Growing up in northwest Arkansas, nothing says the Fourth of July to me like Springdale’s Rodeo of the Ozarks. The event is July 4-7 at Parson’s Stadium, and is definitely family-friendly entertainment. About 500 professional athletes compete during this nationally-honored rodeo in seven PRCA and WPRA sanction events – Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping and the ever popular Bull Riding.
The annual rodeo parade kicks off at 3 p.m. on the 4th and proceeds from the rodeo grounds west through downtown Springdale. Gates open at 6 p.m. for opening night of the 68th rodeo. Mutton Bustin begins at 6:30 p.m. If you don’t know what that is, it’s kids riding sheep and is the cutest funniest part of evening. Rodeo events start at 7:30 p.m. with Chris Cagle in concert following the rodeo.
The annual rodeo parade kicks off at 3 p.m. on the 4th and proceeds from the rodeo grounds west through downtown Springdale. Gates open at 6 p.m. for opening night of the 68th rodeo. Mutton Bustin begins at 6:30 p.m. If you don’t know what that is, it’s kids riding sheep and is the cutest funniest part of evening. Rodeo events start at 7:30 p.m. with Chris Cagle in concert following the rodeo.
The same time schedule is followed on the 5th and 6th. However, David nail performs after the rodeo on July 5 with KIX Brooks taking the stage July 6.
The second rodeo parade is at 10 a.m. on July 7 running the same route. The final night of the rodeo ends with a fireworks extravaganza.
Bull riding and barrel racing have always been two of my favorite events. What are your favorites?
Bull riding and barrel racing have always been two of my favorite events. What are your favorites?
