Celebrate America’s 250th at Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt with Two Nights of Full Rodeo Action, Patriotic Fun, and Family Entertainment
Florida sunshine meets cowboy grit at the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, July 17-18 at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Tampa Bay’s hottest summer tradition delivers two high-energy nights of FULL RODEO action, featuring bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, and more. Tampa Bay Rodeo’s viral sensation “Cowboy Sway” returns for the bronco-busting competition after his heart-stopping crash in April.
A giant American Flag soaring 150 feet above the Family Festival helps kick off a celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The rodeo competition opens with the National Anthem and a salute to the brave men and women in the military, law enforcement, fire, and rescue who serve and protect our communities.
Guests can arrive early for the Family Festival, packed with food, thrills, and interactive fun for all ages. Festival favorites include BBQ, corn dogs, Cuban sandwiches, refreshing beverages, and ice-cold beer. Fans can ride the mechanical bull, test their aim at axe throwing, soar on the bungee trampoline, and tackle giant games and slides. Families can climb aboard a monster truck for an unforgettable ride and meet friendly goats and camels at the animal experience. Cowboy Sway will also meet fans during the Family Festival…