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Community Events for February 2024

Jan 26, 2024

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Community Events for February 2024

Community Events for February 2024

Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo | Jackson, MS | 1/5 – 2/18

The Mississippi Fairgrounds Complex covers over 105 acres and hosts more than 700 events per year. With various facilities for exhibitions, trade and consumer shows, you will find all the elements to make a truly successful event, along with Mississippi’s tradition of hospitality. The complex is an integral part of beautiful downtown Jackson, where the charm of the old and new South blends to form a modern city with a wealth of activities and cultural attractions. The Fairgrounds Complex is truly one of the South’s most inviting locations for practically any attraction or event.


Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo | Fort Worth, TX | 1/12 – 2/3

This Thing is Legendary®! It’s not just a slogan. It’s why the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is the most authentic western lifestyle experience anywhere – since 1896. It’s exciting, it’s fun, it’s 23 days of what makes Fort Worth the greatest city in Texas!

Our rodeo action features the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, Best of Mexico Celebración, Cowboys of Color Rodeo, Bulls Night Out Extreme Bull Riding and Texas Champions Challenge. The FWSSR PRORODEO Tournament tops it off in the world’s most awesome venue for rodeo – Dickies Arena.

We also have livestock and horse shows, kid-friendly activities and exhibits, live music, carnival midway, shopping, great food and much more. After experiencing it all, we bet you’ll agree – This Thing IS Legendary!


Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding | El Paso, TX | 2/3

Four-time World Champion and ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Tuff Hedeman is a living legend…and the most recognized cowboy in the world. Bull Riding is America’s original extreme sport. He is a staunch supporter of the bull rider as a professional athlete.

Hedeman’s hands on approach has him coordinating every element of the events which brings action packed performances that keep fans and competitors on the edge of their seats.


San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | San Antonio, TX | 2/8 – 2/25

More Than An 8 Second Ride! Since 1949, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has grown to become one of the largest, most prestigious single events in the city of San Antonio, with approximately 1.5 million visitors entering the grounds each year. Over 6,000 volunteers give countless hours to our organization each year.


Bullnanza at Lazy E | Guthrie, OK | 2/9 – 2/10

Join us for a night of wall-to-wall action featuring some of the best cowboys in the country and the toughest world-class Cord McCoy bulls you’ll ever see! Featuring a meet and greet with Forrie J Smith of the hit show Yellowstone and musical guests each night, this is one you’re not going to miss and to make it even better, this event benefits charity. DJ Slim McGraw is sure to get the arena rocking and after an action-packed night of bull riding, get on down to the dirt for a concert featuring Josh Abbott Band (with guest Brian Callihan) on Friday night and featuring Ernest (with guest Justin Biltonen) on Saturday night!


Bell County PRCA Rodeo | Belton, TX | 2/9 – 2/10

Bell County Rodeo Committee and Andrews Rodeo Company are gearing up for the 36th Annual Bell County PRCA Rodeo coming to the Cadence Bank Center… February 9 & 10, 2024.

Dont’ miss action-packed excitement nightly brought to you in professional style by PRCA Rodeo Announcer, TC Long. Rodeo will feature both PRCA and WPRA World Champions and the crowd pleaser Mutton Bustin.


10th Annual 4 States Ultimate Challenge Shoot Out | Texarkana, AR | 2/10

Come see 30 of some of the world’s Best Professional Bull Riders in the 4 States Ultimate Challenge Shootout at the Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana on Saturday, February 12th @7pm
Doors open at 6:00PM.


13th Annual Monster Bulls Performance | St. Cloud, FL | 2/10

Watch fearless cowboys take their positions on massive bulls for an eight-second challenge against one another. Experience the grit, athleticism, and instinct of both rider and bull.


2nd Annual Bubbles, Boots & Bingo | Fort Worth, TX | 2/10

Our second annual Bubbles, Boots & Bingo ladies brunch will take place on Saturday, February 10th at Palmwood Events in Fort Worth. This event raises money and awareness of the Down syndrome community through brunch, bingo, and a fabulous silent auction.


152nd Silver Spurs Rodeo | St. Cloud, FL | 2/15 – 2/18

One of Osceola County’s longest and most treasured traditions celebrates 80 years of dirt-pounding action. The Silver Spurs Rodeo is hosted every 3rd weekend in February, this event features all seven traditional rodeo events: bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing. In between all the rodeo action, there will be an act by a rodeo clown and our famous Silver Spurs Quadrille team, who perform a square dance on horseback. Well known as one of the best indoor rodeos of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the Silver Spurs Rodeo in February draws contestants from all over the nation to compete for bragging rights and cold. hard. CASH!


Los Fresnos Rodeo | Los Fresnos, TX | 2/16 – 2/18

Come on out to the Los Fresnos PRCA Rodeo! Enjoy 3 days and nights of fun with 3 rodeo performances, concerts, a carnival, activity area, craft show, and a livestock show!


Smith County Go Texan Banquet | Tyler, TX | 2/17

Smith County Area Go Texan’s 2024 Annual Gala fund raiser has been scheduled for Sat, Feb. 17, 2024 at the newly opened W.T. Brookshire Convention center at 2000 Front St. in Tyler, TX.


Castle Rock Bull Riding | Castle Rock, CO | 2/17

The bulls are BACK on February 17th, 2024 As one of Castle Rock’s premier events, it features two great shows- a 2:00pm matinee and 7:00pm show. Presented by Colorado Saddlery and Pro Rodeo Outfitters and held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds indoor arena in Castle Rock, Colorado.

More than 100 bulls will buck and be scored individually no matter if the rider stays on for the required 8 seconds. The owner of the winning bull will be awarded a championship Tres Rios silver buckle. Bull riders are also competing for a trophy buckle. Youth bull riders will try their skills on mini bulls. New this year and not to be missed is the Cowboy Protection Match! Watch our bullfighters compete in the Maverick Tour. This is tour stop #1 to see who is really the Top Gun!

Visitors will have an opportunity to gain educational information regarding bucking bulls, how they are cared for, the equipment used, training and much more! Shopping opportunities are endless with a wide variety of vendors. Entertainment vendors will include a mechanical bull. Food concessions are available and parking is free.


Go Texan Day | Houston, TX | 2/23

Let’s RODEOHOUSTON®! The anticipation for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ has been building, and now it is time to show your excitement. Participate in a city-wide celebration on Go Texan Day by putting your best cowboy boot forward and showing your Western pride.

Go Texan Day is the unofficial kickoff of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and when the entire Houston community is invited to celebrate Western heritage and to raise awareness of Rodeo season. Wear your western attire–such as jeans, cowboy boots and cowboy hats–for this all-day celebration! Kick things off with us in downtown Houston at Rodeo Roundup, watch the Trail Rides make their way into Memorial Park, then meet us at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest for an evening of good food and good music. It’s a full day of activity on Go Texan Day!


Cavender’s PFI Bullriding Nationals | Springfield, MO | 2/23 – 2/24

The Bullriding Nationals returns to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds inside the BRAND NEW $25 Million Dollar Wilsons Logistics Arena for 2 nights of heart pounding bullriding action! Don’t Miss a Moment of the Intensity and Energy coming to Springfield MO February 23-24th.


20th Annual Bill Lipscomb Memorial Rodeo | Batesville, MS | 2/24

The 20th Annual Bill Lipscomb Memorial Rodeo will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 in Batesville, Mississippi. This Batesville rodeo is held at Batesville Civic Center.


Laredo International Fair & Exposition | Laredo, TX | 2/26 – 3/2

The Laredo International Fair & Exposition is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1963. In 1965, L.I.F.E. became a certified 501 (c) (5) organization by the Internal Revenue Service due to its concentration in the areas of labor, agriculture, and horticulture.

The organization and the county fairgrounds serve as the central station for education camps aimed at training students to provide them with educational resources for their project to be presented at the County’s annual fair. L.I.F.E. works closely with the members of the different 4-H Clubs and high school Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.) clubs.