Saddle-bronc riding and steer-riding contests were held next to the courthouse, and nearly 1,000 spectators watched the cowboys compete for the $40 prize in this first rodeo—an event that did not earn its name until some 40 years later. The West of the Pecos Rodeo is held annually in late June.
Visitor Centers
Pecos Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 100 E. 1st St. Pecos, TX 79772. Phone:(432)445-2406