Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo
History
Celebrating 61 years, the Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo has had a long-standing tradition for being the largest indoor rodeo in Nebraska. Tracing its roots back to 1947, the rodeo has attracted many of the worldÃs best rodeo cowboys and entertainers. The impressive list includes such legends as Roy Rogers, the Judds, Gene Autry, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire and many more.
In 2003 the Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo became host to the ProRodeo Summer Finale which as brought national exposure to both the rodeo and Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup through national print publications and national television broadcasts.
Six years later Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup still plays host to a major Playoff event as the host to the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour - Omaha Round of the Ariat Playoffs.
Committee
The Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo Committee is a group of volunteers who coordinate the production of the Omaha Round of the Ariat Playoffs. This group sets up the arena, handles the rodeo production each night and promotes the event throughout the community.
2008 AK-SAR-BEN RODEO COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Executive Committee
- Sherman Berg- Rodeo Committee Consultant
- Butch Lindley- Rodeo Committee Chair
- Jeff Dean
- Allan Hughes
- Don Korkow
- Robb Spence
Members
- Steve Allely
- Molly Blackburn
- Darren Bomer
- Steve Bomer
- Carrie Duffy
- Pat Duffy
- Gary Fellman
- Dan Fellman
- Kevin Fick
- David Goodman
- Matt Hammer
- Mitch Hagge
- Andy Hilton
- Josh Hilton
- Vince & Susan Hilton
- Jeff Hoier
- Buck Hoier
- Gene & Judy Hull
- Amy Iles
- Matt Kirshenbaum
- Craig Korkow
- Richard Kenton
- Brian Leaders
- Scott Moore
- Erin Nick
- Annette Otteman
- Cindy Otten
- Charlie Parker
- Jason Penke
- Clint Robinson
- Wyatt Schroeder
- Dr. Bill Singer
- Brady Smith
- Brad Stephens
- Allen Straub
- Bob Taylor
- Patty Thomspn
- Jim & JoAnn Torrens
- Jay Warren
- Ryan Wilgenbusch
- Roger Young
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