Did you know there is a rodeo in Crawfordsville? PAC Mid-west Rodeo located at 2350 Indianapolis Rd, Crawfordsville, IN is bringing entertainment like many have never seen to Crawfordsville.
Picture provided by Simply Unnoticed Photography
From the little ones, two year olds riding sheep, to the big guns riding the 8 seconds on that big bull it is a world of fun.
Picture provided by Wild Rodeo Photography.
The owners, Crawfordsville native Glen Price, along with Emanuel Allbrook and Bobby Cunningham have put together an amazing year of entertainment. They started out a few years ago with 8 bulls that they had purchased and now have 29 bulls and 18 steers along with an assortment of sheep. When Price came up with the idea he thought that they may be able to draw 400-500 people. At the first rodeo that had over 1,400 people in attendance! They now have 7 rodeos a year and have contestants from as far away as Oklahoma. Glen’s son, Cole, travels around the US competing in numerous rodeos and has won many of them including his first when he was only 8 years old!
Although there are some bleachers most attendees bring their coolers, blankets and chairs to sit on the rise to watch the show. Price, Allbrook and Cunningham all are very disciplined and require all participants to be in cowboy wear which includes boots, jeans (Without holes), a long sleeve cowboy shirt (tucked in) and a helmet for the ride.
It’s only $15.00 for an adult and kids 10 and under are free so go on out and enjoy the fun. The next show is August 26th, 2023.
Pictured are Bobby Cunningham, Emanuel Allbrook, Glen Price and speaker chairman Don Thompson.
Dr Gallardo, I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you and arrange for you to speak to these amazing students from Montgomery County.
We will be meeting at the Crawfordsville District Public Library at 205 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville at 11:30 for a quick lunch and then have the students introduce themselves followed by your talk and short Q & A. We hope to finish by 1 pm. Looking at your background and your involvement in economic development of rural areas your expertise would be a perfect fit. Our area of Montgomery County is growing dramatically and we want to keep these kids here or at least get them to return after furthering their education. Making broadband available in some areas of our county is also very important. I know of some towns in our county without any service now so this definitely will help. Kiwanis is all about serving kids and this is one of the ways we do it by celebrating them and encouraging further service to our community.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
You can reach me by text or voice to 773-447-3458.
Roberto Gallardo is the Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department. He holds an electronics engineering undergraduate degree, a master’s in economic development, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration. Gallardo has worked with rural communities over the past decade conducting local & regional community economic development, including use of technology for development.
He has authored more than 100 articles including peer-reviewed and news-related regarding rural trends, socioeconomic analysis, industrial clusters, the digital divide, and leveraging broadband applications for community economic development. He is also the author of the book “Responsive Countryside: The Digital Age & Rural Communities,” which highlights a 21st century community development model that helps rural communities transition to, plan for, and prosper in the digital age. Dr. Gallardo is a TEDx speaker and his work has been featured in a WIRED magazine article, a MIC.com documentary, and a RFDTV documentary.
Hello Gary,
This is Wes Mills from Purdue. Tim Doty asked me to assist in getting you a speaker for the Crawfordsville Kiwanis luncheon on May 2nd. It’s wonderful that you are celebrating such high achievers in Montgomery County.
I would like to introduce you to Roberto Gallardo, Ph.D. - Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department.
Among his many titles, Roberto is an expert in regional economic development, especially in terms of rural communities and prospering in the digital age. I think the attendees at the luncheon will find him rather engaging and thought provoking.
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Posted: July 20, 2023 by garybehling
A Rodeo in Crawfordsville?
Did you know there is a rodeo in Crawfordsville? PAC Mid-west Rodeo located at 2350 Indianapolis Rd, Crawfordsville, IN is bringing entertainment like many have never seen to Crawfordsville.
Picture provided by Simply Unnoticed Photography
From the little ones, two year olds riding sheep, to the big guns riding the 8 seconds on that big bull it is a world of fun.
Picture provided by Wild Rodeo Photography.
The owners, Crawfordsville native Glen Price, along with Emanuel Allbrook and Bobby Cunningham have put together an amazing year of entertainment. They started out a few years ago with 8 bulls that they had purchased and now have 29 bulls and 18 steers along with an assortment of sheep. When Price came up with the idea he thought that they may be able to draw 400-500 people. At the first rodeo that had over 1,400 people in attendance! They now have 7 rodeos a year and have contestants from as far away as Oklahoma. Glen’s son, Cole, travels around the US competing in numerous rodeos and has won many of them including his first when he was only 8 years old!
Although there are some bleachers most attendees bring their coolers, blankets and chairs to sit on the rise to watch the show. Price, Allbrook and Cunningham all are very disciplined and require all participants to be in cowboy wear which includes boots, jeans (Without holes), a long sleeve cowboy shirt (tucked in) and a helmet for the ride.
It’s only $15.00 for an adult and kids 10 and under are free so go on out and enjoy the fun. The next show is August 26th, 2023.
Pictured are Bobby Cunningham, Emanuel Allbrook, Glen Price and speaker chairman Don Thompson.
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Dr Gallardo, I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you and arrange for you to speak to these amazing students from Montgomery County.
We will be meeting at the Crawfordsville District Public Library at 205 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville at 11:30 for a quick lunch and then have the students introduce themselves followed by your talk and short Q & A. We hope to finish by 1 pm.
Looking at your background and your involvement in economic development of rural areas your expertise would be a perfect fit. Our area of Montgomery County is growing dramatically and we want to keep these kids here or at least get them to return after furthering their education.
Making broadband available in some areas of our county is also very important. I know of some towns in our county without any service now so this definitely will help.
Kiwanis is all about serving kids and this is one of the ways we do it by celebrating them and encouraging further service to our community.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
You can reach me by text or voice to 773-447-3458.
Thanks again,
Gary Behling
Roberto Gallardo
Vice President for Engagement & Director for PCRD
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Roberto Gallardo is the Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department. He holds an electronics engineering undergraduate degree, a master’s in economic development, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration. Gallardo has worked with rural communities over the past decade conducting local & regional community economic development, including use of technology for development.
He has authored more than 100 articles including peer-reviewed and news-related regarding rural trends, socioeconomic analysis, industrial clusters, the digital divide, and leveraging broadband applications for community economic development. He is also the author of the book “Responsive Countryside: The Digital Age & Rural Communities,” which highlights a 21st century community development model that helps rural communities transition to, plan for, and prosper in the digital age. Dr. Gallardo is a TEDx speaker and his work has been featured in a WIRED magazine article, a MIC.com documentary, and a RFDTV documentary.
Hello Gary,
This is Wes Mills from Purdue. Tim Doty asked me to assist in getting you a speaker for the Crawfordsville Kiwanis luncheon on May 2nd. It’s wonderful that you are celebrating such high achievers in Montgomery County.
I would like to introduce you to Roberto Gallardo, Ph.D. - Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department.
Among his many titles, Roberto is an expert in regional economic development, especially in terms of rural communities and prospering in the digital age. I think the attendees at the luncheon will find him rather engaging and thought provoking.
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