina.
To purchase themed t-shirts and tickets for Rodeo Celina, visit RodeoCelina.com. For Rodeo Celina sponsorship opportunities, contact Melissa Cromwell, President of Greater Celina Chamber Foundation, at melissa@celinachamber.org.
“We are excited for what Rodeo Celina will do for the Celina community once the arena is built as a destination complex with hotels and restaurants. We know it will draw visitors to the area and will have great economic impact once fully developed.” Melissa Cromwell, Greater Celina Chamber Foundation