St. Pete Certified invites you to two unforgettable nights of high-octane rodeo action, live country tunes, and family-friendly thrills just 45 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg. The Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival barrels into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on July 18–19, 2025—here’s your ultimate guide.
When & Where
Dates: Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: Gates open at 5 PM; rodeo events kick off at 7:30 PM
Location: Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, FL
Ticket Pricing
Adults: $20–35
Children (2 & under): Free
What St. Pete Certified Is Excited For
1. Championship Rodeo Events
– Bull Riding
– Bronco Busting
– Barrel Racing
– Team Roping & Calf Roping
– Bull Dogging
Top cowboys and cowgirls from the Southeast compete for big prizes and bragging rights.
2. Family Festival Fun
– Live Music in the Beer Barn (Crossfire Creek 6–7:30 PM)
– Western-style Eats: BBQ, tacos, Cuban sandwiches, funnel cake
– Mechanical Bull Rides & Axe Throwing
– Monster Trucks & Giant Slides
– Cornhole & Giant Jenga
– Appearances by Rodeo Queens & Exotic Animals
Insider Tips from St. Pete Certified
– Arrive Early: Beats the lines and scores the best festival vantage points.
– Free On-Site Parking: Arrive early to secure your spot and avoid the post-show rush.
– Bring Your Camera: Capture bull-riding highlights and festival fun for your feed.
– Don’t Miss Crossfire Creek: Warm up with live country music before the rodeo action kicks off.
Why This Rodeo Rocks for St. Pete Visitors
St. Pete Certified knows this festival strikes the perfect balance of adrenaline-fueled competition and laid-back, county-fair fun. Less than an hour from St. Petersburg, it’s the ideal summer outing for families, friends, and rodeo fans alike.
Share Your Rodeo Memories
Tag @stpetecertified on Instagram or Facebook with your favorite Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival moments. We’ll share the best cowboy-style snapshots from “Florida’s hottest show on dirt!”
Learn More & Buy Tickets
For schedules, vendor details, and ticket packages, visit the official Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival website.
