Greeley Independence Stampede

The Greeley Independence Stampede, located in Greeley, Colorado, is rich in tradition and heritage dating back to the late 1800s. This community celebration that began to honor local potato farmers has since grown into an internationally acclaimed festival, attracting close to 500,000 people annually from all parts of the United States and several foreign countries.

Officially christened the Greeley Spud Rodeo in 1922 by the local Chamber of Commerce, the event featured bucking bronc ri ding, fancy roping, a pie eating contest, a horse race, motorcycle and bicycle races and a two-mile Ford 'free for all' race. Estimated attendance at that first official festival was 2,500 people.

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