Preserving our western heritage one scholarship at a time
ABOUT us
Pendleton Cattle Barons was created in honor of our region’s cattlemen and ranchers and their legacy. It’s an annual celebration of our ranching roots, with proceeds going to a worthy cause.
It’s about scholarships! 100% of the proceeds of the Pendleton Cattle Barons weekend create scholarships for regional students attending college and majoring in agriculture.
Pendleton Cattle Barons weekend is as western as it gets! We work hard to bring you a spectacular weekend of events. Come join us!


schedule of events
Presented by Beef Northwest Feeders
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Gates open at 7am
Friday, May 5, 2023
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Gates open at 7am
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9 am - Western Artistry Classes
All classes sponsored by Zollman Larry Burd Well Drilling
Gates open at 7am
8 am - Cattle Barons Office Opens
12 pm - Select Horse and Dog Check In
5 pm - Cattle Barons Office Closes
10 pm - Gates Close
8 am – Stock Dog Clinic
9 am - Western Artistry Classes
3 pm - Main Hall Trade Show Set Up
7 pm - Convention Center Closes
7 am – Trade Show Set Up
8 am – Stock Dog Clinic
9am – Main Hall – Trade Show Open to Public
Trade Show Sponsored by D&B Supply
12 Noon – 3pm Western Artistry Live Contests
Live contest sponsored by Pendleton Catering Company LLC
8 am - Western Select Ranch Horse Sift
10 am - Preview of Western Select Ranch Horses, Ranch Horse Competition
12 Noon – Preview Working Stock Dogs, Stock Dog Championship
5 pm - Pavilion Doors Open
6 pm - Ranch Rodeo
Ranch Rodeo sponsored by AgWest Farm Credit/Fay Ranches
9 am - Trade Show & Western Artistry Show & Sale
9 am – Western Select Ranch Horse Auction office Opens
2:30 pm – Pre-auction Awards, Introductions & Scholarships Presentation
3 pm –Western Select Ranch Horse & Working Stock Dog Auction
Auction sponsored by Pendleton Whisky
7:30 am – Break Away Roping – Round 1 & 2
Sponsored by Virgil’s at Cimmiyottis’ and Campbell Livestock
10 am – Preview Working Stock Dogs and Select Ranch Horses; Ranch Horse and Working Stock Dog Championship
6 pm – Pavilion doors open, tickets on sale
7 pm –North American Stock Saddle Bronc Championship & Breakaway Finals
Sponsored by Les Schwab/Hodgen Distributing
10 pm -1 am – Tylor and the Train Robbers
Sponsored by Wildhorse Resort & Casino
8 am – PCB Buckaroo BBQ Challenge Set-Up
Sponsored by Oregon Beef Council and Painted Hills Beef
11 am – PCB Buckaroo BBQ Beer Garden and Food Area open
11 am – Ticket Sales for Buckaroo BBQ People’s Choice on sale
5 pm – PCB Buckaroo BBQ Awards Presentation