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Jun 12 – Jun 14, 2026

Summer Kickoff Barrel Blast

I-55 Arena · Divernon, IL

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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 I-55 Arena , by It Is What It Is Productions , or in Barrel Racing in IL .

Starts Fri, Jun 12 · Start time not published — check with the producer · Ends Sun, Jun 14

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Sanctioned by Better Barrel Races

Summer Kickoff Barrel Blast is a BBR-sanctioned rodeo at I-55 Arena in Divernon, Illinois, running 3 days — June 12-14, 2026. The event is barrel racing. Advertised payout is $2,500. It is produced by It Is What It Is Productions.

Friday - Exhibitions @ 2pm, $500 Open @ 7pm. $45 entry fee; Saturday - Exhibitions @ 8am, $1000 Open @ 12pm. $65 entry fee; Sunday - Exhibitions @ 9am, $1000 Open @ 12pm. $65 entry fee. Details: 80% payback of entry fees. $10 processing fee per rider per day. 4D format with 1/2 second splits.

Venue

I-55 Arena

1450 Horse Farm Rd
Divernon, IL 62530

Payout
$2,500.00

Event site
http://itiswhatitisproduction.com

Event office email
itiswhatitisbarrelraces@gmail.com

Event office phone
314-413-3752

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