“FLORIDA’S HOTTEST SHOW ON DIRT”
Ready, Set, Rodeo! For a rip-roarin’ good time, don’t miss the all-new Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on April 11 & 12, 2025! The best cowboys and cowgirls in the Southeast are saddling up for a FULL RODEO, featuring 2 action-packed days of bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping and bull dogging. Feel the adrenaline as riders take on powerful bulls and lightning-fast horses in the ultimate test of skill and courage.
Come early for the Family Festival where the fun starts with LIVE MUSIC, delicious food and exciting activities for the whole family. Chow down on festival favorites such as corn dogs, BBQ, tacos, funnel cakes, ice cream, pizza, hot pressed Cuban sandwiches and more. Test your skills on the mechanical bull, try your hand at axe throwing, ride monster trucks, and take pictures with the fan-favorite Tampa Bay Rodeo Girls as well as elephants, camels, snakes, monkeys and a giant hay wall. Cheer on the pig races, challenge your friends at corn hole and giant Jenga, and zoom down the giant super slide. It’s Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt so grab your friends and family and come on down for a night of dust, adrenaline and unforgettable memories!
*Activities subject to change.
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tampa bay rodeo & FAMILY festival
For a rip-roarin’ good time, don’t miss the all-new Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on April 11 & 12, 2025.
The best cowboys and cowgirls in the Southeast are saddling up for a FULL RODEO, featuring 2 action-packed days of bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping and bull dogging. Feel the adrenaline as riders take on powerful bulls and lightning-fast horses in the ultimate test of skill and courage.
Come early for the Family Festival where the fun starts with LIVE MUSIC, delicious food and exciting activities for the whole family.
It’s Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt so grab your friends and family and come on down for a night of dust, adrenaline and unforgettable memories!

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- Event sells out FAST! Secure your tickets NOW!
- Come early! Doors open at 5pm.
- 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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Tickets begin at $40 for Adult and $25 for Children, prices may increase and up charged at the box office.
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Yes, you can! The onsite box office is open at 4pm 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 doors).
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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
Ticket Support: Support@SarasotaBoxOffice.com
Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival Inquires
Ryan Henning – Owner/Producer