Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo

06/23/2026

Our Hoot Gibson Rodeo Princess, Macie, recently had the opportunity to attend the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, Nebraska, and what an unforgettable experience it was!

During her time there, Macie had the honor of meeting Miss Rodeo America, Olivia Favero, as well as John Cook. She participated in Grand Entry each night and enjoyed seeing a different side of the rodeo industry while representing Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo. Macie also got to witness the crowning of the new 2027 Miss rodeo Nebraska Kelsey Hutton! Congratulations Kelsey!

When she wasn’t at the rodeo grounds, Macie spent time shopping, riding horses ba****ck with friends, and making memories that will last a lifetime. One of her favorite parts of the trip was getting to ride with friends before and after the rodeo. The laughter, conversations, and friendships made the experience even more special.

Macie traveled with Little Miss Wahoo Rodeo, Macadia Soll, and enjoyed spending time with friends, including Monroe Johnson. She also got to visit the famous Sinclair dinosaur and, of course, sample plenty of rodeo food including the brisket mac and cheese, which she says was amazing!

Beyond the fun, Macie learned so much from the queens and royalty members she met throughout the week. Hearing their stories and experiencing a larger rodeo gave her a greater appreciation for the sport and the opportunities that come with being rodeo royalty.

Thank you, Buffalo Bill Rodeo, for the memories, friendships, and experiences. We are so proud of Macie and the way she continues to represent the Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo and our community wherever she goes! ❤️🤠👑

06/18/2026

The Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo is currently seeking event sponsors for next years rodeo, and we invite businesses and individuals to be part of this special tradition.

An event sponsor is a business or individual who chooses to sponsor a specific rodeo event during both nights of the rodeo. Sponsorship opportunities include crowd-favorite events such as bull riding, breakaway roping, and tie-down roping and more!

As an event sponsor, your name will be prominently featured in the arena. A custom sponsor flag will be created and carried through the arena prior to the start of your sponsored event, and your business or name will be announced as the official event sponsor. In addition to this recognition, sponsors are compensated with rodeo tickets, social media recognition and the promotion of your great business. This provides the opportunity to attend and enjoy the event with clients, employees, family, or friends.

This partnership offers meaningful visibility while demonstrating your support for our rodeo, our contestants, and our community. Our sponsors play a vital role in making this event possible, and we are truly grateful for their involvement. If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, we would love to connect with you.

Please message us if you would like to become an event sponsor!

06/16/2026

Our Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo Princess, Macie, had a wonderful time representing our rodeo at the Clarkson Rodeo this past week!

Macie proudly rode in the grand entry carrying the American flag and even lent a helping hand by pushing cattle throughout the rodeo. We love seeing our royalty step up and get involved wherever they go!

Can we also take a moment to appreciate the Hoot Gibson crown and chaps? Our lovely chaps are sponsored by Buckin Bucks of Newcastle, NE (Mobile ATM service) and the crown sponsored by Burt/Washington County Ducks Unlimited and Scott Olson of Tekamah, NE!

The combination of our beautiful new royalty gear and Macie’s smile makes for a picture perfect representation of our rodeo. She wears them with pride and represents the Hoot Gibson family so well.

Thank you, Macie, for continuing to promote our rodeo and western heritage with such enthusiasm. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where your reign takes you next! ❤️🤠👑

06/13/2026

✨ Parade Day Fun! ✨

Today our Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo Queen had the opportunity to ride in the Mondamin Heritage Days Parade! 🎉

She proudly represented our rodeo while riding with her drill team, the Loess Hills Heatwave Drill Team. We love seeing our royalty out in the community sharing their passion for horses and western heritage!

Cate Brunow
2026 Hoot Gibson Rodeo Queen

06/13/2026

Need something to do on this rainy day? Print off a copy, color it, and send it it! It’s free, fun and super easy!

06/12/2026

Hoot Gibson Coloring Contest Reminder! 🤠🎨

Don’t forget to finish coloring your Hoot Gibson Rodeo coloring pages and turn them in for a chance to win a prize!

If you picked up one of our entry books day of the rodeo you saw these coloring pages!

We have THREE age divisions, so every young artist has a chance to shine. 🌟

🖍️ To enter:
• Color your Hoot Gibson coloring page
• Submit your finished masterpiece to us
• Send your entry through Facebook Messenger by DMing us a photo of the completed page
• Be sure to include the child’s name and age with your submission

In TWO WEEKS, we’ll post all of the entries and let the public help choose our winners! 🏆

We can’t wait to see all of your creativity, color, and rodeo spirit. So grab those crayons, markers, and colored pencils and get coloring!

📸 Entries must be submitted to be eligible for judging and prizes.

Thank you to all of our young cowboys and cowgirls for participating. We can’t wait to see your artwork! ❤️🤠

06/11/2026

Thank you to our amazing community for your support! Without you, there would be no rodeo!

Sandhills Energy
JDR Farms Trucking
Craig Cattle Co.
First Notheast Bank of Nebraska
Kelly Ryan Equipment
Critters on The Move
Weston's Farm Equipment
Maslowsky Grading
Harms Equipment Co. LLC
Tipsy Pig
Dan & Kathy Burghardt
Midwest Title
The Deemer Family
Cubby's
Midwest Service Co.
Memorial Community Hospital and Health Systems - Cottonwood Clinic
Lee Valley Auction
Hwy 75 Chem
Nebraska Iowa Helicopter
Herman Insurance Agencies: Cardinal Insurance, Hillcreek Insurance, Brokerage Services Inc
Evan Bisson: Farm Bureau Financial Sevices
Farm & Home Insurance
Chuck Rogers Auto Sales
Red Barn
Allison Electric
Bomgaars
WCB - Washington County Bank - Tekamah
Brenneis Insurance
Burt County Public Power
F/S Contracting & Reconstruction
The Pump Shop
Northeast Eyecare
Shamburg Auto Supply
Ronnie's Bar
Farmers Union Insurance: Vickie Elliott Insurance
Orsi Nursery
Oakland Heights
Pete's Pizza
Connealy Insurance
Morrow Kennels
FNIC
Goldstein Consturction
Brummond Disposal
Al Kjilgaard
Lydick Lawncare
Craven Welding
Cassie Z Photography
The Well
Dairy King
Dairy Queen - West Point
Wagner Tire
Cornhusker Dirt and Turf
McDonald's - West Point
Greg's Barber Shop
Masters Hand Boutique Bakery
Tri-County Saddle Club & Lee Valley
Buckin' Bucks of Newcastle, NE
Heidi Lindberg
TomJack Hay Company
Ducks Unlimited of Burt and Washington County and Scott Olson of Tekamah
Coveted Collections
Erika Dunn
Megan Olson and Taylor Bolling
Lauren Bromm
Pounds Printing

Thank you again to Duckworth Rodeo Productions for being such a pleasure to work with, and thank you to Tekamah Fire & Rescue for supplying your EMS services each night.

06/10/2026

Our official photographer has done it again! Cassie Z Photography is incredible at what she does! Take a look! Thank you Cassie!

The Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo photos are live!!

Don't forget all photos are proofs and will be edited once purchased! Screenshotting is prohibited and a terrible thing to do to photographers that work their butts off!

06/07/2026

Hello everyone!

My name is Macie Middlebrooks, and I am 13 years old. I will be an 8th grader at Fremont Middle School this fall.

My horse, Taxie, is an 8-year-old buckskin, and we’ve been riding together for almost three years. She loves to run, and so do I, which makes us the perfect team!

Taxie and I are members of the Wahoo Thundering Hooves Drill Team, compete in barrel racing at local rodeos, and participate in my local 4-H club. Through these experiences, I have learned that success comes from hard work, dedication, and the determination to achieve your goals.

I am incredibly excited for the upcoming rodeo season and all the opportunities that come with serving as the Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo Princess. I look forward to meeting new people, representing the rodeo community, and sharing my passion for horses wherever I go.

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I can’t wait to see you at an arena near you!

— Macie Middlebrooks
Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo Princess 🩷🐴

06/07/2026

Hello everyone! My name is Cate Brunow, and I am 15 years old. I will be a sophomore at Woodbine High School this fall.

I have loved horses for as long as I can remember. In fact, when I was just 18 months old, my parents made the mistake of putting me on a horse for the very first time—and they’ve been stuck with my horse obsession ever since!

I am an active member of my local 4-H club, where I show horses and participate in a variety of other projects. Recently, I discovered a second passion through my school’s Marine Corps JROTC program, which has taught me valuable lessons in leadership, discipline, and teamwork.

I have looked up to rodeo queens my entire life, so having the opportunity to serve as your 2026 Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo Queen is truly a dream come true. I am incredibly honored and grateful to begin this journey, and I am so excited to share this year with all of you.

Thank you for your support, and I can’t wait for all the memories and adventures that lie ahead! ❤️👑🐴