For a rip-roarin’ good time, don’t miss the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival - The hottest show on dirt!
- Alastair Mac
- 1 hour ago
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Howdy rodeo fans! Saddle up for 2 days of bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping, and bull dogging, plus live music, food, beer, and fun for the kids too!

Saddle up for a wild ride because the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, is rolling into town on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025, 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 pm - 7 pm. Sink your teeth into mouthwatering eats like BBQ, tacos, Cuban sandwiches, pizza, corn dogs, funnel cakes and ice cream.
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!

Tickets begin at $40 for Adult and $25 for Children. Organizers recommend buying tickets in advance as the event usually sells out, but you can but tickets on the day, with the onsite box office open at 4 pm until the event is SOLD OUT.
For more information on the Tampa Bay Rodeo and Family Festival: https://tamparodeo.com.

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