Saddle up for Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt: the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival!
Get ready for an action-packed weekend! The Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival is bringing two full days of rodeo excitement and family fun to the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds.
Rodeo highlights:
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Bull Riding
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Bronco Busting
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Barrel Racing
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Calf Roping
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Team Roping
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Bull Dogging
Family festival fun:
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Live music: Crossfire Creek performing in the Beer Barn (6:00-7:30 pm)
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Food & drink: BBQ, tacos, Cuban sandwiches, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream, and more!
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Activities: Mechanical bull rides, axe throwing, monster truck adventures, photo ops with Tampa Bay Rodeo Girls, elephants, camels, snakes, and monkeys.
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For the Kids: Cornhole, Giant Jenga, and a Giant Super Slide
Pro tips:
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Arrive early to secure free parking (first come, first served), grab a bite, and dive right into the fun!
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Plan your exit ahead of time—there can be up to 75-minute traffic delays in the parking lot during peak exit times. To avoid the rush, consider sneaking out a bit early or hang back and enjoy the festival area until closing.
The basics:
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Dates: July 18 & 19, 2025
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Gates open: 5 PM
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Bull Bash (Rodeo) begins: 8 PM
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Presented by: Bartow Ford
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Activities are subject to change.