Midwest Invitational Black Rodeo

During the summer of 2016, while touring to and from many states competing in events labeled as "Open Black Rodeo" we were confronted with several issues.  The marketing tactics used by some promoters were to use the word "Black' in their event title. This was done to attract a specific targeted audience.

The use of this wording often gave the consumer the impression they were purchasing tickets to an event where the rodeo contestants were actually African American. This was not the case. Our rig [truck, trailer, horses, and people] was almost always the only contestants of color in the arena.

Our first thoughts were if this show, with this label, flops and looks bad, it would have a domino effect on the entire world of Black Rodeo. Knowing there are true, professional, African American rodeo contestants and promoters, we knew we couldn’t let it fail.  

This was our world until the promoter decided to stop paying the bills when he fell short of cash. We knew this type of negativity would also have a negative impact on our world of rodeo.

We decided then that we didn’t need the promoter to do the show, he needed us. With that in mind we set out on our own. Lead by a business owner and professional tie down calf roper, this organization consist of many professionals from all walks of life. But most importantly, we are all cowboys who bring to the arena floor over 50 + years of rodeo experience.

Together, we have taken our passion and molded it into the business you see today known as the MWiBR. Our intention is to bring a true authentic African American Rodeo to your city. Our focus is to educate you, while we entertain you. Our history books intentionally left out many, if not all positive accomplishments made by people of color who contributed to the molding/creation of the old west.

We bring to life characters such as the Pony Express Mail run, Sherriff Bass Reeves, Nat Love and ‘The Cowboys.’  In addition we have included events for our young’un’s which allow them a platform to begin their rodeo careers which are the Jr Barrel race and Jr Breakaway roping.

We also include an event designed to attract our local riders and or riding clubs to be in on the fun with the fast paced Relay Race !

This event takes place on Friday, July 20, 2018, for ONE SHOW ONLY, please join us as the Cowboys make their annual West Coast tour Run! This event has not been in the Bakersfield area since 2009, let’s make sure it returns and remains a part of the annual tour!

Join us for this historic event where we are proud to “Showcase, while Preserving our African American Rodeo Athletes”   Get your Tickets TODAY !!   We will see you there!

The Midwest Invitational Black Rodeo team.

Midwestblackrodeo@gmail.com

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