In 1948 C.E. (Eddie) Richards brought the Rodeo to the Tri-State area and every year since Fort Madison is home to the best rodeo of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Lake Circuit. Every year thousands of people flock to Fort Madison area starting Labor day weekend for a week of action packed entertainment and events.

2010 is set to follow the same path the Tri-State Rodeo has followed for the last 62 years, promising a great Rodeo followed by great musical acts. Fort Madison will host the Tri-State-Rodeo September 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th

This year Travis Tritt and Jake Owen will be headlining the musical acts, it is guaranteed to be a great show.