In 1948 C.E. (Eddie) Richards brought the Rodeo to the Tri-State area and every year since Fort Madison is home to the best rodeo of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Lake Circuit. Every year thousands of people flock to Fort Madison area starting Labor day weekend for a week of action packed entertainment and events.

The 2011 Tri-State Rodeo is set for action September 7^th, 8^th, 9^th & 10^th. For the past 63 years this premiere community event brings fast paced Rodeo action and top name entertainment to Fort Madison, Iowa and the C.E. Richards Arena.

Tickets are available and can be purchased by contacting the Rodeo Ticket office at 800-369-3211/319-372-2550 or by purchasing online here.