What SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week Is
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo and Livestock Week is a spring rodeo and youth livestock week at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, run by a nonprofit that supports farming and ranching by giving young people chances to take part in rodeos, livestock competitions, community activities and educational events. The Alabama Cattlemen's Association promotes it, and the next edition is on the calendar for March 19-21, 2027. The rodeo has been held since 1958. In March 2024 more than 1,100 kids took part in SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week events, and $75,000 in scholarships and awards were granted.
The main draw is a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo that ranked in the top 10 percent of more than 700 PRCA events in 2025. The events are bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Dusty Myers works as the rodeo clown and barrelman.
The Week at a Glance (2026 Format)
The most recent edition ran March 20-22, 2026, and the 2027 schedule is expected to follow the same pattern.
| Day | What is on |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 10 a.m. | Slack competition: tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping and cowboy barrel racing, in that order |
| Friday, 7 p.m. | Kickoff parade through downtown Montgomery to Garrett Coliseum, then the first PRCA performance |
| Saturday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Two PRCA performances |
| Sunday, 2 p.m. | Final PRCA performance |
The parade is weather-dependent, with updates on the SLE Rodeo Facebook page.
Family and Youth Events
- Mutton Bust'n: sheep riding for ages 4-8, in the main arena during the Friday performance.
- Calf Scramble: ages 12-14 race to pull one of three flags from a calf's tail for a cash prize.
- Stick Horse Rodeo: held before each performance.
- Western Festival: Saturday morning, where kids meet rodeo clowns and cowboys.
- Kids Corral and Fan Zone: open three hours before each PRCA performance and free for rodeo ticket holders. The Kids Corral has western games; the Fan Zone has a mechanical bull, a beer garden and live music.
- Ag Education Barn: hands-on farming and food exhibits created with Auburn University's College of Agriculture.
- Cowboy Church: a free Sunday morning service in Teague Arena.
Free events include the Alabama Select Horse Sale, the Junior Livestock Expo, SLE Team Roping, the SLE Youth Rodeo Showdown and Mutton Bust'n. The horse sale is held the weekend a week before the rodeo in Teague Arena.
Tickets
In 2026, adult tickets ran $26 to $31 and child tickets (12 and under) were $15. Military and first responders had a buy-one-get-one offer, and a Veterans Honor Ceremony came with discounts for military families. Tickets are sold online at slerodeo.com/p/tickets. Prices for 2027 had not been published at the time of writing.
Where to Go
- Rodeo fans: Garrett Coliseum, parking at 1555 Federal Dr., Montgomery, AL 36107.
- Livestock trailers: use the entrance at 1295 Coliseum Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36107.
Questions
What age can my child ride a sheep?
Mutton Bust'n is for riders ages 4-8.
Do I need a ticket for the Fan Zone and Kids Corral?
They are free for rodeo ticket holders and open three hours before each performance.
Is the junior livestock show free to watch?
Yes. The Junior Livestock Expo is listed among the free events.
Where do I buy tickets?
Online at slerodeo.com, or at the Garrett Coliseum box office.
Official Links
- SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week returns to Montgomery: schedule and addresses
- Plan your visit to the SLE Rodeo: prices and family activities
- The 68th annual SLE PRCA Rodeo: parade, kids events and horse sale
- Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo, Alabama Tourism
- Southeastern Livestock Exposition rodeo details
- Bama Beef calendar
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the Alabama Farmers Federation, held in Montgomery on the organization's events calendar for December 6-7, 2026.
- SLE Youth Livestock Judging Contest
Youth livestock judging contest tied to the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in Montgomery. Held each year; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Youth Livestock Judging Contest at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition
Held each year in Montgomery during the Southeastern Livestock Exposition; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Alabama 4-H Horse Communication and Creative Arts Contests
Held each year in Montgomery for Alabama 4-H horse project members; the most recent date was March 14, 2026.
- Junior Livestock Expo
Youth beef, dairy and swine exhibitors compete at Garrett Coliseum and Teague Arena in Montgomery alongside the Southeastern Livestock Exposition. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 16-18, 2026.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.