Nebraska's Big Rodeo

Nebraska's Big Rodeo Nebraska's Big Rodeo is July 22-25, 2026 with Performances starting at 7:30 p.m. every night

❤️ One week later... and we're still smiling.As we've had a chance to catch our breath and reflect on another incredible...
07/30/2026

❤️ One week later... and we're still smiling.

As we've had a chance to catch our breath and reflect on another incredible Nebraska's Big Rodeo, one thing is abundantly clear:

This rodeo is only possible because of the people behind it.

To our volunteers who gave countless hours before, during, and after the rodeo...
Thank you.

To our sponsors and partners who invest in our community and our tradition...
Thank you.

To the contractors, stock contractors, production crews, entertainers, contestants, vendors, judges, fair staff, emergency services, and everyone working behind the scenes...
Thank you.

And to every fan who filled the grandstands, cheered on the competitors, supported our sponsors, and made Nebraska's Big Rodeo part of your summer tradition...

Thank you.

For 105 years, this rodeo has been built by people who care deeply about Burwell, western heritage, and creating something special for generations to enjoy. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this year's rodeo one to remember.

Here's to another successful year—and to carrying this tradition forward together.

We'll see you in 2027. 🤠❤️

07/28/2026

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo
July 22-25, 2026

Wild Horse Race
1. Team Young and Dumb (Tanner Landers, Ty Landers, Casey Landers)
2. Olcott Hay Grinding (Clayton Olcott, Clint Dexter, Dallas McCarville)
3. New York Life-Tony R. Larsen (Eric Vhylidal, Justin Welton, Wryder Svoboda)

Junior Steer Riding
1. Keelin Swett
2. Chase Dawe

Dinner Bell Derby- Coming Soon!

07/27/2026

Nebraska's Big Rodeo Division 2 Xtreme Bulls
Burwell, Neb., July 22

Bull riding: * 1. Conner Halverson, 87.5 points on Salt River Rodeo's Thigh Highs, $12,030; 2. Grady Young, 87, $9,431; 3. Jace Trosclair, 85, $7,203; 4. Ethan Skogquist, 81, $4,975; 5. Levi Ward, 79, $3,490; no other qualified rides. *(all totals include ground money).

07/27/2026

Nebraska's Big Rodeo
Burwell, Neb., July 23-25

All-around cowboy: Rance Bowden, $4,973, tie-down roping and team roping.

Ba****ck riding: 1. C**t Eck, 85 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Cruella, $3,187; 2. (tie) Gauge McBride and Rhett Robbins, 82, $2,124 each; 4. Jacoby Campbell, 81.5, $1,168; 5. (tie) Bryce Eck, Connor Griffith and Quintonn Lunsford, 81, $567 each; 8. (tie) Brent Applegarth and Kash Martin, 77.5, $159 each.

Steer wrestling: 1. Gus Franzen, 4.0 seconds, $2,956; 2. Jacob Wang, 4.2, $2,609; 3. C**t Honey, 4.4, $2,261; 4. Mitchell Gardner, 4.5, $1,913; 5. (tie) Tyler Byrne and Tucker Even, 4.9, $1,652 each; 7. (tie) Coy Johnston and Jarek Vanpetten, 5.1, $1,304 each; 9. (tie) Gage Davis and Cody Devers, 5.3, $870 each.

Team roping: 1. Rylee Mills/Garrett Smith, 4.7 seconds, $4,115 each; 2. Clayton Van Aken/Jaydon Warner, 4.9, $3,631; 3. Rance Bowden/Tyan Johnson, 5.3, $3,147; 4. (tie) Kolton Good/Steve Orth and Erich Rogers/Cory Petska, 5.5, $2,421 each; 6. (tie) Cyle Denison/Braylon Tryan and Jacob Stansbury/Hayden Sanders, 5.6, $1,815 each; 8. (tie) Brandon Farris/Braden Harmon and Lucas Phillips/Dustin Harris, 5.8, $1,331 each; 10. Kelvin Medeiros/Tyson Thompson, 6.1, $968; 11. (tie) Jade Espenscheid/Coy Johnson and Tucker McDaniel/Cash Hetzel, 6.2, $605 each.

Saddle bronc riding: 1. (tie) Garrett Long, on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Grow A Pair, Dane McPhail, on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Smoke Jumper, and Traven Sharon, on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Dirty Flirt, 83 points, $2,972 each; 4. (tie) Ean Price and Tegan Smith, 82, $1,146 each; 6. Jackson Ford, 81.5, $637; 7. Trenton Burd, 81, $509; 8. (tie) Jack Chase, Cole Elshere and Brady Irvine, 78, $127 each.

Tie-down roping: 1. Mason Stueve, 9.6 seconds, $4,139; 2. Westin Barnett, 9.9, $3,652; 3. Lane Webb, 10.9, $3,165; 4. Clay Ellis, 11.0, $2,678; 5. Austin Madison, 11.3, $2,191; 6. (tie) Rance Bowden and Blake Carter, 11.5, $1,826 each; 8. Bodie Mattson, 11.6, $1,461; 9. (tie) Jate Saults and Travis Staley, 11.9, $1,096 each; 11. (tie) Chance Oftedahl and C**t Papy, 12.0, $609 each.

Barrel racing: 1. Lanita Peirce, 17.48 seconds, $3,234; 2. Raelin Jurgens, 17.61, $2,587; 3. Jessica Leach, 17.65, $2,102; 4. Keylee Zancanella, 17.69, $1,617; 5. Stacey Hansen, 17.81, $1,293; 6. Chelsea Moore, 17.88, $970; 7. Nikki Reynolds, 17.89, $808; 8. Ivy Hurst, 17.90, $728; 9. Torrie Edge, 18.02, $647; 10. Jody McKay, 18.04, $566; 11. Faith Nolte, 18.06, $485; 12. Heidi Gunderson, 18.14, $404; 13. Chloe Woods, 18.33, $323; 14. Hailey Thompson, 18.36, $243; 15. Colette Greene, 18.37, $162.

Breakaway roping: 1. Kamie Jo Crouse, 2.1 seconds, $3,525; 2. Kieley Walz, 2.4, $2,820; 3. (tie) Taylor Raupe and Amanda Terrell, 2.6, $2,027 each; 5. (tie) Shalee Oftedahl and Laynee Ohm, 2.7, $1,234 each; 7. Christi Braudrick, 2.9, $881; 8. (tie) Misti Brown and Jackie White, 3.1, $749 each; 10. Carlee Potter, 3.2, $617; 11. (tie) Cali Griffin, Brenna Herring and Kate Thompson, 3.3, $441 each; 14. (tie) Whitney Jennings and Lyndsey Orris, 3.4, $220 each.

Steer roping: First round: 1. Riley O'Rourke, 12.1 seconds, $1,763; 2. Chet Herren, 13.4, $1,459; 3. Coy Thompson, 14.4, $1,155; 4. Cole Patterson, 15.5, $851; 5. Laramie Allen, 16.5, $547; 6. (tie) Dustin Bassett and Jess Tierney, 17.1, $152 each. Second round: 1. Tony Reina, 12.3 seconds, $1,763; 2. Taylor Santos, 12.8, $1,459; 3. Kelton McMillen, 13.0, $1,155; 4. Scott Snedecor, 13.3, $851; 5. Daine McNenny, 13.6, $547; 6. Ryan Willberg, 14.4, $304. Third round: 1. Taylor Santos, 11.0 seconds, $1,763; 2. Thomas Smith, 11.1, $1,459; 3. Laramie Allen, 12.0, $1,155; 4. Frank Pohlmann, 12.1, $851; 5. Scott Snedecor, 12.3, $547; 6. Tony Reina, 12.9, $304. Average: 1. Riley O'Rourke, 42.1 seconds on three head, $2,644; 2. Chet Herren, 42.8, $2,188; 3. Cole Patterson, 47.3, $1,732; 4. Scott Snedecor, 51.8, $1,277; 5. (tie) Seth Schafer and Laramie Allen, 55.7, $638 each.

Bull riding: * 1. BJ McAbee McAbee Jr, 91 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Dump Truck, $7,076; 2. Lane Leeper, 86, $6,150; no other qualified rides. *(all totals include ground money).

07/26/2026

Senator Pete Ricketts has made his annual stop at NBR!! 🤠

Gate are opening NOW for people to get in out of the sun!! Let’s Rodeo 🤠
07/25/2026

Gate are opening NOW for people to get in out of the sun!!

Let’s Rodeo 🤠

07/25/2026

Olympic champion. Nebraska legend. Our 2026 Grand Marshal, Jordan Larson🏐🤠

🤠 TONIGHT ONLY | LIVE AUCTION IN THE BULL PEN BEER GARDEN 🎸🔪Don’t miss your chance to take home two incredible, one-of-a...
07/25/2026

🤠 TONIGHT ONLY | LIVE AUCTION IN THE BULL PEN BEER GARDEN 🎸🔪

Don’t miss your chance to take home two incredible, one-of-a-kind pieces!

⭐ A custom engraved Nebraska’s Big Rodeo 2026 knife with handcrafted leather sheath.
⭐ A guitar signed by The Pioneer Band.

The live auction will take place during the first break in The Pioneer Band’s performance in the Bull Pen Beer Garden.

Every bid supports Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, and these are items you won’t find anywhere else.

📍 Bull Pen Beer Garden
🎶 Auction begins at the first band break.

Come enjoy the music, grab a drink, and take your shot at owning a unique piece of this year’s rodeo!

🇺🇸 Saturday is here!It's the final day of the 105th Nebraska's Big Rodeo, and we've saved an unforgettable lineup to clo...
07/25/2026

🇺🇸 Saturday is here!

It's the final day of the 105th Nebraska's Big Rodeo, and we've saved an unforgettable lineup to close out an incredible week in Burwell!

🤠 Today's Highlights:
🎉 Nebraska's Big Rodeo Parade
🤠 Nebraska's Little Rodeo
🏆 4-H Livestock Premium Auction
🛍 Midway Vendors
🚛 Freedom 250 Truck Display at the Parish Center
🏛 Garfield County Museum
🧵 DAR Quilt Show
🐪 Camel Rides
🍔 Great food, shopping, and family fun throughout the evening.

🎟 Gates open at 6:30 PM
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation & Patriotic Night
🤠 PRCA Performance #3 begins at 7:30 PM

Join us as we honor the men and women who have served our country during a special patriotic performance.

Stay after the rodeo for:
🎶 The Pioneer Band in the Bull Pen Beer Garden (21+)
💃 FCCLA/GLW Teen Dance

If you haven't made it to Nebraska's Big Rodeo yet, today is your last chance! Come celebrate 105 years of rodeo tradition with us and help us close out an incredible week.
Trolley's will run from 2:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

🎟 Tickets are available online at nebraskasbigrodeo.com or at the Ticket Office.

We'll see you in Burwell! 🤠🇺🇸

Congratulations to Connor, our first “Git-R-Done” PRCA Xtreme Bulls Champion!
07/24/2026

Congratulations to Connor, our first “Git-R-Done” PRCA Xtreme Bulls Champion!

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