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Sonny Acres Farm Hosts 4th Annual Pro Rodeo Over Two Weekends This June due to Overwhelming Demand

Sonny Acres Farm Hosts 4th Annual Pro Rodeo Over Two Weekends This June due to Overwhelming Demand

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Sonny Acres Farm, 29W310 North Ave, West Chicago, IL, 60185
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The West Chicago Amusement Farm Will Bring Back their Award-Winning All-Ages Pro Rodeo Two Back-to-Back Weekends Featuring Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riding, Girls Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding and More 

Dust off your boots, Chicagoland! Sonny Acres Farm, 29W310 North Avenue, is thrilled to announce they will once again host their fan-favorite pro rodeo experience this Summer. Named in the top 5 Pro Rodeo experiences in the nation by the International Pro Rodeo Association, the farm is thrilled to announce they will add a second weekend of performances running back to back June 12-14 and June 19-20. A family-friendly, all-ages experience, the Sonny Acres Farm Pro Rodeo and Bull Riding event will wow audiences with a mix of world-class performances including Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding, Girls Breakaway Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Bull Riding and more. Guests will also be able to enjoy the farm’s many amusement rides, live music, petting zoo, bar, kitchen & grill, shops and more. General Admission tickets as well as tiered package bundles are on sale now via the Sonny Acres Website

In partnership with Big Hat Rodeo, the Midwest’s premier Pro Rodeo production company for over 100 years, the event of the Summer will offer families and fans a chance to enjoy a mixture of traditional rodeo competitions and world-class entertainment performances. Renowned Trick Rider and Roman Rider Dusti Crain Dickerson will perform her specialty act - standing atop two running horses simultaneously wowing crowds with spectacular maneuvers, including a jaw-dropping fire jump audiences will need to see to believe. Known for awe-inspiring daredevil performances, Dickerson will perform throughout both weekends for all to enjoy. 

"Three years of unforgettable nights, and this community has made every single one of them magic," said Jeannine Fontana, Sonny Acres Farm. "We are beyond proud to be bringing our Pro Rodeo back for its 4th year and even more excited to see what memories we make together this time around. World-class talent, great food, cold drinks, fun for the kids - a summer night in Chicagoland doesn't get better than this." 

The Sonny Acres Farm Pro Rodeo will be a rain or shine event. Free parking is available on-site. No coolers or pets will be allowed at the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit their rodeo event webpage. For more information on Sonny Acres Farm, please visit their website

Event Dates and Times: 

  • Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13 
    • Gates Open: 4 PM 
    • Rodeo: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Sunday, June 14 
    • Gates Open: 12 PM 
    • Rodeo: 2:00 - 4 PM 
  • Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 
    • Gates Open: 4 PM 
    • Rodeo: 6:30 - 8:30 PM 

Ticket / Package Pricing: 

  • General Admission- Grandstand Seating 
    • Children 4 and under - Free 
    • Ages 5-11: $20 
    • Ages 12 & Over: $30 
  • Silver Spur - Reserved VIP Grandstand Seating | Includes Water & Soda 
    • Ages 11 & Under: $30 
    • Ages 12 & Over: $40 
  • Gold Buckle - VIP Stage Seating | Includes Hotdog, Chips, Water & Soda 
    • Ages 4 & Under: $40 
    • Ages 5 & Over: $58

Sonny Acres Pro Rodeo is presented by gracious sponsors including National Lift Truck, Landscape Materials & Firewood Sales, Norkol Inc., Service Sanitation Inc., Forever Young Djs, and Enerjia.

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