Florida's Hottest Show on Dirt
Round up the family – rodeo thrills and patriotic celebrations await! Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, April 10 & 11, 2026, PRESENTED by Bartow Ford. Tampa’s thrill-packed springtime tradition delivers two action-packed days of FULL RODEO competition, while honoring the brave men and women in law enforcement, fire and rescue who serve and safeguard our communities. Top cowboys and cowgirls across the region put skill and grit to the test in bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping and more.
*Activities subject to change. Event will take place rain or shine.
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Fri, Apr 10
Dover, FL 4:30pm Gates Open 7:00pm Full Rodeo
Sat, Apr 11
Dover, FL 4:30pm Gates Open 7:00pm Full Rodeo
April 10 & 11
Arrive early for the Family Festival featuring delicious food and interactive fun for the whole family. Enjoy corn dogs, BBQ, tacos, funnel Cake, hot pressed Cuban sandwiches and more, paired with refreshing beverages or ice-cold beer. Test your skill on the mechanical bull, take aim at axe throwing, soar on the bungee trampoline, race down the giant slide and challenge friends to cornhole and giant Jenga. Climb aboard a monster truck for an unforgettable ride and meet friendly goats and camels at the animal experience.
New this year! Superfans can upgrade their experience and purchase tickets for the VIP Rodeo Section that includes admission, reserved bleacher seating (premium viewing location close to the bucking chutes), a private bar, a private Luxe restroom trailer, free snacks, free sponsor giveaways (while supplies last), added security in the area and a designated non-smoking area. Gates open at 4:30 pm, and the rodeo competition begins at 7:00 pm. Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt, a high-energy weekend filled with family fun, community spirit and unforgettable rodeo excitement.
*Activities subject to change. Event will take place rain or shine.
APRIL 10 & 11
Arrive early to the Family Festival featuring delicious food and interactive fun for the whole family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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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Adults $40
Kids $25
Premium Parking $35 both nights (available online only)
VIP Rodeo Area $85 (available online only) -
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.