Pendleton Round Up and Happy Canyon Facilities Improvements
$365,000

Sen. Jeff Merkley (OR) requests $365,000 for:
Pendleton Round Up
Pendleton, OR

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Summary

Pendleton Round Up and Happy Canyon Facilities Improvements
Facility/Organization: Pendleton Round Up, Pendleton, OR
Request: $365,000
Project Description:
The project is a $13.4 million improvement to the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon facilities. Established in 1910, the Pendleton Round-Up is ranked among the top three traditional rodeos in the United States. Together the Round-Up and Happy Canyon form the foundation for $140 million in annual visitor expenditures to Umatilla County. Further, the Round-Up's 100th anniversary has been designated a celebration of statewide significance by the Oregon Heritage Commission.
Pendleton Round-Up. Structural issues associated with a portion of the grandstands at the Pendleton Round-Up, combined with the lack of a roof to protect people from the elements of extreme weather, have put the nation's third largest traditional rodeo event in peril.
Happy Canyon. The development of a mezzanine at this intermediate level with an elevator will allow more people to ascend higher into the seating and provide another seating level for the physically disabled. Upon completion of the mezzanine, a much-needed restroom, concession area, meeting facility and the entry pavilion are planned to serve performers and locals alike.

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