Silver Spurs Rodeo keeps Kissimmee's ranch side visible

Silver Spurs Rodeo helps keep Kissimmee’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.

For Kissimmee, this matters because it keeps the cattle and ranching story visible beside the theme-park and vacation-rental story. Check the current 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.