“FLORIDA’S HOTTEST SHOW ON DIRT”
Get ready for Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival when it thunders into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds January 17 & 18, 2025! 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 title and cash prizes in this single event competition. Country music artists Chris Janson (Friday) and Clay Walker (Saturday) headline the festival, delivering unforgettable performances during the extended 90-minute Bull Bash intermission. Come early to enjoy LIVE music from local favorite Crossfire Creek Band, delicious food, cold beer and to test your skills on the mechanical bull before the Bull Bash begins. Don’t miss this riveting showcase of bull riding and live country music!
Gates open at 5:00 p.m., live music begins at 5:45, and the Bull Bash begins at 8:00 p.m. The headlining artists take the stage nightly at approximately 9:00 p.m. during intermission. After the music festival at intermission, the Bull Bash resumes with the final rounds to crown the winner.
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Chart-topping singer/songwriter Chris Janson will perform January 17, and platinum selling artist Clay Walker will perform January 18 during the extended 90-minute Bull Bash intermissions.
The best bull riders in the region compete for the title and cash prizes in this multi-round competition. After the music festival at intermission, the Bull Bash resumes with the final rounds to crown the winner.
Known for finding the connection between country’s timeless themes and music-of-the-moment timeliness in his music, Clay Walker’s storied career has been dotted with smash singles, platinum albums and countless honors and acclaim. Diagnosed in 1996 with MS, Walker is a passionate advocate and fundraiser for others with the disease through the Clay Walker Foundation’s Band Against MS.
Chris Janson, proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is part of Country music’s new breed. Rolling Stone proclaimed him “a live legacy in the making,” and Janson is a frequent presence at the nation’s biggest country festivals, tours, and unexpected sit-ins. Janson’s Big Machine Label Group debut single, “All I Need Is You,” recently hit the No. 1 spot on the Country music charts, marking 5 career #1 hits.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m., the Bull Bash begins at 8:00 p.m. and the headliners take the stage from 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. each night. The event concludes at 11:00 p.m. Fans can arrive early to enjoy delicious food, a cold beer and to test their skills on the mechanical bull before the Bull Bash begins. Local favorite Crossfire Creek Band will be performing both nights beginning at 5:45pm.
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Tickets begin at $50 and prices will increase January 2nd 2025
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Yes, you can! The onsite box office is open until the event is SOLD OUT. We do recommend purchasing your tickets online as the rodeo 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.
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STE A5
Sarasota, Florida 34234
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Ryan Henning – Owner/Producer