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Oct 9 – Oct 10, 2026

Will Smith Memorial Rodeo

Thomson Rodeo Grounds · Thomson, GA

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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 Thomson Rodeo Grounds , by Hedrick Rodeo Co. , or in Bareback Riding in GA .

Starts Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM EDT · Ends Sat, Oct 10

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

Performances

  1. #1 Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM EDT

    Will Smith Memorial Rodeo — Performance 1

  2. #2 Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM EDT

    Will Smith Memorial Rodeo — Performance 2

Will Smith Memorial Rodeo is a IPRA and NCPRA-sanctioned rodeo in Thomson, Georgia, running 2 days — October 9-10, 2026. It is run as a charity event. Competition covers 8 events, including bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, and 4 other disciplines. It is produced by Hedrick Rodeo Co..

PERFS: Two: Oct 9-10 7:30pm BB, BR, SB, TD, SW, CBR, TR, CGBKR $1,000 adm - $100 EF - Total $8,000. - 10 SCF HQ INFO: Books Open Wed Sep 30 8am CST Books Close Sun Oct 4 2pm CST Permits, locals, and youth cards accepted-CES $8.00 Outdoor arena LOCATION: 1965 Old Milledgeville Rd Thomson, GA 30824 Internet Entries app.nextgenrodeo.com Trades done in app Trade Deadline: Tues. Oct 6th @ 12pm CST NextGenRodeo Support: Wed-Thur 9-4pm CST & Friday 9-Noon CST: 903-287-7852 TR enter twice STK CONT: Hedrick Rodeo Co.

Venue

Thomson Rodeo Grounds

1965 Old Milledgeville Rd
Thomson, GA

Entries open
Wed, Sep 30 · 10:00 AM EDT

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

Event office phone
(903) 287-7852

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