What Kansas Biggest Rodeo Is
Kansas Biggest Rodeo is a three-night professional rodeo at the rodeo grounds two miles north of Phillipsburg on Highway 183. A volunteer committee runs it with the goal of putting on a high-quality pro rodeo while keeping tickets affordable for families. The committee takes no profit, and any surplus goes into the next year's rodeo. About 15,000 people attend each year, and organizers say it has the biggest economic impact of any event in Phillips County. The next edition is August 5-7, 2027.
The Schedule for 2027
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. rodeo slack, no admission charge |
| Wednesday, Aug. 4 | 6 p.m. associate membership meal; 7 p.m. rodeo slack, no admission charge |
| Thursday, Aug. 5 | 6 p.m. free barbecue for rodeo ticket holders; 6:30 p.m. Phillipsburg Rodeo Queen coronation; 7:15 p.m. mutton bustin'; 8 p.m. first performance and "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" night |
| Friday, Aug. 6 | 7:15 p.m. mutton bustin'; 8 p.m. second performance and Coors night, with free caps for the first 1,500 ticket holders; dance after the rodeo |
| Saturday, Aug. 7 | 2 p.m. downtown parade; 7:15 p.m. mutton bustin'; 8 p.m. final performance; dance after the rodeo |
Special Nights and Extras
Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Each fan who wears pink donates $1 to the Hope in the Heartland fund, and several sponsors match the donations. The program has run for twenty years and has raised over $167,000, all of it for cancer patient assistance.
Mutton bustin'
For riders ages 4 to 7 who weigh 60 pounds or less. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. at the booth on the northeast corner of the grandstand. The first 25 riders are accepted, there is no fee, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. Helmets and vests are provided.
Parade
Saturday at 2 p.m. through downtown Phillipsburg. Horse riders in the grand entry must belong to a saddle club, wear a long-sleeved shirt and cowboy hat, and ride one person per horse.
Associate memberships
Only 300 are sold each year, starting in early July. They include a dinner before the Wednesday slack, reserved VIP parking each night and a chance at cash drawings of $10,000, $2,500 and $1,000.
Scholarships
The rodeo gives scholarships to college rodeo athletes. The 2026 recipients each received $500: a Fort Hays State breakaway roper, a Fort Hays State team roper, a Mid-Plains Community College team roper and a Mid-Plains barrel racer.
Tickets
The rodeo's visit page lists reserved seats at $22 for adults and $17 for children 3 to 12, and general admission at $18 to $19 for adults and $13 for children on Friday and Saturday. Children 2 and under are free on a lap, and Family Night on Thursday admits children 12 and under free with an adult ticket. Prices on the page were posted for more than one year, so confirm current prices before you buy. Buy online through RodeoTicket, or by phone through Garrett Insurance in Phillipsburg at 785-543-2448. Handicap seating is at the south end of the arena.
Where
Two miles north of Phillipsburg on Highway 183, on the west side of the highway; look for the American flags above the grandstand. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is free and food vendors are on site.
Questions
Is the slack free?
Yes. The Tuesday and Wednesday slack performances have no admission charge.
Is there a dance?
Yes, on Friday and Saturday nights after the rodeo, with live music at the rodeo grounds.
Does parking cost anything?
No.
Official Links
- Kansas Biggest Rodeo schedule
- Events page: mutton bustin', parade, pink night, memberships
- Visit page: directions, tickets and prices
- About the rodeo
- Scholarship recipients
Major Kansas Stock Shows and Rodeos: The Essentials
Kansas' big junior livestock stages are all in Hutchinson at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.
Shows
The Kansas State Fair ran September 11-20 in 2026, with the 4-H and FFA Grand Drive for beef, sheep, swine and goats (regular entries due July 15). The Kansas Junior Livestock Show ran October 2-4, 2026, with online entries due August 15. The Kansas Beef Expo is December 9-13, 2026, with junior breeding and market shows. Market animals and commercial breeding females must be nominated for the Grand Drive and KJLS.
Rodeos
Kansas rodeos include the Pretty Prairie Rodeo in July, the PRCA Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, the KPRA Finals in Dodge City and the Kansas Biggest Rodeo in Phillipsburg. Confirm dates for the coming year before you go.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- K-State Ag Ed Speech Event
Public speaking event for Kansas FFA students on January 30, 2027 at the K-State Student Union in Manhattan, hosted with K-State Agricultural Education.
- K-State Career Development Events (Kansas FFA State CDEs)
Kansas FFA state Career Development Events are scheduled for May 2-4, 2027 in Manhattan. Chapters compete in judging, evaluation and skills contests; the 2026 round was held May 3-5.
- Kansas FFA State Convention
The 99th Kansas FFA Convention is set for June 1-4, 2027 in Manhattan. The 2026 convention ran May 26-29 at McCain Auditorium with a theme of Cultivate. Grow Leaders. Lead Change.
- Kansas Livestock Association Convention and Trade Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were November 19-21, 2025. Cattlemen gather for the banquet and live auction, Beef Industry University, committee meetings and the membership breakfast with policy votes.
- Kansas Agri-Business Expo
Held each year; the most recent dates were November 19-20, 2025. Joint agribusiness trade show for the grain, feed and retail sectors drawing more than 1,100 attendees to Century II in Wichita.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.