Jan 11 / 2010

World's Toughest Rodeo Returns to the RBC Center

A fun-filled western lifestyle extravaganza, World's Toughest Rodeo stops at the RBC Center Sat. Feb.6th at 7:30 p.m.

World’s Toughest Rodeo™ Returns to the RBC Center

(Raleigh, NC)—A fun-filled western lifestyle extravaganza returns to City of Oaks as World’s Toughest Rodeo makes a stop at the RBC Center Saturday, February 6th, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will feature stars from the nationally televised Toughest Cowboy.

Round up the family and watch the television stars of Spike TV’s Toughest Cowboy broadcast as they continue to amaze across the nation by riding not one, but three wild animals per night! Also, performing an exciting demonstration of horsemanship is 4-time World Champion Charro, Jerry Diaz.

A charro (pronounced Cha ’ro) is a skilled Mexican horseman whose origins date back to the 17th century. The charro, who developed customs, dress, music and equestrian skills later borrowed by the American cowboy, dress in traditional costume and are skilled in horsemanship, bull riding, horse and steer roping and trick roping. Charro Gerardo ‘Jerry’ Diaz is a fourth generation charro, continuing the traditions that originated with his great grandfather over 150 years ago. visit www.charrojerrydiaz.com for more info.

From the cowgirls in the barrel racing to the rugged cowboys on the broncs and bulls, the World’s Toughest Rodeo featuring Toughest Cowboy is a colorful, fun spectacle your family will always remember. Take your family west for a night where the wild action never ends.

Tickets start at just $18 and kids 12 and under are ½ price (valid on select seats). Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at RBCcenter.com, the RBC Center’s Time Warner Cable Box Office, all Ticketmaster Retail Outlets, or charge by phone at 800.745.3000.

For more information, visit http://www.wtrodeo.com