For all of us at BackyardBend, summer in Central Oregon just wouldn’t be complete without our annual pilgrimage to the Sisters Rodeo. Known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” this beloved tradition has been bringing cowboys, cowgirls, families, and visitors together since 1940.

The Saturday morning parade is almost as famous as the rodeo itself, filling downtown Sisters with horses, wagons, rodeo royalty, music, and plenty of small-town charm. But what makes the Sisters Rodeo truly special is the feeling that comes with it. It’s less of an event and more of a tradition passed down through generations.

Between world-class rodeo action, downtown festivities, Western heritage, and the stunning backdrop of the Three Sisters, there’s simply nothing else quite like it in Central Oregon. If it’s not already on your summer bucket list, it should be. You’ll be glad you went.

Our thanks to Idaho First Bank, Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, Today’s Country, KSJJ 102/9 and VisitBend for making this video possible and Motion Theory’s Andy Vesci for his great local video work.