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Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Nebraska's Roughest Rodeo Nebraska State Fair

Grand Island Rodeo Grounds · Grand Island, NE

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This event has concluded. We keep the listing for the historical record. Looking for what's coming up? See upcoming rodeos at Grand Island Rodeo Grounds , by Rocking Plus Rodeo Company , or in Bareback Riding in NE .

Starts Sat, Aug 29 · 7:00 PM CDT

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

Nebraska's Roughest Rodeo Nebraska State Fair is a IPRA-sanctioned rodeo in Grand Island, Nebraska — August 29, 2026. Competition covers 3 events, including bareback riding, bull riding, and saddle bronc. It is produced by Rocking Plus Rodeo Company.

M-SRA/IPRA* PERFS: One: Aug 29 7pm BB, BR, SB $2,000 adm - $110 EF - Total $6,000. HQ INFO: Books Open Mon Aug 17 Books Close Fri Aug 21 Phone: 308-458-9989 Permits, locals, and youth cards accepted STK CONT: Rocking Plus Rodeo Company

Venue

Grand Island Rodeo Grounds

Grand Island, NE

Entries open
Mon, Aug 17

Entries close
Fri, Aug 21

Questions about entries, tickets or vendor space? Contact the producer, Rocking Plus Rodeo Company. RodeoList lists events but doesn't run them.

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