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The Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo is more than competition — it’s a living legacy.

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The daddy of them all: Roy LeBlanc Invitational rodeo is back for its 70th year

Oklahoma Eagle, August 7, 2025 - Celebrates the return of the rodeo and its deep roots, tracing back to Roy LeBlanc’s perseverance and vision.
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At America’s longest-running Black rodeo, ‘real cowgirls and cowboys’ carry on a rich history

IPM Newsroom, August 27, 2024 — Offers vibrant coverage of the rodeo’s 69th anniversary, spotlighting events like Pony Express, and featuring firsthand accounts from competitors. Read More

How Roy Leblanc Invitational — 'Super Bowl of Black rodeos' — stays thriving in Okmulgee

The Oklahoman, August 12, 2025 - The 70th annual Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo, known as the "Super Bowl of Black rodeos," drew a capacity crowd of 1,000 to Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Read More

Featured Media

Carl Carlson Rides Again (2023) — Season 34, Episode 14 The Simpsons, Aired on February 26, 2023

Feature Film, Bull (2019) starring Rob Morgan

The Last Rodeo (2025) starring Neal McDonough