Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo 2027 — PRCA ProRodeo
Okeechobee County is cattle country — one of the largest cow-calf regions in Florida — and the Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo is where that heritage goes on display. Hosted by the Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Association, this historic outdoor rodeo brings professional cowboys and cowgirls to town for a weekend of sanctioned competition under the lights.
It runs the second weekend of March, alongside the Speckled Perch Festival and the Okeechobee County Fair, making it one of the best weekends of the year to be near Lake Okeechobee.
What to Expect
- Bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding
- Tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling
- Barrel racing
- Mutton bustin’ and a calf scramble for the kids
- Rodeo clowns, giveaways, snow cones and concessions
- Two performances, typically Friday and Saturday evening
Know Before You Go
- Where: the Cattlemen’s rodeo arena at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center & Fairgrounds, 4601 Highway 710 E, Okeechobee, FL 34974
- Tickets: sold online in advance through FreshTix and at the gate — buy early, performances sell out
- Arrive early: gates typically open an hour or more before the first event; grandstand seating is general admission
- Bring: a seat cushion, a light jacket for after sunset and cash for concessions
- Kids: mutton bustin’ and calf scramble sign-ups happen before the performance — ask at the gate
- Contact: Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Association
Helpful Links
Please note: these dates follow the event’s long-running annual pattern and were not yet officially confirmed when this listing was published. Confirm with the organizer before you travel.
Where to Stay
Lake Okeechobee RV Park at 6070 Highway 441 SE in Okeechobee puts you on the water and minutes from the action. Full-hookup RV sites under mature shade trees, waterfront bungalows, boat storage, air-conditioned bathhouses, laundry, free Wi-Fi and a dog park. Event weekends fill fast — see ways to stay, check seasonal rates or call (561) 914-7463 to reserve.