Payson Event Center WPRA - Women's Events May 13 - 7:00 PM Can of food for entry at the gate Gates open at 5:00 PM PRCA Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo  May 14-15 - 7:00 PM Gates open 5:00 PM   Friday night will be the Tough Enough to Wear Pink performance. Ticket Prices Adults (13-64) $14 Seniors - 65+ $12 Kids (8-12) $10 Kids - 7 and under Free Reserved $22 Active Military Card N/C A coupon for $2 will be available in Roundup newspaper week before rodeo. RODEO DANCE Date: May 14 & 15 Place: Oxbow Saloon Band: Junction 87 (both nights) Time: 6 PM doors open, 9PM band starts Cost: $5 cover charge begins @ 8 PM History of the Payson Spring Rodeo During its earliest years, Payson's Spring Rodeo was part of the National Old-Timers Rodeo Association, now known as the Senior Pro Rodeo Tour. In 1987 it became the Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo to honor the memory of the Payson native who died in 1987. Hardt was a well-known roper. He was recognized throughout the Southwest for his bull riding and roping talents. His rodeo career began in 1962 at the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo in Payson. As a member of the Rodeo Cowboys Association, Hardt rode bulls for about 20 years.  During the last 10 years of his work in rodeo, he became a well-established roper as well. This memorial event benefits local youth with educational and athletic achievements.  The event is coordinated by the Payson Pro Rodeo Committee, led by Bill Armstrong.