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Silver Spurs Rodeo keeps Osceola County's ranch side visible

Silver Spurs Rodeo keeps Osceola County tied to ranching, volunteer work, wartime fundraising, and a Central Florida rodeo tradition.

Silver Spurs Rodeo helps keep Osceola County’s ranch side in public view.

The story starts with Osceola County ranchers in the early 1940s. In 1941, they rode in the inaugural parade for Florida Governor Spessard Holland. The group soon formed the Silver Spurs Club. Early events supported causes like the American Red Cross, Army-Navy Relief, and World War II bond efforts.

The first rodeo arena was built in 1943 on land donated by Henry O. Partin. The first full-dress rodeo followed on July 4, 1944. Over time, the event grew into a major rodeo tradition, with club members, families, and volunteers still carrying much of the work.

The current arena is part of the Osceola Heritage Park complex near Kissimmee, but the history belongs to the county’s ranching community rather than to one city alone. Check the event schedule, tickets, parking, bag rules, and weather before going. A rodeo night can tell you a lot about Osceola County in just a few hours.

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