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Bulls, Barrels, and Big Thrills: The Professional Rodeo Returns to Dodge County June 27!

Dale Norenberg • May 21, 2026

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Skip the lines and save big on advance tickets for Beaver Dam’s ultimate summer night of high-stakes arena action.

Get ready for the wildest ride of your life! The Professional Rodeo is back and shifting into high gear at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27th at 7:00 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM) for a night of heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat family entertainment!


This year, the Rice Rodeo Company is shaking things up with a brand-new format designed to bring fans closer to the action than ever before. Welcome to the Bulls and Barrels event!


What’s New This Year?

While past years featured timed events like team roping and steer wrestling, this year is all about raw power and high-stakes adrenaline.

  • More Bull Riding: Because it's a specialized event, expect a much higher caliber of riders and some of the toughest, most athletic bulls in the circuit.
  • Bronc Riding & Barrel Racing: Watch fearless cowboys take on fierce ranch broncs, and enjoy the fast-paced fan favorite—barrel racing.
  • A Whole New View: Pending final measurements, the arena layout is being turned on its head. The goal is to move the bucking chutes right to the center of the ring facing the crowd, giving everyone in the stands a perfect line of sight!
"Because there's more money up for grabs in these events, we're drawing in a higher caliber and more talented group of contestants traveling from all over the Midwest, Oklahoma, and beyond." — Dave Rice, Rice Rodeo Company

Affordable Family Fun for All Ages

This event is strictly family-focused and kid-friendly. Back by popular demand to keep the energy high is professional entertainer and announcer Caleb Claybrook, coming all the way from Owasso, Oklahoma to call the action.

Don’t wait until the gates open—secure your spot today, skip the lines, and save cash by purchasing your tickets in advance!

  • Adults (General Admission): $22 in advance ($25 at the gate)
  • Youth (Ages 5-15): $12 in advance ($15 at the gate)
  • Kids (Under 5): Free!

Note: Advance ticket discounts expire on June 26th at 11:45 PM. Tickets are subject to selling out, so act fast!


Event Details At-A-Glance:

  • When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Gates open at 5:00 PM, Show starts at 7:00 PM
  • Where: Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, WI
  • Produced by: Rice Rodeo Company
  • Sanctioned by: The International Professional Rodeo Association & World Champion Rodeo Alliance
  • Photos by: Larry Douma


Gather your friends and family, share the news, and we’ll see you at the fairgrounds for an unforgettable summer night!

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