What Caldwell Night Rodeo Is
Caldwell Night Rodeo is a five-night PRCA professional rodeo at the D&B Supply Arena, 2301 Blaine Street in Caldwell. The 2025 edition was its 101st year, and the rodeo draws roughly 50,000 visitors a year. It is consistently ranked among the top professional rodeos in the country, and a $3.5 million announcer's stand with skybox seating opened in 2025. The 2026 rodeo ran August 18-22, with a free slack session on Monday, August 17.
Nightly Schedule
Every performance follows the same rhythm: the west gate opens at 4:30 p.m. for the Cowboy Up Mercantile shopping hour, arena gates open at 5:30 p.m., the Junior Rodeo starts at 6:30 p.m., and the pro rodeo starts at 7:45 p.m. A Buckaroo Breakfast runs 6:30-9:30 a.m. each morning, presented by the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce. A VIP Dinner Experience opens at 5:00 p.m. at O'Connor Field House; it does not include rodeo entry, so you must buy a rodeo ticket and add the VIP option.
| Night (2026) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Tue., Aug. 18 | First Responder Family Night |
| Wed., Aug. 19 | Man Up Crusade: wear purple against domestic violence |
| Thu., Aug. 20 | CNR Strong: wear a color honoring someone affected by cancer |
| Fri., Aug. 21 | Patriot Night: current and former military |
| Sat., Aug. 22 | Championship Night: the top 12 in each event compete; Miss CNR coronation at 7:30 p.m., Junior Rodeo at 6:00 p.m., and the Buckaroo Breakfast runs 7:00-10:00 a.m. |
Slack Session
Slack is free and needs no ticket. On Monday, August 17, barrel racing ran at 9:00 a.m., and team roping, breakaway, steer wrestling and tie-down ran at 4:00 p.m. Enter through the front gate at 2301 Blaine Street. Limited concessions open in the afternoon.
Tickets
Tickets are not sold at the rodeo office. Buy them online, or buy general admission at D&B Supply in Caldwell after the Snake River Stampede ends in July. Shows have sold out almost every night, and remaining tickets are sold at the gate only if any are left when gates open at 5:30 p.m. General admission seating is first come, first served. There are no refunds, exchanges or rain checks; the rodeo runs rain or shine. A five-night package and single-night tickets are offered.
Bag Policy and Parking
- One clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, plus one non-clear clutch, purse or wallet up to 4 by 6 by 2 inches.
- Diaper and medical bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches are allowed but searched by hand.
- Backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags and hard cases are not allowed.
- ADA parking is in front of O'Connor Field House. Limited free parking is in front of Simplot Stadium off Blaine Street, with a free dirt lot on 22nd Avenue behind Caldwell Bowl and free street parking nearby. Some local clubs charge for parking, so bring cash.
After the Rodeo
Indian Creek Steakhouse, 711 Main Street, Caldwell, hosts the official after party following the Friday and Saturday performances.
Questions
Is there something for kids?
Yes. A Junior Rodeo opens each night's program, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Can I watch for free?
The Monday slack session is free. Performances need a ticket.
Who do I call?
The rodeo number is (208) 459-2060.
Official Links
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