Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival

Round up the family for rodeo thrills and patriotic celebration at the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, April 10–11, 2026, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with two action-packed days of full rodeo competition as top cowboys and cowgirls take on bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping and more. Arrive early for family fun, food favorites and interactive activities, from mechanical bull rides to monster truck experiences and animal encounters. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.; rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Don’t miss Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt!