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Jul 31 – Aug 1, 2026

32nd Annual Rineyville Optimist Club Rodeo

Hardin Co. Fairgrounds · Elizabethtown, KY

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Starts Fri, Jul 31 · 8:00 PM EDT · Ends Sat, Aug 1

Dates and times can change. Confirm with the producer before you travel or pay entries.

Performances

  1. #1 Fri, Jul 31 · 8:00 PM EDT

    32nd Annual Rineyville Optimist Club Rodeo — Performance 1

  2. #2 Sat, Aug 1 · 8:00 PM EDT

    32nd Annual Rineyville Optimist Club Rodeo — Performance 2

32nd Annual Rineyville Optimist Club Rodeo is a IPRA and LSR-sanctioned rodeo at Hardin Co. Fairgrounds in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, running 2 days — July 31 - August 1, 2026. Competition covers 8 events, including bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, and 4 other disciplines. It is produced by Lone Star Rodeo Company.

PERFS: Two: Jul 31 Aug 1 8pm BB, BR, SB $750 adm - $75 EF - TD, SW, CBR, CGBKR $750 adm - $95 EF - TR $1,500 adm - $95 EF - Total $6,750. HQ INFO: Books Open Wed Jul 22 8am CST Books Close Sun Jul 26 2pm CST Permits, locals, and youth cards accepted LOCATION: Hardin Co. Fairgrounds 5617 S. Dixie Hwy Glendale, KY 42740 Internet Entries app.nextgenrodeo.com Trades done in app Trade Deadline: Tues. @ 12pm CST NextGenRodeo Support: Wed-Thur 9-3pm CST & Friday 9-Noon CST: 903-287-7852 TR enter once $5 NExtgen Fee $5 Finals Fee STK CONT: Lone Star Rodeo Company

Venue

Hardin Co. Fairgrounds

5617 S. Dixie Hwy Glendale, KY 42740
Elizabethtown, KY

Entries open
Wed, Jul 22 · 10:00 AM EDT

Entries close
Sun, Jul 26 · 4:00 PM EDT

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