Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 5:00pm
Saddle up for a wild ride because the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, is rolling into town , with all the heart-pounding action you’ve been waiting for! The best cowboys and cowgirls in the Southeast are saddling up at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds for a FULL RODEO, featuring 2 action-packed days of bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping and bull dogging. Plus, the fun starts before you enter the arena as the Family Festival kicks up the excitement with LIVE MUSIC, tasty food, and exciting activities for the whole family. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just along for the funnel cake, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all evening long.
Arrive early to beat the traffic and grab some grub before local favorite Crossfire Creek takes the stage in the Beer Barn from 6:00-7:30pm. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering eats like BBQ, tacos, Cuban sandwiches, pizza, corn dogs, funnel cakes and ice cream. Then dive into the action with mechanical bull rides, axe throwing, monster truck adventures and plenty of photo ops, including fan favorites like the Tampa Bay Rodeo Girls and a few exotic guests like elephants, camels, snakes and monkeys. Kids will love cornhole, giant Jenga and the giant super slide. It’s Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt so grab your friends and family and come on down for a night of dust, adrenaline and unforgettable memories!
Additional Dates:
