GERRY, NY — When August 4 rolls around this year, the tiny hamlet of Gerry just north of Jamestown will celebrate the opening night of its 67th consecutive annual rodeo, the site of the longest running PRCA rodeo east of the Mississippi. For five days this quiet little village becomes “The Rodeo Capital of the East” as approximately 130 ... Read More

GERRY, NY — Students in New York and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to learn about rodeo for free. The PRCA Championship Rodeo Camp series will host a free rodeo day camp in Gerry, NY. The introductory roughstock day camp will be held August 3. The camp is free of charge and open to all abilities, ages 10 . The focus of the camp is ... Read More

There will be a new look for the annual Gerry PRCA rodeo when it opens for the 67th consecutive year next August as the number of performances will be cut from six to four in what rodeo chairman Tom Atwell calls "a move to maintain the high quality rodeo that we have been so proud of over the decades". The opening performance will be on Thursday ... Read More

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When Aug. 5 rolls around this year, the tiny hamlet of Gerry just north of Jamestown will celebrate the opening night of its 65th consecutive annual rodeo, the site of the longest running PRCA rodeo east of the Mississippi. For five days this quiet little village becomes "The Rodeo Capital of the East" as approximately 130 cowboys and cowgirls ... Read More

The most well-known landmark in Gerry is the Barn at the Rodeo Grounds, which lets traffic on Route 60 known when the next Rodeo is coming to town. (Photo by Jason Sample)   A vintage photo of the Gerry Rodeo taken during its early years. (Submitted Photo) When county residents think of Gerry, the first thing that probably comes to mind ... Read More