Broncs, barrels and bulls — it's Sisters Rodeo!

It is the longest-running Sisters area entertainment event and one of the most exciting. For the 68th time, the PRCA Sisters Rodeo will offer rodeo fans great performances by championship cowboys and cowgirls in all professional rodeo events.

Four great shows and a weekend of special events of ³he Biggest Little Show in the World" are scheduled for June 12-14, 2009 at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds three miles south of Sisters on Highway 20. Performances will be held Friday, June 12, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 13, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 14, 1 p.m.

The Sisters Rodeo parade moves through downtown Sisters on Saturday, June 13, starting at 9:30 a.m. The parade is a highlight of rodeo weekend and features visiting rodeo queens, marching bands, floats, vintage autos and equestrian groups.

On Sunday, June 14, the Kiwanis Buckaroo Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. The Cowboy Church Service will be held at 9 a.m. Both events are held at the rodeo grounds.

The PRCA Sisters Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys of America and is the third largest rodeo in Oregon. The rodeo has the highest purse in the West in this early part of the season, which entices top names in the PRCA to compete in Sisters.

In 2006, Sisters Rodeo was picked as the ³Rodeo of the Year" by the Columbia River Circuit that includes Washington, Oregon and Northern Idaho.

For tickets and information, call the ticket hotline at 541-549-0121 in Central Oregon or 800-827-7522 outside the area, or stop by the ticket office at 220 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters. Credit card orders may be placed on the office answering machine. Visit www.sistersrodeo.com for more information.