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Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2026

SMOKY MOUNTAIN PRO RODEO

SMOKY MOUNTAIN EVENT CENTER · Waynesville, NC

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

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN PRO RODEO is a IPRA and NCPRA-sanctioned rodeo at SMOKY MOUNTAIN EVENT CENTER in Waynesville, North Carolina, 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 J Bar K Pro Rodeo Co..

[B] IPRA/NCPRA PERFS: Two: Oct 16-17 7:30pm BB, BR, SB, TD, SW, CBR, TR, CGBKR $500 adm - $80 EF - Total $4,000. - 10 SCF HQ INFO: Books Open Wed Oct 7 8am CST Books Close Sun Oct 11 2pm CST Permits, locals, and youth cards accepted-CES $8.00 Indoor arena LOCATION: SMOKY MOUNTAIN EVENT CENTER 758 CRABTREE RD WAYNESVILLE, NC Internet Entries app.nextgenrodeo.com Trades done in app Trade Deadline: Tues. Oct 13 @ 12pm CST NextGenRodeo Support: Wed-Thur 9-3pm CST & Friday 9-Noon CST: 903-287-7852 Must Ride in Grand Entry Coggins Required No Dogs Jerk down rule in affect TR Enter twice STK CONT: J Bar K Pro Rodeo Co.

Venue

SMOKY MOUNTAIN EVENT CENTER

Waynesville, NC

Entries open
Wed, Oct 7 · 10:00 AM EDT

Entries close
Sun, Oct 11 · 4:00 PM EDT

Event office phone
(903) 287-7852

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