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Aug 20 – Aug 21, 2026

Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo

Name: Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo
Start: 2026-08-20T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-21
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds

Indiana State Fairgrounds · Indianapolis, IN

Bareback Riding Barrel Racing Breakaway Roping Bull Riding Calf Roping Saddle Bronc Steer Wrestling Team Roping

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Starts Thu, Aug 20 · 7:30 PM EDT · Ends Fri, Aug 21

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Sanctioned by International Professional Rodeo Association · Mid-States Rodeo Association

Performances

#1 Thu, Aug 20 · 7:30 PM EDT

Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo — Performance 1
#2 Fri, Aug 21 · 7:30 PM EDT

Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo — Performance 2

Indiana State Fair Championship Rodeo is a IPRA and MSRA-sanctioned rodeo at Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana, running 2 days — August 20-21, 2026. Competition covers 8 events, including bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, and 4 other disciplines. It is produced by Three Bar J Rodeo Co..

[A] IPRA/MSRA PERFS: Two: Aug 20-21 7:30pm BB, BR, SB, TD, SW, CBR, CGBKR $1,000 adm - $90 EF - TR $2,000 adm - $120 EF - Total $9,000. - $10 Roughstock & CBR - $20 TE SCF HQ INFO: Books Open Wed Aug 12 8am CST Books Close Sun Aug 16 2pm CST Permits, locals, and youth cards accepted-CES $8.00 Outdoor arena LOCATION: Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 East 38th St. Internet Entries app.nextgenrodeo.com Trades done in app Trade Deadline: Tues. Aug 18 @ 12pm CST NextGenRodeo Support: Wed-Thur 9-3pm CST & Friday 9-Noon CST: 903-287-7852 TR enter twice All Contestants must enter fairgrounds at Gate10 in the NE Corner of the fairgrounds off East 42nd St Traffic is busy be sure to allow time to get to the arena Designated Slack Time: Thu, Aug 20 1pm STK CONT: Three Bar J Rodeo Co.

Venue

Indiana State Fairgrounds

1202 East 38th St
Indianapolis, IN

Producer

Three Bar J Rodeo Co.

Entries open
Wed, Aug 12 · 10:00 AM EDT

Entries close
Sun, Aug 16 · 4:00 PM EDT

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