State of Rodeo

THIS EVENT IS AT THE ROSE AND ALFRED MINIACI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AN AFFILIATED VENUE OF BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON THE NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.

State of Rodeo is an hour long television documentary focusing on the rich tradition of Rodeo and Ranching in the State that started it all. Rodeos began as celebrations of Cowboy life within rural farming communities, whereby local Cowboys and Cowgirls could gather with friends and family to highlight the unique skills learned on the farm. 2021 marks five hundred years of cattle and horse farming within the State of Florida when Ponce De Leon brought the first herds from Spain to the new world and the territory of La Florida.

This is a history that presents a rich multicultural fabric of cultures and influences that ultimately blends into a tapestry of American pride. Rodeo comes from the Spanish rodear meaning to go around and that is where this story begins, over and through the various backwaters and by ways where the sport is still thriving, from Ocala to Okeechobee to Davie. It is a special bond that connects one and all to the Rodeo family.

State of Rodeo is produced by the Emmy winning production team of Scott Barnett and Johanna Vega, who have combined their talents to produce hundreds of broadcast commercials, documentaries and digital content including the nationally syndicated, award winning TV show Kid Stew produced with South Florida PBS and best selling author James Patterson. Their company Fuxion has also produced advertising content for clients including Winn Dixie, the Pork Board, Take Me Fishing and VISITFLORIDA.