Community Events for August 2024

XIT Rodeo & Reunion | Dalhart, TX | 8/1 – 8/3

Since 1936, cowboys and their families who worked the XIT Ranch have been gathering at an annual reunions to reminisce about life on the ranch. Since 1937, these reunions have been held in Dalhart, where the addition of a rodeo and a free barbeque have been opened to the public. Today the event, which triples the size of the town, is one of the most exciting western celebrations in the world.

Lamesa Rodeo | Lamesa, TX | 8/1 – 8/3

Newton Saddle Club Rodeo | Newton, KS | 8/2 – 8/3

TK Pro Rodeo | Hillsdale, MI | 8/3

Bill Pickett Rodeo | Atlanta, GA | 8/3 – 8/4

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates and honors Black Cowboys and Cowgirls and their contributions to building the west. We highlight the irrefutable global appeal of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in the West and the stories behind a sub-culture that is still strong today. BPIR also serves as a cultural event and opportunity for families to enjoy and embrace the cowboy culture, while being educated and entertained with reenactments, history highlights, and western adventure.

TK Pro Rodeo | Corunna, MI | 8/5

TK Pro Rodeo | Sandusky, MI | 8/6 – 8/7

All Star Team Roping | Guthrie, OK | 8/6 – 8/11

Post Stampede Rodeo | Post, TX | 8/8 – 8/10

The three-day event held every year in August host rodeo contestants, fans and musicians from all over the United States and as far as, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Mexico.

The UPRA Sanctioned rodeo has been awarded top honors in the past as a contestant favorite destination and also been crowned as one of the Top 25 Paying Rodeos of the year.

Each performance is followed by nightly concerts featuring contemporary county, honky-tonk, and western swing music. And be sure to come hungry, as the Post Stampede insures the best tasting food vendors are in attendance.

But what many think is only three day rodeo event may be surprised to know what the committee of the Post Stampede do with their profits.

Lincoln Riding Club Rodeo | Lincoln, AR | 8/8 – 8/10

TK Pro Rodeo | Coldwater, MI | 8/9

Rodeo In The Valley | Bristol, VA | 8/9 – 8/10

Join us for the 2024 season at Rodeo In The Valley for a family-friendly, energy-packed night of fun!

TK Pro Rodeo | Oologah, OK | 8/9 – 8/10

Sutton County Days | Sonora, TX | 8/10

WRCA Big Bend Youth Ranch Rodeo | Alpine, TX | 8/10

West Texas Futurity | Amarillo, TX | 8/10 – 8/18

TK Pro Rodeo | Marshall, MI | 8/12

NELA Music Awards | Monroe, LA | 8/15

The NELA Music Awards were established in 2015 to celebrate, showcase, and recognize the outstanding talent of northeast Louisiana. This is a People’s Choice Awards Show, where the talent is nominated and voted on by the public. The 2024 NELA Music Awards will be held on Thursday, August 15, at the Monroe Civic Center.

There will also be inductees into the NELA Music Hall of Fame on display at the Northeast Delta American Heritage Museum. Nominations will begin March 4-March 24. Voting will be April 18-May 18.

Cowboy Cup Golf Tournament | Elbert, CO | 8/16

Wichita Falls PRCA Rodeo | Wichita Falls, TX | 8/16 – 8/17

The mission of the Wichita Falls PRCA Rodeo Association is to preserve the sport of rodeo and maintain our western heritage lifestyle in Wichita Falls, while also giving back to the local community, offering exciting family fun and entertainment, along with scholarship opportunities for Future Farmers of America and local 4H orgnizations.

Lamar Rodeo PBR Challenger Series | Lamar, MO | 8/16 – 8/17

The PBR Challenger Series returns to the Freeman Outdoor Event Center in Lamar MO August 16th and 17th. This PBR event will feature some of the biggest names in the sport alongside rising superstar bull riding athletes as they compete against the rankest bucking bulls on earth. Don’t miss out on two nights of heart-pounding, bone-jarring PBR bull riding action as the competitors ride for their opportunity to compete at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas, NV.

Eureka Pro Rodeo | Eureka, KS | 8/16 – 8/17

Saddle up for a western-style weekend. Enjoy delicious food, lively music, and a fun, casual atmosphere that captures the spirit of the Old West at the biggest little rodeo in South East Kansas.

North Texas Fair & Rodeo | Denton, TX | 8/16 – 8/25

Gear up folks! We’re talking 10 rip-roarin’ nights of hot country music, first-class rodeos, livestock shows, kid & fun zones, the latest fun attractions and more. See ya at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo!

TK Pro Rodeo | Thibodaux, LA | 8/17

Delta Waterfowl Greater Longview Chapter Annual Fall Dinner Banquet | Longview, TX | 8/17

Join us for a night of live music, raffles live auctions, games and so much more!

TK Pro Rodeo | Grove, OK | 8/22 – 8/24

Colorado State Fair | Pueblo, CO | 8/23 – 9/2

At Pueblo’s start it was just a small fort; however, it was instrumental in bringing the railroad to Colorado. A major part of Colorado is the rich diversification of agriculture. Pueblo has been instrumental in encouraging and rewarding the agricultural history of Colorado through hosting the Colorado State Fair.

Today the Colorado State Fair resides on 102 acres of land that contains paved streets and impressive landscaping. The fair has been host to countless celebrity concerts and used throughout the year for community events. Every year there are new activities and educational opportunities for Colorado citizens and visitors to enjoy. The fair has been a focal point for the Pueblo community and will hopefully continue to be one well into the future.

WRCA Motley-Dickens Counties Old Settlers Jr. Ranch Rodeo | Roaring Springs, TX | 8/24

Bearkat Mania | Huntsville, TX | 8/28

Get ready for Bearkat Mania 2024, brought to you by Student Affairs! Join us at the Frank Parker Plaza with KSAM and The Lake for an unforgettable time. Enjoy FREE food, awesome giveaways, and fantastic music! This is your chance to connect with different Student Affairs departments and local businesses. Don’t miss out on the fun!