What the Rodeo of the Ozarks Is
The Rodeo of the Ozarks is a four-night Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeo in Springdale, a celebration of heritage, community and the American West tied to the agricultural roots of the Ozarks. The most recent edition, the 82nd annual, ran Wednesday through Saturday, June 24-27, 2026, with every performance at 7:30 p.m. The rodeo is produced by the Springdale Benevolent Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2002, and the same board of directors leads both the Foundation and the rodeo.
Events in Every Performance
- Bareback riding
- Saddle bronc riding
- Bull riding
- Tie-down roping
- Team roping
- Barrel racing
- Steer wrestling
- Breakaway roping
Each night also features a rodeo clown, specialty acts, children's events, Western lifestyle vendors and rodeo food. Competitors change across the four nights.
How the Week Works: The Timeline
- Wednesday, June 24: paradeThe rodeo parade begins at Parsons Stadium and travels west along Emma Avenue, with floats, marching bands, rodeo queens, clowns and hundreds of horses.
- Wednesday night: Faith and Family NightFirst performance at 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday night: Retro/Throwback NightSecond performance at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday night: Tough Enough to Wear GoldThird performance at 7:30 p.m., raising childhood cancer awareness.
- Saturday night: Patriotic NightFinal performance at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets start at $7.50 and are sold online through the rodeo's ticket page at rodeooftheozarks.flicket.io or by phone. Past ticket options have included general admission, reserved seating and premium packages, with special pricing for groups and for military, seniors and children. Added prize money in recent years has been about $7,500.
Who Competes and Who Is It For
Because the rodeo is PRCA-sanctioned on the Southeastern circuit, contestants are professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls. Spectators range from families with small children, who have their own events, to longtime rodeo fans. Women have been part of rodeo from its early days as competitors, queens, entertainers and pioneers, and the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History nearby has exhibits on Ozarks rodeo history.
Where
Parsons Stadium, 1423 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764. Parsons Stadium is a covered grandstand venue and has hosted the rodeo for generations.
Questions
What time do the performances start?
7:30 p.m. each night.
Is the parade part of the rodeo?
Yes. The rodeo parade is held Wednesday, opening night, and starts at Parsons Stadium.
Which night supports childhood cancer awareness?
Friday, Tough Enough to Wear Gold Night.
Who do I call?
479-756-0464.
Official Links
- Summer tradition runs deep: Springdale rodeo: history, parade and nightly themes
- Rodeo of the Ozarks event listing: dates, venue address, tickets, phone
- Southeastern Pro Rodeos: Rodeo of the Ozarks: circuit and ticketing information
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