REEVES COUNTY BUCK JACKSON ARENA:

STADIUM, ARENA, AND SPORTS VENUE

Our historic arena is used year-round for a variety of entertainment events.

For more information on Renting the Arena  please contact bookings.

Amenities

• WIFI available
• Announcer booth
• Newly renovated restrooms with HVAC
• Easy access to the Civic Center
• Abundant parking
• Handicap accessible
• Vendor spaces with electricity and water
• Full concession with rollup window access 
• Event ticket booth
• Extended parking
• Exclusive event RV plugins 
  

HISTORY:

Home to the World's 1st Rodeo. The annually legendary West of the Pecos Rodeo held since July 4, 1883,  In fact, one of the first rodeos on record to award prizes – the Pecos Rodeo – kickstarted a tradition that continues today. This tradition continues each summer at the Buck Jackson Arena, where it has been held every year since 1936. Today it is one of the PRCA’s top 40 prize-money rodeos.

In 1993 the West of the Pecos Rodeo Arena was renamed by the County Commissioners for Buck Jackson, who started announcing the rodeo in 1928, when it was still done on horseback. He announced the rodeo for over 50 years and remained in attendance at the rodeo for many years after.

Jackson also served as Reeves County Sheriff in the years just after World War II, and was known for his stories and encyclopedic knowledge of rodeo. He knew the cowboys, the events and the rules. Jackson saw firsthand how the West of the Pecos Rodeo grew from an event to one of the most famous Professional Rodeos this West of the Pecos.

REEVES COUNTY BUCK JACKSON ARENA

Stadium, Arena, & Sports Venue

Bookings  

To book an event 

Contact Lupe Davis

(432) 755-6936

1556 S Cedar St, Pecos, TX 79772

ldavis@reevescounty.org

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THE WORD RODEO:

Derives its roots from Spanish and Mexican cattle ranching of the 16th century. In fact, the origin of the term “rodeo” is Spanish, referring to the process of “rounding up” livestock. But the sport of it is pure American West. By the second half of the 19th century, Wild West shows like those staged by William “Buffalo Bill” Cody generated considerable audience enthusiasm for cowboy tricks on horseback. It also gave cowboys, seasonal laborers during the late 1800s, and a way to exhibit their skills.