Events & Schedule
From spring coronation to rodeo week in July, Chief Joseph Days brings our community together year-round.
coronation
Saturday April 18th
At the Thunder Room! It promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, elegance, and celebration.
Social Hour: 5:00 PM
Program Begins: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM Brought to you by Z's BBQ!
Live & Silent Auction
Announcement of Queen: Approx. 8:30PM
Live Music & Dancing to followeducation.
Ranch Rodeo Weekend
Trail Ride & Dinner
Friday June 26th
Saddle up for a scenic ride through the Wallowa Lake East Moraine alongside friends, family, and fellow ranchers. Riders depart from the Harley Tucker Arena at 12:30pm.
Evening: Dinner & Auction
6 PM • Thunder Room
Join us for a night of food, fellowship, and fundraising. Enjoy a hearty meal, live auction, and a chance to connect with the ranching community.
All proceeds benefit the Chief Joseph Days Scholarship Fund, supporting students pursuing college or trade-school education.
Ranch rodeo
Saturday June 27th 2PM
Watch working ranch teams from across the Northwest compete in real-life events:
Team Sorting
Branding
Team Pasture Roping
Team Doctoring
PLUS stick horse races for all kids in attendance!
July 21–26, 2026 • Harley Tucker Memorial Arena
Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Week
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
You're invited to the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as we celebrate the incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our rodeo legacy.
Bucking Horse Stampede
Kick off the 80th Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo with one of the most thrilling and iconic traditions in the West – the Bucking Horse Stampede!
On Tuesday July 21, our powerful bucking horses thunder down Main Street in beautiful Joseph, Oregon, bringing the energy and excitement of rodeo week straight through town. It’s a jaw-dropping sight you don’t want to miss – the perfect way to welcome rodeo fans near and far!
Free to attend – line the sidewalks early for the best view
Bring your camera – it's a favorite for photographers and families
Celebrate the beginning of rodeo week in true CJD style
Get ready for the sights, sounds, and heart-pounding hooves of the CJD Bucking Horse Stampede!
Buckaroo Rodeo
The Buckaroo Rodeo returns to the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo event lineup. Open to special needs children and adults regardless of age.
Events:
Stick and bouncy horse races
Dummy Steer Roping
Dummy Bucking Bull Riding
Goat Tail Untying
Ride in the famous Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Stagecoach
All contestants will be awarded a buckle, t-shirt, hat, bandana, lariat, and ticket to the Wednesday PRCA Rodeo performance.
Contestants are invited to join the Grand Entry during the PRCA performance on the stagecoach. Entries begin on Wednesday, July 22nd at 9:30 am at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena.
Family Night- PRCA Rodeo Performance #1
Join Us for Family Night at the 80th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo!
Feel the thunder and experience an unforgettable evening with us at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo! Family Night is packed with fun, excitement, and entertainment for everyone.
Event Highlights:
The Thunder Room: Enjoy special entertainment for children, including a bounce house and a mechanical bull.
Family-Friendly Dance: Join us for a lively dance session at the Thunder Room following the rodeo $5 cover charge.
And much more...
Miles For Mammograms Walk
Join Us for the 19th Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" Campaign!
Walk with us to support a world without breast cancer. Every step we take together brings us closer to a cure. Let's show our strength and solidarity in the fight against breast cancer.
Event Details:
Date: July 23, 2025
Check-In: 8:00 AM
Walk Begins: 9:00 AM
Location: Harley Tucker Rodeo Grounds 405 W Wallowa Ave Joseph, OR 97846
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night PRCA Rodeo Performance #2 – 7 PM
Gates open at 6PM PRCA Rodeo action starts at 7PM
Auctions and TETWP Merchandise: Participate in our auction and purchase TETWP merchandise to support the cause.
Donations: We will be accepting donations for the TETWP program, with all proceeds going to Wallowa Memorial Hospital to provide free mammograms to women in Wallowa County.
Junior Parade
The CJD Junior Parade is always a big crowd pleaser on Friday morning, July 24, 2026, when over a hundred youngsters – from infants to teens – dressed up in all kinds of costumes to entertain Chief Joseph Days’ crowds.
PRCA Rodeo Performance #3
Gates open at 6:00 p.m., pre-rodeo entertainment until 7 p.m. when PRCA Rodeo Action starts with the Grand Entry.
Grand Parade
On Saturday morning at 10:00 you will find thousands of spectators crowding the sidewalks of Joseph to watch close to 100 entries in the grand parade at Chief Joseph Days!
Friendship Feast
A reunion of tradition, pride, and friendship...
The Nez Perce gather at the Encampment Pavilion north of the CJD Rodeo Arena to share their culture and traditions with locals and visitors alike starting at Noon with the Friendship Feast followed by Traditional Indian Dance Contests.
Saturday Night PRCA Rodeo Performance #4
Gates open at 6:00 p.m., pre-rodeo entertainment PRCA Rodeo Action starts with the Grand Entry at 7 p.m.
Cowboy Breakfast
Hosted by the Joseph Fly-In Club.
Also open 930 PM–3 AM, after Saturday night’s rodeo. Reopens at 6am on Sunday morning until 10am.
Cowboy Church Service
Cowboy Church | 9 AM • Grandstands
A peaceful service to end rodeo week in true Western spirit.