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Bandera
Memorial Day Weekend Stampede Parade and Rodeos
May 27-29
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 N.
Bandera ProRodeo presents three nights of PRCA-sanctioned rodeos with bull riding, team roping, bareback riding, and other competitions. The annual Stampede Weekend Parade takes place on Main Street on May 28.
Lewisville
Fiesta Charra
May 29
Lewisville Rodeo Arena, 101 Parkway Drive
See activities that take place at a traditional charreada, which is like a rodeo and practiced in Mexico. Admission is free.
Brownwood
Brown County Fair and Rodeo
May 29-June 5
Brown County Fairgrounds, 4206 SH 377 South
Enjoy mutton busting, the Wagner Carnival, and, of course, the Brown County Rodeo, as well as Market and Trade Days.
Llano
Open Pro Rodeo
June 3-4
John L. Kuykendall Event Center and Arena, 2200 W. RR 152
The 86th annual Llano Open Pro Rodeo includes bronc bustin', bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping. The Texas Spirit Riders entertain the crowd with heart-stopping performances on horseback.
Bandera
Riding on Faith Rodeo Summer Series
June 3-Aug. 5
Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, Park Road
Come out to see Riding On Faith Rodeo Summer Series every Friday starting in June until the first Friday in August. The rodeo features steer riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and mutton busting.
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Hunt
Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall
June 4-Sept. 3
Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39
For 95 years, Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall has been a entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer, with seasonal rodeos, live music, and dancing on Saturday nights.
Bandera
Cowboys On Main
June 4-Aug. 27
Main Courthouse Area, 500 Main St.
Every Saturday, see gunfights at Rattle Snake Ridge (located in the backyard of the Bandera Convention and Visitor's Bureau) and different performances and demonstrations each week starting with strolling singers, chuckwagons, trick ropers, horses, and wagon rides in front of the courthouse and other parts around town.
Chuckwagon Dinner and Show
June 4-July 30
The Flying L Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
Take a wagon ride down to Ghost Town and enjoy western entertainment the Flying L way. Every Saturday starting in March till the end of July, activities include live country music and dancing, a barbecue dinner with all the fixings, beer and wine available for purchase, and western entertainment.
Mesquite
Mesquite Championship Rodeo
June 4-Aug. 27
The Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive
Held every Saturday night from June to the last Saturday in August for nearly 65 years, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo has entertained families with thrilling rodeo events. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., visitors can come onto the arena floor, interact with rodeo participants, and try out their rodeo skills with special activities for children.
Coleman
Coleman PRCA Rodeo
June 9-11
Coleman Rodeo Grounds, 13152 SH 206
In 1936, Texas' centennial year, the idea of an annual Coleman Rodeo arose when nine businessmen wanted to do something special to celebrate Texas's 100th anniversary. Today, the rodeo continues on with a street parade, vendors, shopping, golfing, mutton busting, and rodeo events.
Lockhart
Chisholm Trail Roundup
June 9-11
Various locations
Traditionally held the second full weekend in June, Lockhart's largest annual festival and tourism event celebrates its 48th year. The entire family can enjoy activities including a petting zoo, an Old West gunfighter show, pig races, a carnival, rodeo, barbecue cookoff, grand parade, the Queen’s Coronation, and live entertainment.
Clifton
Clifton Rodeo
June 10-11
Clifton Rodeo Arena , 101 E. Seventh St.
The Clifton Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 71st annual Clifton Rodeo. The event kicks off with the rodeo parade. After the parade, head down to the rodeo grounds to watch the cowgirls run for the best time on barrel racing, and then sit back and watch the cowboys rope, ride, and get bucked on the broncos and bulls.
Bandera
Barrel Race
June 11
Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, Park Road
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show you how it's done. The divisions are Open 4D and Youth 3D.
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Fairfield
Freestone County Fair and Rodeo
June 13-18
W.L. Moody Reunion Grounds, 843 E. Commerce St.
This year is the 100th annual Freestone County Fair and Rodeo. The event kicks off with a parade and then features a livestock show that benefits local children, a carnival, and a rodeo. There is live music every night of the fair week. Come be a part of this beloved tradition that keeps Freestone County heritage alive.
Big Spring
Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo
June 16-18
Howard County Rodeo Bowl, 2900 Old State Hwy 80
Bring your family and friends out to the Howard County Rodeo Bowl for this annual tradition. The Reunion and Rodeo highlights some of the best talent and provides live entertainment.
Stonewall
Peach JAMboree and Rodeo
June 16-18
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce Grounds, 250 Peach St.
The 61st celebration of the annual peach crop includes peach judging, the crowning of the Peach Queen, a parade, lots of peach-eating and pit-spitting, baking contests, a variety of food, live music, and a rodeo.
Comanche
Open Rodeo Parade
June 18
Comanche Square, 101 W. Central Ave.
Texas-themed floats and horse clubs ride through downtown Comanche and around the historic courthouse square.
Bowie
Jim Bowie Days Rodeo and Celebration
June 18-25
Bowie Community Center and Rodeo Arena, 413 Pelham St.
This 56th annual event features a weeklong celebration full of family fun, with kids' activities, a parade, live music, a rodeo, youth rodeo, and rodeo queen contest.
Levelland
Golden Spread Classic Steer and Heifer Show
June 23-25
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
Miniature Hereford heifers and steers are shown, featuring American, European, and English breeds. Saturday's Prospect Steer Show has Brahman, Brangus, Santa Gertrudis, Simbrah, ABC, Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Charolais, and other breeds.
Mexia
Rodeo
June 23-25
Mexia Rodeo Arena, 600 Smith St.
The 92nd annual Mexia Rodeo, sponsored by the Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce, is great family fun. The rodeo is sanctioned by the United Professional Rodeo Association and includes some of the best concessions around.
Taylor
Blackland Bull Buck Out
June 24-26
Williamson County Exposition Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail
The Taylor Rodeo Association hosts this bull-riding extravaganza.
Belton
Fourth of July Celebration
June 25-July 4
Various locations, 412 E Central Ave, PO Box 659
The more than 100-year-old tradition of the Belton's Fourth of July Celebration includes a street party with live music, craft beer, wineries and food trucks on June 25, then a 1-mile parade on July 4, along with food and craft vendors, games, a petting zoo, static display of military and first responder equipment, and a hot dog eating contest. Carnival rides and attractions fill a nearby park. The three-night rodeo runs July 1-3 and is the only PRCA rodeo in Texas during this holiday weekend. Live music and fireworks round out the celebration on the evening of July 4.
Sweetwater
Summer Blast
June 30-July 3
Nolan County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive
Big Country Cutting Horse Association hosts this family-friendly rodeo event featuring activities for kids and a National Cutting Horse Association show.
Wimberley
VFW Rodeo
July 1-3
Chester Franklin VFW Rodeo Arena, 401 Jacobs Well Road
Wimberley’s 76th VFW Rodeo is a Hill Country summer tradition. The CPRA-sanctioned rodeo thrills with exciting competitions, good food, and a variety of merchandise from vendors.
Fredericksburg
Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
July 2-3, 16-17
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive
Come out during the summer season for exciting live horse racing at the fairgrounds’ Class 3 track. Pick your favorites for quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities.
Giddings
Fury on the Fourth
July 3
Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena, 2495 SH 290 W.
The Lee County Sheriff's Posse hosts championship bull riding for the Fourth of July Celebration, plus everyone's favorite: mutton bustin'.
Mason
Roundup Rodeo, Parade, and Festival
July 8-9
Heritage Park and Downtown Mason, Moody Street
Annually the second weekend in July, folks gather in Mason for rodeo events and family fun. The Roundup Parade takes place Saturday morning downtown, followed by the arts and crafts festival and Queen’s Court interviews over at Heritage Park. Saturday evening brings more rodeo events out at the arena and the crowing of the Mason County Queen.
Taylor
Taylor Rodeo
July 13-17
Williamson County Exposition Center, 5350 Bill Picket Trail NW
Since 1950, the Taylor Rodeo Association has proudly brought the Taylor Rodeo in the hometown of Bill Pickett—the legendary American cowboy that introduced bulldogging. Events include a calf scramble and steer saddling.
Bandera
Barrel Race
July 16
Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, Park Road
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show you how it's done. The divisions are Open 4D and Youth 3D.
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Levelland
Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association Finals
July 29-31
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
The Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association (JRCA) is a nonprofit organization serving the rodeo interests of youth ages 3-19 from across the Texas Panhandle, northwest Texas, and western Oklahoma. Organized in 1998, the JRCA has enjoyed steady growth and now boasts around 200 members. The JRCA culminates each season with the Championship Awards Ceremony after the rodeo finals. Thousands of dollars worth of saddles, buckles, and other prizes are awarded. Every finals contestant is recognized and receives prizes.
Cedar Park
Rodeo
Aug. 12-13
The H-E-B Center at Cedar Park , 2100 Avenue of the Stars
Get ready for two nights of rodeo including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling.
Levelland
World Series Team Roping
Aug. 12-14
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
Watch team ropers compete in the championship team roping competition.
Sonora
Sutton County Days and Sonora Outlaw Rodeo
Aug. 12-13
Sutton County Park Arena and Pavillion, Crockett Street
Festivities include a parade, food vendors, craft vendors, children's activities on Saturday, rodeo performances on Saturday and Sunday, and a dance on Sunday featuring Roger Creager and Josh Ward.
Fredericksburg
Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Aug. 13-14, 27-28
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive
Come out during the summer season for exciting live horse racing at the fairgrounds’ Class 3 track. Pick your favorites for quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities.
Levelland
Clovis Horse Sales
Aug. 19-20
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
Quality horses for all types of riders are up for sale. Each sale has different events featuring various types of horses. Events can include team ropings, cow horse futurities, and ranch horse competitions.
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Fair
Aug. 25-28
Gillespie County Fairgrounds and Exhibition Hall, 530 Fair Drive
The oldest continuous county fair in Texas marks its 134th year. Enjoy four big days filled with fun events, including a carnival and midway, fair food, livestock judging, agricultural and household exhibits, arts and crafts, antique tractor shows, live music and dancing, and live pari-mutuel horse racing.
Bandera
Barrel Race
Aug. 28
Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, Park Road
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show you how it's done. The divisions are Open 4D and Youth 3D.
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Barrel Race
Sept. 11
Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, Park Road
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show you how it's done. The divisions are Open 4D and Youth 3D.
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Barrel Race
Oct. 9
Mansfield Park Rodeo Arena, Park Road
Come see barrel racing at Mansfield Park presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youth show you how it's done. The divisions are Open 4D and Youth 3D.
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