ProRodeo

Don’t miss the Rodeo action April 30-May 2, 2026 at the American Royal Complex and watch as top cowgirls and cowboys from across the nation compete in bull riding, barrel racing, and the fan favorite mutton bustin’! Come early and stay late with theme parties before each performance and live music in the Tailgate Beer Garden after the rodeo. TAILGATE BEER GARDEN AND LIVE MUSIC! Join us before each rodeo performance for food, drinks, and games. The party doesn’t stop after the rodeo, be sure to stop by the Tailgate Beer Garden for live music and dancing. There’s something for everyone! The Tailgate Beer Garden is free and open to the public. Thursday & Friday | 5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Saturday | 4:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. LIVE music after the rodeo at 9:00 p.m. each night in the Tailgate Beer Garden. Free Admission! Thursday | Sons of Sterling Friday | Outlaw Jim and the Whiskey Benders Saturday | Bull Haulers Vendors will be onsite, selling their one-of-a-kind items. The marketplace will be open from 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm on Thursday and Friday and from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm on Saturday. KENTUCKY DERBY WATCH PARTY Come down early on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. for the Kentucky Derby Watch Party. Be sure to wear your best hat for the hat contest. Enjoy mint juleps and food from local food trucks.  There will be fun and games for everyone as you watch coverage from the Kentucky Derby, post time is 5:57 p.m. Just in time to head into the Rodeo when doors open at 6:00. Purchase Thursday Night ProRodeo Tickets Here Purchase Friday Night ProRodeo Tickets Here Purchase Saturday Night ProRodeo Tickets Here