“FLORIDA’S HOTTEST SHOW ON DIRT”
OCALA, dust off your boots! For the first time, Ocala’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival, produced by Tampa Bay Rodeo,
thunders into the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on June 20 & 21, 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. Chart-topping country music bands Lonestar (Friday) and Parmalee (Saturday) headline the festival, delivering unforgettable performances after the bull riding competition concludes. Come early to secure premium general admission folding chair seating! Florida’s most wanted country band, Crossfire Creek, takes the stage at 5:30 p.m. each night, playing live music while you enjoy delicious food, cold beer, a ride on the mechanical bull and local crafts and products.
Don’t miss this riveting showcase of bull riding and live country music coming for the first time ever to Ocala!
Free parking opens at 4 p.m., gates open at 5, Bull Bash kicks off at 7, and the headlining artist takes the stage at approximately 8:30 each night.
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“Ocala’s bull bash & country music festival”
Get ready for Ocala’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival when it thunders into the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion June 20 & 21, 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 Lonestar (Friday) and Parmalee (Saturday) headline the festival, delivering unforgettable performances. Come early to enjoy LIVE music from local favorites Crossfire Creek, 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, and the Bull Bash begins at 7:00 p.m. The headlining artists take the stage nightly at approximately 8:30 p.m.
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Friday Tickets begin at $50. Prices increase June 6th.
Saturday Tickets begin at $55. Prices increase June 6th. -
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
Ticket Support: Support@SarasotaBoxOffice.com
Ticket Hotline: 1-800-756-8048
Bull Bash & Country Music Festival Inquires
Ryan Henning – Producer/Promoter