IFA is searching for the top youth dummy ropers to compete live at the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City. The champion roper walks away with IFA prizes and their own 7K roping dummy. Youth 12 and under are invited to compete in a qualifier round at participating IFA locations on May 29, 2026.
Find your nearest participating IFA Country Store and let's rope!
Cowboys and cowgirls, get ready to compete in the IFA Youth Rope-off Qualifiers taking place at IFA Country Stores across the region (see locations below). Sign-up at the event to show your skills! The top five contenders from each store qualifier will move on to a Regional Rope-off competition where one winner from each location will punch their ticket to rope at the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo in July 2026!
Congratulations to the 2025 IFA-Days of '47 Youth Roping Champions!
Event & Brand Partners
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The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo is one of Utah’s longest-standing traditions – celebrating Utah’s heritage since 1847. The rodeo, and other Days of ’47 events, commemorate the day – July 24, 1847 – when a determined company of Mormon pioneers realized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Valley. The Days of '47 mission is to honor Utah’s pioneer heritage and educate Utah’s kids. IFA's excited to help grow western lifestyle with the Utah Days of '47 Rodeo.
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