january 16 & 17
“FLORIDA’S HOTTEST SHOW ON DIRT”
Celebrate America’s 250th at
Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival!
Country music legends Trace Adkins and Justin Moore headline the event taking place January 16 & 17, 2026, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Country music luminary Lee Greenwood performs as special guest each night. Also joining us both nights is local favorite, Crossfire Creek Band.
Back by popular demand, the Bull Bash & Country Music Festival storms into town for two nights of action-packed bull riding and star-studded country music.
Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor
the brave men and women of the military who safeguard
our freedom. Special recognition will also be given to The Wounded Warrior Project who will be hosting
members of their community at the event.
The region’s top bull riders will battle it out in a single event competition for cash prizes and bragging rights,
followed by country music’s biggest names lighting up the stage.
General Admission tickets get you right next to the stage when
multi-platinum hitmaker Justin Moore performs on Friday, January 16,
and country music icon Trace Adkins headlines on Saturday, January 17.
Patriotic legend Lee Greenwood delivers a special tribute performance each night.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Come enjoy delicious food, cold beer and to test your skills on the mechanical bull before the action begins. Don’t miss Tampa Bay’s most popular mix of bull riding,
country music legends, patriotic pride and a heartfelt salute to America’s heroes.
Upcoming Events
January 2026
“Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival!“
Get ready for Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival! Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor the brave men and women of the military who safeguard our freedom.
The event takes place January 16 & 17, 2026, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Two nights of heart-pounding Bull Riding and toe-tapping Live Country Music combine for an exhilarating, action-packed event. The best bull riders in the region will be competing for the cash prizes and bragging
rights in this single event competition. Multi-platinum hitmaker Justin Moore (Friday) and Country music icon Trace Adkins (Saturday) headline the festival, delivering unforgettable performances. Patriotic legend Lee Greenwood delivers a special tribute performance each night. Also joining us both nights is local favorite, Crossfire Creek Band.
Don’t miss Tampa Bay’s most popular mix of bull riding,
country music legends, patriotic pride and a heartfelt salute to America’s heroes.
Gates open at 4:30 pm, local band begins at 5:15 pm, and the Bull Bash begins at 6:45 pm. Special tribute begins at 8:20 pm. The headlining artists take the stage nightly at approximately 9:00 pm.
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- Event sells out FAST! Secure your tickets NOW!
- Come early! Doors open at 4:30pm.
- No Barcode? No problem. We can find your order by name or email.
- After your purchase you will receive ONE barcode for ALL tickets. We only check in those present.
- No outside food and beverages.
- No re-entry at any time.
- No illegal weapons of any kind allowed.
- No protests at any time.
- Zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior. Will result in immediate removal from the premises by Sheriff’s deputies.
- Premium parking available for convenience. Located nearest to the Festival’s entrance.
- General Parking is free but first come first served.
- Wristbands provided upon checkin, all persons must have a ticket to enter.
- All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
- Box office available on-site to purchase tickets in person, these sell out fast. Sales begin at 4pm.
- There will be animals, support for our military & first responders, American flags, prayers, national anthem, etc. If any of this offends you, stay home!
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Friday Tickets begin at $60. Prices may vary. (includes access to stage pit area) (no kids pricing tickets)
Saturday Tickets begin at $65. Prices may vary. (includes access to stage pit area) (no kids pricing tickets)
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Yes, you can! The onsite box office is open until the event is SOLD OUT. We recommend purchasing your tickets online as this event historically SELLS OUT.
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We recommend you DON’T PRINT your tickets. You are able to present them on a smartphone at the door.
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The show will go on! This is a rain or shine event.
The show always goes on unless there is a specific danger to the public or to our cast in attendance.
We will post information about cancelled or postponed performances to our website and our social media pages.
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For those requiring special seating accommodations, we recommend arriving early, ideally 60 minutes before the rodeo starts, to ensure we can best meet your needs.
Identify yourself to our onsite personnel and they will happily assist you to an appropriate seating area. If you will need special seating, please come early if possible (60-minutes prior to showtime).
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Yes, we accept all major debit and credit cards.
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Surcharges are additional fees charged by our online ticketing provider that offset expenses related to web hosting, security, phone support and other essential elements involved in processing payments on our website. A portion of these fees are paid directly to a Credit Card Processing company.
Our ticketing solution provider, Straw House Ticketing, is dedicated to minimizing these fees as much as possible.
The prices advertised by the Tampa Bay Rodeo reflect the exact amount charged by the company. Any sum beyond the advertised price is allocated to a third-party provider.
Our goal is to offer our patrons a secure, reliable, and optimal ticket purchasing experience, prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.
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Tickets are non-refundable, except under a few circumstances.
In the event of a canceled performance, customers may request a refund for the price of the ticket.
Service fees, internet convenience fees, or any other charges incurred during the ticket purchase process are considered final at the time of transaction and cannot be refunded for any reason.
Get In Touch
Sarasota Box Office
1800 Northgate Blvd
STE A5
Sarasota, Florida 34234
For Ticket Support or Questions:
Support@SarasotaBoxOffice.com
For Vendor or Sponsorship Inquiries:
Ryan Henning – Owner/Producer
For Media Inquiries:
Lisa Taylor