About this event
The Woodward Elks PRCA Rodeo dates to 1929 according to its TravelOK listing, which calls it one of the oldest PRCA rodeos in Oklahoma and often dubbed the toughest rodeo in Oklahoma. Visit Woodward lists the 2026 edition as the 96th annual. It is a PRCA event on the Prairie Circuit, hosted by the Woodward Elks Lodge.
Dates and schedule
The 2026 rodeo ran June 10-13, 2026. That is the most recent verified date and has passed; the 2027 dates are not yet announced. TravelOK lists performance hours of 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Around the arena, the listing describes:
- A Saturday parade on Main Street at 10 a.m.
- An annual longhorn cattle drive through downtown streets
- Live concerts after the rodeo on Wednesday and Thursday
- Evening dances on Friday and Saturday
- Children's activities and stagecoach rides
Events
Bull riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding and team roping are named, along with other PRCA events. A 2025 listing from the Prairie Circuit also names bareback riding, steer roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and mutton bustin'.
Getting there
Visit Woodward places the rodeo at Crystal Beach Arena, 210 Temple Houston Dr, which seats 4,200. TravelOK shows the Woodward County Fairgrounds on E 2nd St, Woodward, OK 73801. Check which entrance applies to your tickets. TravelOK says US-183, US-270 and US-412 pass within five miles, and the listing is ADA compliant with bus and motorcoach parking. A 2025 listing says camping is available near the arena.
Tips for families
- This is the one event on Woodward's season list that charges spectators; the rest are free.
- Plan Saturday morning around the 10 a.m. Main Street parade.
- Phone 580-334-6485 or visit woodwardelksrodeo.com for ticket information.
Official links
Major Oklahoma Stock Shows and Rodeos: The Essentials
Oklahoma's biggest junior livestock events are the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in March and the state fairs in September. OSU lists the 2026 OYE as open to 4-H and FFA members ages 8 to 19, with more than 7,000 members and more than 13,000 head. At the close of the 2026 Expo, 213 animals sold for a combined $1.4 million in the Sale of Champions.
State fairs
The 2026 Oklahoma State Fair runs September 17-27, and junior steer entries for 2026 were due August 21. The Tulsa State Fair is held on the fourth Thursday after Labor Day and runs 11 days. Tulsa County Extension says 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors may enter it regardless of county placing.
Rodeos
The 34th International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee drew more than 1,000 youth rodeo athletes in 2026. The National Junior High Finals Rodeo began a 10-year run at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie on June 18-27, 2026, and the National High School Finals Rodeo follows there starting in 2030. Confirm dates with each host before you travel.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Woodward Round-Up Club Winter Series and Finals
Winter series rodeo weekends and finals run April 10-12, April 24-26 and May 8-10 at the Woodward Round-Up Arena.
1715 Jim Ben Dr, Woodward, OK | Organizer: Woodward Round-Up Club Official event details - Heart of Youth Rodeo Association Rodeos
Youth rodeo association weekends in Woodward on April 17-19, July 31-August 2 and October 9-11 according to the city rodeo season guide.
Woodward, OK | Organizer: Heart of Youth Rodeo Association Official event details - Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo
Junior rodeo series with events July 10-12 and September 4-7 on the Woodward rodeo season list.
Woodward, OK | Organizer: Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo Association Official event details - 580 Cattle Conference
Third annual cattle producer conference in Woodward, one-day program.
Woodward, OK Official event details - Woodward County Free Fair
Woodward County Free Fair Sept 10-12, 2026 with livestock shows, farm and craft exhibits and educational displays; 4-H and FFA members exhibit. Admission is free.
105 Temple Houston Dr, Woodward, OK 73801 | 580-701-0154 Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.