Grant County Fair Cliff, NM
Rodeo
Junior Rodeo Superintendent:
Autumn Bruton 575-590-0824
Entry Secretary: Tasha Allsup 575-535-2499
Rodeo Secretary: Destre Shelley 575-535-2499
H-Y and Nunn's Frontier Rodeo Company Superintendent:
Jake Kuenstler: 575-519-2083
Shawn Calloway: 575-535-2863 (h)
575-534-5264 (c)
Grant County Fair Rodeos - Fiesta de Gila
Rodeo week is always one of the biggest highlights of the Grant County Fair, bringing local cowboys, cowgirls, and rodeo fans together for action, competition, and family fun at the Buster Shelley Arena in Cliff, NM.
This is a family friendly event that entertains all. Come watch your neighbors and friends compete in the all the exciting events.
For a full list of events and details see below.
Pricing for entry is as follows:
$5 Ranch Rodeo
$8 Friday and Saturday Rodeos
Thursday, September 18th 7:00 pm
Fiesta De Gila Ranch Rodeo
Sponsored by Landmark
Local ranch teams will compete in real working cowboy events like horse catching, trailer loading, doctoring, branding, and more. Come cheer on your neighbors and friends as they put their ranch skills to the test.
Prizes include $1,000 added money + custom buckles!
For more info, call Jake Kuenstler: (575) 519-2083
Friday, September 19th 7:00 pm
Nunn's Frontier Rodeo Company/NMRA Sanctioned
Sponsored by Wolf Trucking & Country Girls Nursery
Friday night kicks off with all the rodeo action you love—bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, and more. Watch the Open Ranch Bronc Riding during the performance for some extra thrills!
Saturday, September 20th 7:00 pm
Nunn's Frontier Rodeo Company/NMRA Sanctioned
Sponsored by Runyan Construction
Saturday night closes out rodeo week with even more high-energy events—bulls, broncs, barrels, roping, and the best of NMRA rodeo competition.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Title Sponsor: Wrangler Bar & Grill
Official Truck Sponsor: Smith Ford – Grant County Fair & Fiesta de Gila Rodeo
Performance Sponsors: Wolf Trucking, Country Girls Nursery, Runyan Construction
Ranch Rodeo Sponsor: Landmark Mercantile Livestock Auction
All events at the Buster Shelley Arena, Cliff, NM.
76th Annual Grant County Fair Junior Rodeo
Saturday September 20th @ 8:00 am
The Junior rodeo is open to all contestants age 18 and under. The age will be determined by the child’s birthday as of the date of the rodeo. All Around Buckles will be awarded in each age group for the high money winner girl and boy. All Around Saddles will be awarded to the high money winner Girl and Boy for the rodeo. Contestants must compete in 2 events to be eligible for high money saddle and all-around buckles. There will be a Lead Line event for kids under the age of 6 that will start at 8:00 am and will be ran at the beginning of the rodeo. Lead liners will NOT be eligible for any all-around awards or cash prizes. A participation prize will be given to each lead line contestant. Please mail entries. Books close Thursday, September 18, 2025. Please see entry and rules for more details. If you have further questions, contact 575-535-2499.
