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The Best Rodeo Events in Greater Phoenix

Arizona Gay Rodeo

2025 Dates TBA | Laveen

The 38th Annual Arizona Gay Rodeo took place on February 16-18, 2024, at the Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds in Laveen, Arizona. As an IGRA-sanctioned event, it attracts hundreds of participants and spectators each year. The rodeo features unique traditions such as steer decorating, the wild drag race, and goat dressing competitions, along with classic rodeo events like bull riding, steer riding, chute dogging, calf roping on foot, mounted breakaway roping, barrel racing, pole bending, flag racing, and team roping.

Rodeo Scottsdale (71st Annual Parada Del Sol Rodeo)

March 6-9, 2025 | Scottsdale

Known as the Parada Del Sol Rodeo, this PRCA-sanctioned event in the "West’s Most Western Town" spans four days each year. Thursday nights feature an exclusive Bull Riding-only performance, showcasing both seasoned professionals and rising future world champions. The rodeo continues on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with performances dedicated to the eight classic professional rodeo events: Saddle Bronc, Bareback Bronc, Tie Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, and Bull Riding. Each performance lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours. Enjoy additional entertainment and laughter with PRCA Specialty Acts and the PRCA Rodeo Clown throughout the event.

Cave Creek Rodeo Days

March 27-30, 2025 | Cave Creek

For over 45 years, the sport of rodeo has thrived in the Sonoran Desert. The Cave Creek Rodeo features a parade, mutton bustin', rodeo dances, a cornhole tournament, the thrilling All Bulls, All Night event, and three action-packed days of PRCA rodeo performances. This weeklong celebration beautifully showcases the Western heritage of this Arizona town.

Queen Creek PBR

2025 Dates TBA | Queen Creek

Feel the heart-pounding, boot-stomping, excitement as the PBR Rodeo comes to Queen Creek at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre. Don't miss your chance to witness talented bull riders face off against powerful bucking bulls in this must-see competition.

Willcox West Fest Ranch Rodeo & Chuck Wagon Cook-Off

April 11-13, 2025 | Willcox

The Willcox West Fest Ranch Rodeo & Chuck Wagon Cook-Off is an annual event that celebrates the rich western heritage of Willcox, Arizona. This weekend of family fun includes country music, western vendors, a rodeo, and a chuck wagon cook-off. Known as the "Cattle Capital of the Country" from the 1880s to the 1930s, Willcox shipped more cattle directly from the range than anywhere else. Embracing its historical roots, the event offers a variety of activities that highlight the Old West lifestyle, featuring demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, and vendors.

Prescott Frontier Days®: World's Oldest Rodeo®

June 30-July 6, 2025 | Prescott

Since 1888, Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. has hosted the annual World’s Oldest Rodeo® at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. The event features exciting competitions such as steer wrestling, bareback riding, tie-down roping, women’s breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women’s barrel racing, bull riding, and more.

The birth of professional rodeo can be traced back to July 4, 1888, when a group of merchants and professional businessmen in Prescott, Arizona, organized the first formalized "cowboy tournament" with cash prizes. Juan Leivas won rodeo’s first professional title, as reported in the Arizona Journal-Miner. These “Cowboy Contests” continued under the planning and promotion of a committee of local merchants. Since then, rodeo has evolved into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with more than 700 professional rodeos across 50 states.

World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo - Payson

August 15-17, 2024 | Payson

Payson proudly hosts the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo every August at the Payson Event Center. Each year, the rodeo is filled with special events for the whole family, including a parade, mutton bustin', live music, and delicious food. Despite the rich heritage and history, the Payson Pro Rodeo consistently delivers some of the best rodeos in the country.

For over 140 years, the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo has remained a beloved tradition. The August rodeo is known for being one of the best small-town rodeos in the world. From bull riding to team roping, the weekend is packed with family fun and thrilling bucking broncos. You can expect a full PRCA rodeo featuring events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing, women's breakaway, mutton bustin', and junior steer riding.

Arizona Black Rodeo

August 30-31, 2024 | Scottsdale

The Arizona Black Rodeo is celebrating its 13th year! Join thousands of passionate rodeo fans for an event that showcases both local and national African-American rodeo competitors while embracing the rich traditions of Western heritage. This thrilling rodeo will feature events such as bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, ranch bronc riding, ladies steer undecorating, ladies barrel racing, relay races, and fan favorites like mutton bustin' and the calf scramble for the kids. The mission of Black Rodeo USA is to celebrate our rich Black and African-American history, culture and create memories.

Navajo County Fair & Rodeo

September 11-14, 2024 | Holbrook

For the past 93 years, the Navajo County Fair & Rodeo has been hosting one of the greatest events on dirt. This year, rodeo contestants will have the chance to qualify for the American Rodeo and advance to the Las Vegas West Regionals Semi-Finals. Placing at the Navajo County Fair & Rodeo secures their spot at the Semi-Finals in Las Vegas, bringing them one step closer to competing in the American Rodeo and the opportunity to win the million-dollar prize.

Ridge Rider Days

October 4-6, 2024 | Glendale

PBR Teams is back in Glendale. Support the home PBR Team, the Arizona Ridge Riders, as they battle seven other PBR teams for the Ridge Rider Days title. 

Turquoise Circuit Finals

November 1-4, 2024 | Camp Verde

At the conclusion of the regular season, top competitors from each event qualify to compete at their circuit finals rodeos. Champions from each of the circuit finals, as well as the overall year-end winners from each circuit, are then invited to compete in the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeos (RNCFR) championships. Comprised of rodeos and athletes in New Mexico and Arizona, the Turquoise Circuit Finals is part of the circuit system devised by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. The TCF is a championship event.  

Hondo Rodeo Fest

November 7-9, 2024 | Phoenix

The Hondo Rodeo Fest will provide unique experience for competitors, musicians and fans alike in a one of a kind format at Chase Field! In an innovative combination of music and rodeo, fans will experience three nights of rodeo action & live music. The artist line-up includes stars like Hank Williams Jr., Whiskey Myers, Brooks & Dunn, Turnpike Troubadours, Zac Brown Band, and Old Dominion. The Hondo Rodeo Fest has a combined $1 million prize pool.