About Us
Rodeo for a Cause
The Culpeper Rodeo Company is a (DBA) of Wilderness Tabernacle. The Culpeper Rodeo Company is sustained by the generous support of volunteers, events, and strong partnerships with corporate partners. Together, they help advance our faith-based mission to promote western culture and first-class rodeo entertainment in Virginia, all for the benefit of our community, local ministries and non-profits we proudly support.
Our Team
Jon Russell
Founder & Executive Director
Craig Mills
Director of Operations
Natalie Riley
Miss Culpeper Rodeo Coordinator
History
Since 2021, we have been on a mission to support the Kelly Street Boxing Club for at-risk boys with a rodeo that has brought western culture and entertainment to Culpeper. Our community has been truly blessed by the many visitors who choose to spend their Labor Day Weekend with us, impacting the Culpeper area hotel, restaurant, and retail economy.
In 2025, we experienced record breaking crowds — an estimated 8,000 people — making the Culpeper Rodeo one of the largest rodeos in Virginia.
We were thrilled to announce Rodeo Town for 2026, an additional rodeo event to be held at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford. This event brings bronc riding, team roping, breakaway roping, mini bulls, mutton bust’n, more live entertainment, great food, and the unmistakable Culpeper Rodeo energy.