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May 25 – May 26, 2026

Central Nebraska LBR

MERRICK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS · Central City, NE

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Next edition: Central Nebraska LBR, Oct 23–24, 2026

This event has concluded. We keep the listing for the historical record. Looking for what's coming up? See upcoming rodeos at MERRICK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS , by Central Nebraska LBR , or in Bareback Riding in NE .

Starts Mon, May 25 · Start time not published — check with the producer · Ends Tue, May 26

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

Central Nebraska LBR is a NLBRA-sanctioned rodeo at MERRICK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS in Central City, Nebraska, running 2 days — May 25-26, 2026. Competition covers 9 events, including bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, and 5 other disciplines. It is produced by Central Nebraska LBR.

Jodi Stoddard PO Box 137 Kadoka, SD 57543 (605)-685-8003 badlandslbr@gmail.com Mon 10am & 2pm, Tues 9am Entries close on 5/11/26 Entry Fee $25 Stock fee- Goats $10, Cattle $25, RoughStock $125 NLBRA Fee $10 Office Fee $10 per contestant per rodeo Jackpot format w/All Around prizes Trail will all be run at the same time

Venue

MERRICK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Central City, NE

Entries close
Mon, May 11

Event office email
badlandslbr@gmail.com

Event office phone
(605) 685-8003

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