What the world needs now… is a healthy dose of fun and the World’s Toughest Rodeo is ready to serve up a big dose in a rodeo package. The rodeo is heading to Wells Fargo Arena with a headliner that will not disappoint. Whiplash The Cowboy Monkey, fan favorite, 3-Time Pro Rodeo Entertainer of the Year, and an international star who has been putting smiles on faces for years will be in the house May 1.

Whiplash is truly a fan favorite. He is the world’s smallest cowboy, 3-Time Pro Rodeo Entertainer of the Year, and an international star. He is a Capuchin Monkey who has been riding since he was two years old. He travels the country herding wild Barbados sheep at rodeos and other events. Whiplash, dressed in his cowboy hat, silk scarf, chaps and Justin Boots, never misses a chance to show his skills and cowboy spirit as he rides his trusty Border Collie mount, Boogie.

Whiplash has entertained crowds at world’s largest rodeos, ball games and events all across North America and Europe. He has starred in a series of television advertisements for the fast food chain Taco Johns. He has appeared on numerous commercials, ESPN, Good Morning America and The Today Show.

Long-time PRCA card holder, Kenny Petet of Stephenville, Texas, travels with Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey. “He is really more like part of the family, with his big personality and diva-like charm.” said Petet

“The rodeo star has his preference, he likes watching TV westerns and playing catch. His favorite snacks are grapes, Oreos and his bed-time peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He is playful and flirts with the ladies but is serious about his job. There is nothing he loves more than riding his Border Collie, Boogie.”

The World’s Toughest Rodeo, the longest running national ProRodeo tour, returns May 1 to Wells Fargo Arena with a new Matinee Show starting at 1 p.m. and features the fan favorite free Preshow from 11:30 – 12:30. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, expect the best in cowboy and animal athletes. It is all about action, featuring the Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Women’s Barrel Racing, and fan favorite Bull Riding. The show culminates in a head-to-head showdown round where the top two in each event ride the toughest horses and bulls and winner are crowned… it’s non-stop, edge of your seat action.

World’s Toughest Rodeo never disappoints in the entertainment line-up, bringing the nation’s top acts. Roger Mooney, National Finals Rodeo Announcer, Dusti Crain Dickerson, trick rider extraordinaire and John Harrison, 6x National Finals Rodeo comedy barrelman will round out the entertainment lineup.

TIME AND TICKETS: Saturday, May 1 at 1 pm and 8 pm. Free Preshow with Matinee show from 11:30 – 12:30 prior to Matinee Show. Party Zone on Concourse from 6:30 – 7:30 pm with $2 beers prior to evening show. Tickets are family priced starting at just $20.

Get best seats now with a Gold Buckle Package including early access to Preshow and free program. Tickets are available at www.hy-veetix.com or the arena box office. Get a $5 with WTRFB code or pick up FREE kid’s tickets at Theisen’s.

For additional information: www.wtrodeo.com Call 5635802399 Email [email protected]

It’s More than an 8 Second Ride!

RODEO IS BACK… FINALLY! The 2021 Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo tour returns to Wells Fargo Arena, May 1, 2021. We are Pro Rodeo. Enjoy a thrilling show featuring the nation’s top P.R.C.A cowboys vs. the rankest bucking horses and bulls in the fan favorite events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding. Riding to garner points to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas… the COWBOYS are “in it to win it”. We save the best for last as the top two cowboys in each event will go head-to- head a second time in the Winner takes all…Showdown Round. Some of the nation’s fastest cowgirls will also compete in the Women’s Barrel Racing.

SADDLE UP FOR FUN

See Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey! Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo will feature some of the nation’s most exciting specialty entertainers. Featured entertainment headliner for 2021 is Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey. Whiplash, a family favorite, will be in the house aboard Boogie, his Border Collie steed, rounding up his herd of Barbados sheep in Whiplash fashion. Roger Mooney, National Finals Rodeo announcer will return to Des Moines. Dusti Dickerson, trick rider extraordinaire will thrill fans with gymnastics on horseback… or three horses! John Harrison, 6 times National Finals Barrelman and favorite will keep the comedy coming as he completes the star-studded lineup to perform in Des Moines.

NEW MATINEE SHOW SATURDAY AT 1 PM

Bring the little buckaroos out for the new matinee show especially for families. World’s Toughest Rodeo will help them make memories to last a lifetime.

GET YOUR PARTY ON SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY

Fans are invited to come early for $2 buck beers, giveaways and more from 6:30 – 7:30 PM to get the party started in the Budweiser Party Zone with the Nash crew.

TIME AND TICKETS

Tickets on sale Feb. 26 at 10 AM for both big shows May 1st with matinee performance at 1 PM and evening performance at 8 PM. Tickets are family priced starting at $20, featuring $65 Gold Buckle Package, including program and special meet and greet with Whiplash, Dusti and John Harrison. Tickets available at Iowa Events Center | Online Ticket Office | Event/Item List for “World’s Toughest Rodeo” (evenue.net)or the arena box office. Get $5 ADULT DISCOUNT ONLINE with discount code at www.facebook.com/worldstoughestrodeo.

For more info, visit www.wtrodeo.com OR call 563-580-2399

IT’S THE BEST RODEO YOU’LL EVER SEE!