Rodeos in Kentucky
Kentucky rodeo runs through the warm months, anchored by the Kentucky State Fair Rodeo in Louisville each August and a county-fair circuit across the state. Smaller calendar than the deep South or West, but with a steady amateur and youth scene.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
MD01 Little Drummer Farm
Little Drummer Farm · South Shore, KY
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
MSU Fall Barrel Series
William "Bill" Cherry Ag Expo Center · Murray, KY
Nov 12 – Nov 14, 2026
North American Championship Rodeo
Freedom Hall · Louisville, KY
Nov 19 – Nov 21, 2026
Murray State University NIRA Rodeo
Murray Rodeo Grounds · Murray, KY
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
MSU Fall Barrel Series
William "Bill" Cherry Ag Expo Center · Murray, KY
Nov 27 – Nov 28, 2026
North American Shoot-Out Finals
Alltech Arena · Lexington, KY
Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026
West Kentucky LBR
Sturgis Rodeo Grounds · Sturgis, KY
Jan 16 – Jan 17, 2027
West Kentucky LBR
Sturgis Rodeo Grounds · Sturgis, KY
Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2027
West Kentucky LBR
Sturgis Rodeo Grounds · Sturgis, KY
Mar 26 – Mar 27, 2027
West Kentucky LBR
Sturgis Rodeo Grounds · Sturgis, KY
Apr 10 – Apr 11, 2027
West Kentucky LBR
Sturgis Rodeo Grounds · Sturgis, KY
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