Saddle up, Tampa! The Hondo Rodeo Fest rolls into Raymond James Stadium Feb. 26 - 28, 2027

The Hondo Rodeo Fest brings three days of top rodeo talent, a concert series featuring country music superstars and an all-out western celebration to Tampa.

The Hondo Rodeo Fest, a massive three-day Western lifestyle event, will bring rodeo’s top talent, a concert series with famed country music stars and a free western fan fest to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium Feb. 26 - 28, 2027.

The rodeo, boasting a $1 million prize for its invite-only athletes, has sold out Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ, and most recently filled Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. This February, The Hondo Rodeo Fest will make its Tampa debut for the first time in event history, with 50,000 fans expected to attend the event.

First launched in November 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix and built on a bold, invite-only format, the event features world champion cowboys and cowgirls competing across eight disciplines for their piece of a $1 Million purse. The Hondo continues to grow as a destination experience that blends the grit of rodeo with major live entertainment.

Over the past two years, the event has showcased world-class rodeo talent, with past competing athletes including 2026 PBR World Champion John Crimber, 4X World Champion Tuf Cooper, 3X World Champion Riley Webb, 4X World Champion Hailey Kinsel, 19X NFR Qualifier Lisa Lockhart, 4X World Champion Zeke Thurston and 2025 World Champion Statler Wright.

The event has also welcomed top-tier performers including Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Lynyrd Skynyrs, Zac Brown Band and Creed, solidifying its reputation as a must-attend event at the intersection of Western sports and music.

"Tampa represents an exciting new chapter for Hondo Rodeo Fest," said James Trawick, CEO of The Hondo Rodeo Fest. "The region's rich agricultural history and deep-rooted appreciation for hard work and community make it a natural place to bring our event next. We're excited to introduce a new audience to the thrill of world-class rodeo that delivers a head-to-head format with 76 of the world’s best rodeo athletes vying for a piece of the million dollar purse. This weekend brings together elite competition, incredible music and fans from across the Southeast for an opportunity to build memories that will last a lifetime.”

Outside the stadium, each day at noon, fans can enjoy a free Western-themed fan fest with live entertainment, interactive experiences, food and beverage offerings, shopping, family friendly activities and more.

The Million Dollar Rodeo kicks off on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. while each night will feature a 2-part concert series from 8:30 – 11 p.m. The artist lineup will be revealed on Aug. 17, with additional event programming and athlete announcements following in the coming weeks.

Fans will score the biggest savings during Hondo Rodeo Fest Tampa’s presale, August 26-27, with limited tickets available at 25% off while supplies last. General ticket sales begin August 28, with fans able to save 20% off from August 28-September 4 and 10% off from September 5-October 2 before prices increase.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thehondorodeofest.com/Tampa.

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