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Well pardners, that's a wrap. The dust has settled, the trailers are headed home, and the arena's gone quiet. But our hearts are fuller than ever. We’re thankful for all of you. The fans filling the bleachers. Neighbors helping neighbors. Volunteers who gave countless hours. Sponsors who believed in us. Contestants who traveled miles and miles. Families who made new memories. Kids who left dreaming of becoming the next great cowboy or cowgirl. The Burke Stampede has never bee

Clay Guardipee picked up a camera one day at a rodeo and thought, “I’m here, might as well shoot.” The little leap of faith he took has turned into RodeoReady, LLC, and he hasn’t looked back since Day 1. He specializes in PRCA and rodeo photography but has recently taken a liking to weddings, families, and senior photography as well. Raised in Montana (not far from the glorious Glacier National Park), he traveled quite frequently with his family. He now hangs his hat in South

As a top act in the region, Tris Munsick & the Innocents continue to climb and share their brand of Western country with audiences near and far. They have broken the mold with their unique blend of traditional and modern sounds, and fans resonate deeply with the authenticity ever-present in their music. Constantly on the road, the band has shared the stage with Big and Rich, Lyle Lovett, Blackhawk, the Eli Young Band, Cody Johnson, Casey Donahew, Marty Stuart, and many more,

Welcome to the world of hippodrome stands, tail drags, ocean waves, and Texas skips! It’s the world of trick riding and roping, and we’re darn excited to bring this world to life before your very eyes at each performance of this year’s rip-roarin’, bronc-stompin’ Burke Stampede Rodeo! The Stampede Committee has teamed up with some wonderful sponsors to bring to you the breathtaking trick riding and trick roping of the world-famous Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, all the way from T

It’s not just legendary Burke Stampede that we get so excited about: It’s the whole Stampede experience! That experience includes the rodeo dances held under the beautiful Stampede stars, right on the rodeo grounds on Friday and Saturday nights after the last bull has been bucked. It has long been the goal of the Stampede Rodeo Committee to bring you the best rodeo and post-rodeo entertainment. This year is no exception as the 2026 Burke Stampede once again headlines up-and-

While Burke is home to about 600 people, each year on the third weekend in July, the town swells to nearly 6,000, with people coming to watch, volunteer, and compete. The annual rodeo is such a staple that past residents plan yearly treks back home; others plan family reunions during this time, with all attending the rodeo as the centerpiece of their time together. Rodeo in our area goes back much longer than the three decades the Stampede has been around. Scattered throughou