Idaho's Oldest Rodeo - The War Bonnet Round Up

06/23/2026

Learn a bit more about our Free Wednesday Night Kick-Off Event, Idaho Falls singer, Andrea Alonso in this East Idaho News article. 🎙

~But no matter where her career takes her, Alonso hasn’t forgotten her East Idaho roots. She’ll return home to perform at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, the War Bonnet Round Up in Idaho Falls on July 29.~

Toyota's Wild West Family Fest, Wednesday, July 29th at the Skilling Arena Sandy Downs

IDAHO FALLS — You know a singer is serious about a music career when they’re willing to take a chance by packing up, leaving friends and family behind, and driving 25 hours to Nashville. That’s exactly what Idaho Falls singer Andrea Alonso did last January. Now, it appears the gamble might be ...

06/21/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the men who show up with steady hands, big hearts, and the kind of quiet strength that shapes families and communities.
From the dads in the arena dirt to the ones cheering from the stands…
From the fathers raising the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls…
To the stepdads, grandpas, uncles, mentors, and every man who loves a child as his own, you’re the backbone of this Western way of life.
The War Bonnet Round Up is proud to honor you.
Your guidance, grit, and love make moments like this possible. The hugs, the homecomings, the memories that last long after the dust settles.
Happy Father’s Day to the men who lead with heart.
We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re grateful for the way you show up, year after year. 🪶

06/20/2026

Come see our War Bonnet Princess, Edie Barnes, today at the Teton Horse Experience. 👑

06/20/2026

Come see us today at The Idaho Falls Farmer’s Market!

06/20/2026

Check out the Famers Market in Idaho Falls, then stop by the WBRU Association booth for rifle raffle tickets, swag, and info about our 115th celebration! 🪶🎊

06/19/2026

The War Bonnet Round Up brings Idaho together every summer. This season, American Airlines helps you reconnect with the people and places you love with nonstop flights from IDA to Chicago O’Hare. Your journey home, or onward, starts at aa.com.
Idaho Falls Regional Airport II American Airlines

06/17/2026

2025 WBRU Champion, Daxtyn Field Interview with PRCA Announcer, Zack Ekstrom about his 89 point ride on Korkow Rodeos ⚓️K, Rubber Match.

We are an IdaGold Series stop for all PRCA & WPRA Contestants to WIN a piece of $28,000!
Idaho Falls, Idaho Pro Rodeo powered by Toyota
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06/17/2026

🗳 Voting is Now Open!

War Bonnet Round-Up is officially on the voting ballot for Best Of Greater Idaho Falls and can be found in Annual Event/Festival and Charity Event!

Vote at bestofgreateridahofalls.com (also at this link) https://bestofgreateridahofalls.com/vote/ #

Vote Daily: Voting is open until Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Fans of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo (and beyond) can vote once per day.

*If you start at the home page of Best of Greater Idaho Falls, click the ">Voting Starts Here" then "Activities & Entertainment" then "Annual Event/Festival" then check the box for War Bonnet Round-Up !!

If we’ve ever made your summer a little louder, dustier, or more unforgettable, we’d be grateful for your vote.

Help us win this thing, Idaho Falls!

06/17/2026

‼️Calling all Mutton Busters (Aka Kid Sheep Riders!)‼️
Mutton Bustin Qualifier, in conjunction with our Teton Toyota Wild West Family Fest, is open for registration!
Slots from 4:15PM through 6:00PM, Wednesday, July 29th. 15-minutes sessions, with (7) total time slots available. Lots of room for up and comer Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Link to the WBRU Pgae, select "Mutton Bustin" and it will take you to the sign up page 🐑
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/1959/Kids-Activities

06/16/2026

For 115 years, the War Bonnet Round Up has been woven into the heart of Idaho Falls, a place where tradition, community, and Western heritage come alive.

Today, we’re humbled to share that we’ve been nominated for Best of Greater Idaho Falls… and now we need your help to bring this award home to Sandy Downs.

This honor belongs to every fan in the stands, every volunteer behind the scenes, and every family who calls this rodeo “home.”

🗳️ Voting opens June 17 at noon

If we’ve ever made your summer a little louder, dustier, or more unforgettable, we’d be grateful for your vote.

Help us win this thing, Idaho Falls!

https://bestofgreateridahofalls.com/