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Talking 'bout competition, Texas rodeos are packed with thrilling events and rich traditions! Here’s what you can typically expect:

Roughstock Events: These are high-adrenaline competitions where cowboys and cowgirls try to stay on bucking animals for 8 seconds:
    • Bull Riding: One of the most dangerous rodeo events, where riders attempt to stay on a bucking bull.
    • Bareback Riding: Riders hold onto a leather rigging while trying to stay on a bucking horse.
    • Saddle Bronc Riding: A classic rodeo event where riders use a thick rein to control a bucking horse.

Timed Events: These competitions focus on speed and precision:
    • Steer Wrestling: Also called "bulldogging," where a cowboy jumps off his horse to wrestle a steer to the ground.
    • Team Roping: Two riders work together to rope a steer—one ropes the head, the other ropes the hind legs.
    • Tie-Down Roping: A cowboy ropes a calf, dismounts, and ties its legs as quickly as possible.
    • Barrel Racing: A fast-paced event where riders maneuver their horses around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern.

Entertainment & Attractions:
    • Live Music: Country and Western performances, sometimes featuring big-name artists.
    • Carnival Rides & Games: Family-friendly fun with Ferris wheels, games, and food vendors.
    • Mutton Bustin: A kids' event where young riders try to stay on a sheep for as long as possible.
    • Rodeo Queens & Pageants: Competitions celebrating rodeo culture and leadership.

Livestock Shows & Exhibitions: Many rodeos also feature cattle auctions, horse shows and agricultural exhibits.

Texas rodeos are more than just competitions, they are a "cultural celebration" of cowboy heritage! Enjoy!

Note that in the US, professional rodeos are governed and sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA). The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is an international professional bull riding organization based in Fort Worth. It is the largest bull riding league in the world, sanctioning hundreds of events yearly in US, Canada, Brazil and Australia, with 800+ memberships. The traditional season for competitive rodeo is from spring through fall. In contrast, the modern professional rodeo circuit runs longer and concludes with the PRCA National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas every December.












Jan 1, 2025 - RIDIN' THE RIVER COWBOY FELLOWSHIP GOAT ROPING EVENT: Bandera, at their arena, 5767 TX-173 North. 11:30a-3:30p. While many participate just for fun, the event is competitive, and the top teams can walk away with $1000 added in cash and prizes!! To participate, all you do is show up and sign up. Books open: 12:30p. Worship Service: 10:30a with lunch served in Fellowship Hall: 11:30a. This outdoor, family-friendly event is fun for spectators and ropers alike! 830-460-0710. Event Web, Host Web

Mar-Aug, 2025 - HHBRA BARREL RACING: Uvalde, at Uvalde County Fairplex, 215 Veterans Lane. Sat-Sun each scheduled weekend. Host: Heart of the Hills Barrel Racing Association (HHBRA): Harper, TX. Event Web-Flyer. WPRA approved.

Apr-Aug, 2025 - HCHC OPEN BARREL RACE & YOUTH SERIES: Harper, at Community Park, 211 Harper Pioneer Park Drive, off US-290. Annual event. Event Flyer. Host: Hill Country Horse Club (HCHC): Diane Wetz: 830-739-4883

Mar 7, 2025 - RAFTER E PRODUCTIONS MARCH BARREL RACE: Llano, at La Siesta Horse Hotel & Arena. Web. Se'Vette Early: 254-223-1220

Mar 8, 2025 - RAFTER E PRODUCTIONS MARCH BARREL RACE: Comfort, at Kendall County Youth Activity Center. Web. Se'Vette Early: 254-223-1220

Mar 8-9, 2025 - CTBRA BARREL & POLES RACES: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. 8:30a-5p. 325-247-5354. Web, Host Web

Mar 14, 2025 - RAFTER E PRODUCTIONS MARCH BARREL RACE: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Web. Se'Vette Early: 254-223-1220

Mar 14, 2025 - RAFTER E PRODUCTIONS MARCH BARREL RACE: Comfort, at Kendall County Youth Activity Center. Web. Se'Vette Early: 254-223-1220

Mar 15, 2025 - BANDERA HAM RODEO: Bandera, at Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, 2886 TX-16 North. Gates Open: 8a; Hog Catch: 9a; Opening ceremonies: 11a. Annual event. Admission: Ticket required. Produced by Bandera Wranglers: 830-460-3756, Event Web, bandera.wranglers@gmail.com

Mar 16, 2025 - 40+ CAM ROPING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Web. Wesley Moss: 940-577-0264

Mar 19, 2025 - RAFTER E PRODUCTIONS MARCH BARREL RACE: Comfort, at Kendall County Youth Activity Center. Web. Se'Vette Early: 254-223-1220

Mar 21, 2025 - RAFTER E PRODUCTIONS MARCH BARREL RACE: Liberty Hill, at Harvest House Arena. Web. Se'Vette Early: 254-223-1220

Mar 28, 2025 - FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS-BARREL RACE & POLE BENDING: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Web. 325-248-5937

Mar 28-29, 2025 - DIAMONDBACK JUBILEE & RODEO: Lometa, Lometa Regional Park, 15115 US-183 N, Bar 3 Arena. Annual event. Rodeo (Fri 5p-midnight; Sat 7a-midnight). Carnival, live music, food vendors, arts & crafts, chili cook-off, live snakes, Little buckaroo Rodeo, Miss Diamondback Queen Contest, Sat night rodeo dance. 512-734-2818. Chamber Web, Event Web

Mar 29-Nov 3, 2025 - HCRA RODEO SCHEDULE: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Age divisions, widely varied events, awards. Queen Contest. Web. 325-248-5937

Apr 5, 2025 - TORNEO DE CAMPEONES ROUND ROBIN GOAT ROPING: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Sun. Buckles. Web. Graves: 830-317-1442

Apr 12-13, 2025 - HEELERS ONLY-ROPE FOR THE BRONCO: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Finals. Web. Sandy: 281-610-3861

May 1-2, 2025 - UVALDE CACTUS JACK XTREME BULL RIDING: Uvalde, at County Fairplex. 830-278-7157. Annual event. Web

May 9-10, 2025 - BURNET PRO RODEO: Burnet, at Burnet County Fair & Rodeo Grounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Dr, behind the airport. 7p both nights. Events include Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Calf Scramble, Cowgirl's Barrel Racing, Cowgirl's Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping. Live music follows the action each night. Admission: Ticket required. Cody Orman: 830-798-4018. Facebook

May 25-26, 2025 - POP UP BARREL RACE: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. 4 & &p. Sun-Mon. All ages. Prizes, incentives. Concessions. Web

May 17, 2025 - LIBERTY HILL PRO RODEO: Liberty Hill, at Harvest Ranch Arena, 8355 RR-1869. 9a-7:30p. Community members can spend a weekend watching mutton bustin’, team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling, steer roping, barrels, breakaway and rodeo performances. Annual event. Parking: Free. Admission: see Web

May 18, 2025 - BANDERA BARREL RACE: Bandera, at Rodeo Arena, Mansfield Park, 2886 TX-16 North. Exhibitions: 10:30a-12:45; Church: 1p; Races: 1:30p. Watch as the talented youth show you how it's done! BBR approved. Annual event. Rain or Shine. Parking: Free. Ticket required. $30/p + $10 fee. Cash only. Riding On Faith Rodeo: Karen, 830-777-7129, Event Web; Sponsor Web

May 21 & 28, 2025 - BARREL RACING DAYS: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Se'Vette Early: 254-223-1220. Web, Host Web

May 23-25, 2025 - DRIPPING SPRINGS FAIR & RODEO: Dripping Springs, at Ranch Park & Event Center, 1042 Event Center Dr, 29401 RR-12. Rodeo, carnival, team roping, barrel racing. chili cook-off and washer pitching tournament as well as vendors throughout the grounds. 512-858-4725. Event Web

May 23-25, 2025 - BANDERA PRO RODEO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND STAMPEDE RODEO: Bandera, at Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, 2886 TX-16 North. Gates open: 6p, Grand Entry: 8p. Come and see the top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls compete in sanctioned rodeos. Admission: Rodeo ticket required. Active military and veterans with valid ID: Free. Parade: Sat 5/24, 11-12a. Market Days: 5/24-25, 9a-5p. Annual event. 830-522-0054. Host Web-Bandera ProRodeo Assn, 830-522-1303

May 24-25, 2025 - WIMBERLEY VFW OPEN PRO RODEO: Wimberley, at Chester Franklin Arena, VFW Veterans Park, at 401 Jacobs Well Rd and intersection with RR-12, about 3 mi N of town and 11 mi S of Dripping Springs. Open Pro Lester Meier Rodeo. Fun for whole family! Great food and vendors! Benefits local 4-H Wimberley Club. Time: Sat & Sun Night 8p. Cost: $10 Adults, $5 kiddos (babies and toddlers free). Nancy McCallick, 512-423-8035. Web

May 25, 2025 - UTOPIA RANCH RODEO & DANCE: Utopia, at Utopia Park arena, off FM-1050 at 241 Utopia Park Road. BBQ, live music, dance. Annual event. 830-966-3643. Web

May 25-26, 2025 - TEAM ROPING: Llano, at John L Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Sun-Mon. All ages. Prizes, incentives. Web, Host Web

May 30-July 25, 2025 - SUMMER SERIES RODEO FRIDAY NIGHTS : Bandera, at Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, 2886 TX-16 North. Gates open: 6p, Grand Entry: 8p. Bull riding, Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, Calf Scramble, Tie Down Roping, Mutton Busting, Team Roping and Barrel Racing. Admission: Ticket required. Sponsor Web

June 6-7, 2025 - LLANO OPEN PRO RODEO: Llano, at JLK Event Center, 2200 RR-152 West. Parade on 6/6 at 4p. Bull riding, bronc busting, barrel racing, and more. Gates: 6:30p, Rodeo: 8p. Chamber Web

June 19-21, 2025 - STONEWALL PEACH JAMBOREE, RODEO & DANCE: Stonewall, at the Jamboree Grounds, 250 Peach Street. Celebrate the bounty of local peaches. Grand Parade on Sat starts at 10a, line up at 8a. Activities include breakfast, rodeo, live music, dance, races, peach eating contest, peach seed spitting contest, peach auction, peach queen coronation, and children's peach patch. Parade: free. Rodeo: gate 6p; rodeo 8p. Ticket required, $25/p, under 13 free. 830-644-2735. Event Web. See special Portal focus page on "Peaches in the Hill Country"

June 27-28, 2025 - UTOPIA CPRA OPEN RODEO & DANCE: Utopia, at Utopia Park, off FM-1050 at 241 Utopia Park Road. BBQ, live music, dance. Annual event. 830-966-3643. Web

July 4-5, 2025 - KERRVILLE OPEN PRO RODEO: Kerrville, at Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center, 3705 TX-27 East. 8p. Annual Event. Includes open pro rodeo action, BBQ and chili cook-offs, live music, a street dance, children activities, food, vendors, family fun. $10. Open Pro Lester Meier Rodeo. 830-997-1864, Web

July 4-5, 2025 - LEAKEY JULY JUBILEE, RODEO & INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, VENDOR MARKET, CONCERT & STREET DANCE: Leakey, at Courthouse Square on US-83. Full details not available yet but following is typical: Sat: CPRA Jubilee Rodeo, 8p at RCJHC Rodeo Arena, 226 RR-336, full concessions, BYOB. Sat: Parade: 10a; Fri-Sat: Vendor Market on the Square, Fri: 9a-6p; Sat: 8a-2p, with arts/crafts vendors, food booths, food trucks, music. Sat: Concert & Street Dance, 7:30p. Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce, 830-232-5222, Web

July 10-12, 2025 - MASON ROUND-UP WEEKEND RODEO, FESTIVAL & PARADE: Mason. Parade at 10a, will circle the Courthouse Square. All activities will then move to Heritage Park (off of Moody Street). Arts & crafts, food, races, games and rides for the kids. Live music: 11a-2p, Acoustic Song Swap. Rodeo held both Fri & Sat. 325-347-5758. Web

July 18-19, 2025 - MARBLE FALLS OPEN-PRO RODEO: Marble Falls, at the Charley Taylor Rodeo Arena, 3053 US-281 about 5 mi S of Lake Marble Falls. Gates Open: 6:30p, Rodeo: 8p. Bull riding, bronc busting, barrel racing, live music and dance. Hosted by Marble Falls Rodeo Assn. Supports local charities and scholarships. Tickets available online or cash at the gate. 512-755-3969/5773, Facebook

Aug 8-9, 2025 - UVALDE RODEO, PARADE ON MAIN, DANCE, CAR SHOW, CLASS REUNIONS WEEKEND: Junction. Nathan Tonne, 254-212-9160, Chamber Web
• Hill Country Fair Associations Summer Classic Rodeo & Dance: Fri & Sat at Hill Country Fairgrounds, FM-2169. Gates: 6p, Rodeo: 7p. Dance under the stars each night after rodeo. Admission: Rodeo and Dance tickets: Adults: $10; Children: $6. Rodeo Event Web, Sponsor Facebook
• Parade: Sat, downtown, Main Street. 10-11a
• Martin Memorial Open Antique Car Show: Sat, at Kimble County Courthouse Square, 501 Main Street. 8a. Admission: Free. 325-446-5658. Event Web
• Class Reunions: All weekend, various locations

Aug 14-15, 2025 - BLANCO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO: Johnson City, at Blanco County Fairgrounds & Show Barn, 619 US-281 N, just S of the Pedernales River bridge (Map). Sat: Parade downtown at 10a, Exhibit Hall, 43 Tournament, goat roping, youth rodeo, team roping, steer/goat/lamb shows. Annual event. Tickets can be purchased only on day of event. Tickets include Rodeo & Dance. Free parking. Katy Odiorne: 512-627-8272. Sponsor Web, Video

Aug 29-31, 2025 - KENDALL COUNTY FAIR, STOCK SHOW & RODEO: Boerne, at Kendall County Fair Grounds, 1307 River Road. 8p. Annual event with Queen's Pageant on Thurs night; Rodeo on Fri & Sat; & Bull Riding Extreme on Sun; Livestock show on Sat & Sun; and great exhibits in the Homestead Heritage Exhibit Hall. Live entertainment on the main stage all weekend long along with lots of retail vendors for shopping and a variety of food vendors to meet everyone's taste. Don't forget the Parade on Main St on Sat morning. 210-834-1282. Venue Web, Event Web

Aug 30-31, 2025 - BANDERA PRORODEO RANCH RODEOS: Bandera, at Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, 2886 TX-16 North. Gates Open: 6:30p; Rodeo: 7a. Men, women, kids rodeos. Web, Host Web-Bandera ProRodeo Assn, 830-522-1303

Sep 24-28, 2025 - COMAL COUNTY FAIR & RODEO: New Braunfels, at Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 E Common Street. Largest county fair in central Texas. Bull riding, chili cooking, carnival rides, exhibits, competitions (baking, arts, more), kid's activities (baby barn yard where kids can interact with animals; H-E-Buddy kid zone). Parade: 9a. Admission: Adults $10/p; kids 6-11: $5. Rodeo seating: $20 to $25/p. 830-625-1505. Event Web

Sep TBD, 2025 - FRONTIER DAYS RODEO: Harper, at Community Park, 151 N Park St, off US-290. Team roping, washer pitching, cornhole, 42 tournament, kids fishing, parade, BBQ dinner, Lester Meier rodeo, dance. Web

May-Aug, Dates TBD, 2025 - HILL COUNTRY HORSE CLUB: Harper, at Community Park, 151 N Park St, off US-290. 5:30p. Open 4D Barrel Race & Youth Series. Diane Wetz, 830-739-4883





May 16-18, 2025 - KYLE FAIR: Kyle, at Lake KylePark, 700 Lehman Road. A 'Tex-Travaganza' for a southern, heel-kickin' good time! A family-friendly event with competitions: Ribs and Ritas. Live music, carnival rides and games, crafts and food vendors, our annual World Record attempt, the Gathering of the Kyles, and fireworks. Annual event. Entry is free, including attendance to live music performances. Carnival rides, games and vendors are charged independently. 512-262-3939, Event Web

June 13-14, 2025 - BURNET COUNTY AREA FAIR: Burnet, at AgriLife Auditorium, 607 N Vandeveer Street. Highlights the country charm of the area and celebrates its many traditional activities, including gardening, canning, needlework, woodworking, quilting, cooking demonstrations and shop vendors. Includes Ice Cream Crank-off, 42 dominoes tournament, and motorcycle show. Vendor workshops. Live music. R Event Web. Lynda French: 512-525-1289, frenchlynda55@gmail.com

Aug 21-24, 2025 - GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR: Fredericksburg, at Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Dr off TX-16, 2 mi S of town. This is the Grand Daddy of them all, and brings four action filled days and nights at the "oldest, continuously running county fair in Texas". Whether it's the carnival, the livestock and agricultural exhibits, or the arts & crafts, the thrill of horse racing or dancing under the hill country sky to the country show of a nationally known performer, this weekend is sure to bring smiles to the entire family. All day. 830-997-2359. Venue Web

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