Buffalo Bill Rodeo - Conversation with John Harrison

Canon Rath talked with John Harrison who is this year's Nebraskaland Days Buffalo Bill Rodeo clown. Harrison talked about how he got started in rodeo and eventually became a full-time rodeo clown who gets to travel across the United States.  

 

 

 

NORTH PLATTE, NEB – The 2023 Nebrasklanad Days has officially kicked off and one of the most anticipate events, the Buffalo Bill Rodeo is fast approaching. Rodeos are a fun sport to watch, but rodeo clowns have taken off as humor acts during these events. This year, the Buffalo Bill Rodeo is excited to welcome back John Harrison as he is this year's rodeo clown. This is Harrison third trip to North Platte. “I realized pretty quick that not all rodeos had specialty acts, almost every rodeo had a Barrelman,” said John Harrison, Buffalo Bill Rodeo Clown. “If I was going to stay busy and making a living in rodeo, I was going to need to adapt and start doing comedy.” The Buffalo Bill Rodeo is going on June 14th through June 17th. Gates open at 6pm and the event starts at 8pm all four nights. Ticket can be purchased here.