October 2014, TEHAMA - THE MAGAZINE 17
Old School
Brewer Roping Arena Celebrates 50 Years
By Laurie Dana
In 1964, KF Brewer established what would
become part of Tehama County's rich cowboy
heritage — the Brewer Roping Arena. Popular
among cowboys seeking competition and
camaraderie, the arena celebrated it's 50th
anniversary earlier this year.
"My dad and his buddies built the facility so
that he, his sons, and everyone else in the
county would have a place to rope and ride,"
said Mike Brewer, who manages the arena
with help from other members of the Brewer
family.
Brewer's happiest memories growing up in
the 60s were watching his dad and brothers,
Jerry and Kenny, practice roping.
"I learned how to rope from them, said
Brewer, a seven-time National Senior Rodeo
Team roping competitions are a Wednesday night tradition at the Brewer Roping Arena
