Barretos Rodeo - Cowboy's Peasant Party

The Barretos Rodeo started in 1956 as the first event of its kind in Latin America. Since its first edition, which was held under a circus tent, until now, not only has the event grown and made a name for itself, it has become the most important Brazilian back country cultural reference. With its international repercussion it has become part of the agenda for cowboys the world over.

With its 50th Anniversary in 2005, the Barretos Rodeo is highlighted in the national scene as one of the oldest entertainment events in the country, with a history of growth, success and projection.

Barretos is the birthplace of Brazilian rodeo. It was in this town situated in the interior of the State of São Paulo that the first event of its kind happened in 1956. The Barretos Rodeo, with over half a century of traditions, is currently the largest, most structured and innovative of the country. Celebrating its entry into the second half of the century, Os Independentes, promoters of the event, coordinate the Barretos Rodeo Circuit since 2006 through the National Rodeo League.

The National Rodeo League differs because of its modern format and its exclusive and innovative media plan which is a guarantee of image return to the accredited stages such as the Barretos Rodeo Circuit.

The champion of each stage wins the right to compete in the Finals of the greatest stage of Brazilian rodeo, the Parque do Peão in Barretos during the Barretos Rodeo. To qualify for a NRL (National Rodeo League) stage the event must follow numerous technical and quality standards determined by the NRL organizers. Animal welfare is crucial for the event to qualify as one of the stages.

Tourist Attractions

As well as all the attractions that manifest the Brazilian country culture such as the cooking, music, dance and all its entertainments, the Parque do Peão has many monuments that celebrate the rodeo, its professionals and animals which were elaborated by renowned artists.

Horse: Situated in front of the Administration Offices it was designed by Alex Periscinoto, one of the country’s greatest publicists.

Rosette: Symbol of Os Independentes located at the entrance of the Parque do Peão. Designed by Cesário Ceperó and Pedro Perozzi.

Little Chapel: Built in the Park´s Woods in honour of Nossa Senhora de Aparecida ( Our Lady of the Appeared), patron saint of rodeo cowboys. Designed by Cesário Ceperó and Pedro Perozzi.

Cowboy Monument: Standing 27m tall and weighing around 170 tonnes this enormous cowboy was idealized by Valter Corsino and developed by artist Juvenal Irene, it represents and honours all rodeo professionals and is situated at the Park´s main entrance.

Cowboy Museum: Built in the shape of a circus the Cowboy Museum makes a reference to the first Barretos Rodeo which happened under a circus tent. Many objects that tell the story of the Rodeo and the Brazilian country way of life are also found at the Museum.

Horse Riding Monument: Signed by Juvenal Irene, it is located near the main entrance to the Rodeo Arena and is 7 metres tall. This was built to honour the event which was the first to be held in a Brazilian rodeo.

Bull Riding Monument: Also by Juvenal Irene, this monument is 7 metres tall and is situated at the Riding School entrance.

Monument in Honour of the bull Bandido: This monument, also signed by Juvenal Irene, is a replica which is 20% larger than Bandido. Its features and expressions are identical to the animal that made history in Brazilian rodeo arenas for his fierceness.

Barretos is located in the north of the State of São Paulo. The main highway to Barretos is the Rodovia Brigadeiro Faria Lima, which gives access to the State of Minas Gerais and is also commonly used as a connection to the states of Goiás, Distrito Federal and the south of the State of São Paulo.

To get to Barretos from the city of São Paulo take the “Rodovia dos Bandeirantes (SP-348)” and Carlos, Araraquara and Matão where there is one of our official petrol stations on Km 220, the Rubi-Graal Petrol Station where you can stop for a rest and enjoy the restaurant and snack bar. You may also take the “Rodovia Anhanguera (SP-330)” towards the town of Campinas and continue north on the “Rodovia Washington Luiz (SP-310) turning off after the Limeira toll booth on Km 153 towards the towns of Rio Claro, São Carlos, Araraquara and Matão where we have another official petrol station on Km 150, the Castelo Graal Petrol Station.

On Km 292 (Exit 292) of the “Rodovia Washington Luiz” take the “Rodovia Brigadeiro Faria Lima (SP-326)” and continue until the town of Barretos. The Parque do Peão is on Km 428 of the “Rododvia Brigadeiro Faria Lima”.

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