It is time for the 3rd Annual ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo at the Archuleta County Fair! On Friday, August 1 at 6:30pm, the fair rodeo and associated activities are being held to raise funds for PSMC’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders to honor all who are fighting, recovering from, and lost to cancer.
The Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo festivities begin at 6:30pm, Rodeo starts at 7pm. Pink Merch will be available in the Pink Tent beginning at 5:30pm. Proceeds go to our PSMC Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Pre-Rodeo festivities include:
- Crowd entertainment by the Bayfield Belles, gussied up for the occasion!
- A Pink Pony Ride (blow up Stick Horse Race) free for children
- First Responder Pink Pony Race – PSMC EMS vs. Archuleta County Sheriff’s Department.
- Bra and hat decorating contest (see attached flyer) and Basket auction in the Pink Tent.
General admission tickets at the gate are $10 per adult, $5 per child age 5-12. Under 5 is free.
Box seats $240 for a section of 6 seats (under a roof). Contact jodi.scarpa@psmedicalcenter.org for the box seats please.
Proceeds go to our PSMC Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
50/50 drawing, collected by the Belles.

You can donate to the Cancer Center Fund here: https://www.pagosaspringsmedicalcenter.org/foundation/
How to support our effort:
- Host a private party to decorate bras and/or hats (or decorate one by yourself) to be voted on at the Archuleta County Fair. Funds will benefit our Cancer Center.
- Create a basket full of wonderful things (or create one by yourself!) for silent auction which will run for the duration of the fair in the Education Building.
- Wear pink to the Pink Rodeo!
To ride in the wagon for the cancer survivor Tribute Ride, call Jodi Scarpa at 970-799-0300 to participate.
Questions? Email or call Jodi Scarpa at jodi.scarpa@psmedicalcenter.org or 970-799-0300.
