What the Toppenish Rodeo Is
The Toppenish Rodeo is a two-night PRCA professional rodeo held over the Fourth of July holiday at the Toppenish Rodeo Grounds. It is part of the PRCA Columbia River Circuit and is run by the Toppenish Rodeo and Livestock Association. The rodeo began in 1934 as a local gathering and has grown into a summer tradition. The most recent edition, "Bustin' Out of the Chutes," ran July 3 and 4, 2026, and was the 91st annual rodeo, presented by The Range.
The 2026 Schedule
| Time | Friday, July 3 (opening night) |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Rascal Rodeo in the rodeo arena |
| 6:30 p.m. | Mutton Busters check-in, in front of the ticket office |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mutton Bustin' (kids' event) |
| 7:30 p.m. | PRCA rodeo performance |
| After the rodeo | DJ Armando live in the Beer Garden |
| Time | Saturday, July 4 (family day and finale) |
|---|---|
| 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Pancake breakfast at Railroad Park, hosted by the Toppenish Lions Club |
| 8:00 a.m. | Slack, free and open to the public |
| 11:00 a.m. | Wild West Parade through downtown Toppenish |
| 6:30 p.m. | Mutton Busters check-in, in front of the ticket office |
| 7:00 p.m. | Mutton Bustin' |
| 7:30 p.m. | PRCA rodeo performance (final night) |
| After the rodeo | Live music from country artist Hunter Stiles in the Beer Garden |
Ways to Be Part of the Weekend
Watch the pro rodeo
Both evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. and feature a full PRCA lineup of professional contestants.
Enter your child in Mutton Bustin'
Mutton Bustin' is the kids' event that precedes each night's rodeo at 7:00 p.m. Young riders check in at 6:30 p.m. in front of the ticket office, the same time on both nights.
Catch the parade and slack
The Wild West Parade rolls through downtown Toppenish at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Slack starts at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and is free to the public.
Eat breakfast with the Lions
The Toppenish Lions Club serves a pancake breakfast at Railroad Park from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Where
Toppenish Rodeo Grounds (Toppenish Rodeo and Event Center), 600 S. Division St., Toppenish, WA 98948, on the Yakama Reservation in the lower Yakima Valley. The town is known for its Western murals.
Tickets and Contacts
Ticket details are on the rodeo's website, toppenishrodeo.com, under its tickets page. For questions about the weekend and visiting the area, Yakima Valley Tourism can be reached at (800) 221-0751.
Questions
How many nights is the rodeo?
Two: a Friday and a Saturday, with the Saturday performance as the final night.
Is there something for kids?
Yes. Mutton Bustin' runs at 7:00 p.m. each night, with check-in at 6:30 p.m., and Rascal Rodeo is held at 10:00 a.m. Friday.
Is any of it free?
Slack on Saturday morning is free and open to the public.
When is the next rodeo?
The most recent edition was July 3 and 4, 2026; check the rodeo website for the next dates.
Official Links
- Toppenish Rodeo
- Visit Yakima: Bustin' Out of the Chutes
- Toppenish Rodeo and Livestock Association
- Explore Washington State: rodeos
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