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May 15 – May 16, 2026

Cooper Steel Classic

Cooper Steel Arena · Shelbyville, TN

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Next edition: Cooper Steel Classic, May 14–15, 2027

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Starts Fri, May 15 · Start time not published — check with the producer · Ends Sat, May 16

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

Sanctioned by Better Barrel Races

Cooper Steel Classic is a BBR-sanctioned rodeo at Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee, running 2 days — May 15-16, 2026. The event is barrel racing. Advertised payout is $7,000. It is produced by Good Times Barrel Racing Association.

Friday - Exhibitions @ 11am, Open @ 5pm; Saturday - Open @ 1pm. Each Day: $3,500 added to the Open. $70 entry fee with 70% payback of entry fees. $25 processing fee per rider for event. 4D format with 1/2 second splits.

Venue

Cooper Steel Arena

721 Whitmore St
Shelbyville, TN

Payout
$7,000.00

Event site
http://gtbra.com

Event office email
stacey@gtbra.com

Event office phone
864-992-8664

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