Rodeo Schedule
Spring 2026 Dates
| Dates | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 27-28 | Iowa State Cyclone Stampede | Ames, Iowa – Hansen Learning Center |
| April 9 | ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Buckles and Bling Rodeo Banquet | Club 71 – Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium |
| April 10-11 | ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Jackrabbit Stampede | Brookings – Dacotah Bank Center |
| April 24-25 | Black Hills State University Yellow Jacket Stampede | Spearfish – Seven Down Arenas |
| May 1-2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo | Lincoln, Nebraska – Sandhills Global Event Center |
| June 14-20 | College National Finals Rodeo | Casper, Wyoming – Ford Wyoming Center |
Fall 2025 Dates
| Dates | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5-6 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls – Falcon Frontier Days | River Falls, Wisconsin |
| Sept. 11-13 (double rodeo) | Mid-Plains Community College Stampede | North Platte, Nebraska – Buffalo Bill Arena |
| Sept. 26-27 | Dickinson State University Blue Hawk Stampede | Dickinson, North Dakota – Stark County Fairgrounds |
| Oct. 3-4 | Bismarck State Mystic Stampede | Mandan, North Dakota – Dale Pahlke Arena |
| Oct. 10-11 | Iowa Central Community College Tritan Stampede | Fort Dodge, Iowa – Webster County Fairgrounds |
April 9, 2026
"Buckles and Bling" Rodeo Team Banquet
The night will consist of scholarship presentations, live and silent auction items, team introduction with calcutta auction, four-year senior presentation and buffet-style meal. More details as they become available.
For more information, contact Ron Skovly.
April 10-11, 2026
70th Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo
Save the date for the ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Rodeo Club's event hosting a stop on the calendar the 2025-26 Great Plains Region of college rodeo at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. More details will be posted as they become available.
Contact Us
ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Rodeo Program
Physical Address
1097 North Campus Dr.
Brookings,
SD
57007
Mailing Address
SAS 201, Box 2170
Brookings,
SD
57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.