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Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2026

50th Annual Rockdale Fair & Rodeo

Rockdale Rodeo Grounds · Rockdale, TX

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Starts Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PM CDT · Ends Sat, Oct 17

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

50th Annual Rockdale Fair & Rodeo is a UPRA-sanctioned rodeo in Rockdale, Texas, running 2 days — October 16-17, 2026. Competition covers 8 events, including bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, and 4 other disciplines. It is produced by Cadillac Rodeo Co.

OCTOBER (15) 16 & 17, 2026 Added Money: $5,000.00 50th Annual Rockdale Fair & Rodeo Peerformances: 7:30pm Fees (Cash Only): Saddle Bronc, Ranch Bronc Bulls @ $85 / Ladies Barrels, Tie Down, Ladies Breakaway @ $120 / Team Roping $310 team NO Steer Wrestling & Bareback Added Money: Saddle Bronc, Ranch Bronc @ $600 / Tie Down, Breakaway, Barrels @ $600 / Bulls $1,000 / Team Roping $1,000 Slack: Thursday, October 15 @ 8pm Slack Order: TR,GB,TD,BA Performances must fill before slack is offered Non-members welcome w/$25 permit Non-members that win $500 or more will be required to purchse a UPRA membership Sanction: UPRA / CPRA S/C: Cadillac Rodeo Co ENTRIES OPEN Nextgen Rodeo App Wednesday, October 7 @ 9am and close Sunday, October 11 @ 5pm CALL IN ENTRIES Wednesday, October 7 from 9am to 4pm Thursday, October 8 from 9am to 4pm Friday, October 9 from 9am to 12noon ENTRY #: 903-287-7852 TRADE: Available Nextgen App Monday, October 12 @ 9am till 12noon Tuesday, October 13 Ground Rule: Fees in Rough Stock will be $85

Venue

Rockdale Rodeo Grounds

Rockdale, TX

Event office phone
(903) 287-7852

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