Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo

06/01/2026

Mutton Busters: Time to start getting excited!

On each night of rodeo, Mutton Busting registration begins at 5:30 pm with a 12 child limit per night. 55 pound weight limit. First come, first serve. A parent or guardian must be present to sign the liability waiver and the child must be weighed at the time of entry.

06/01/2026

The Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo held its annual Queen and Princess Contest on Sunday, May 31st, and what an incredible day it was!

This year, we were honored to have 3 Queen contestants and 8 Princess contestants competing for the opportunity to represent our rodeo. These outstanding young ladies showcased their talents and character through horsemanship, interviews, speeches, and impromptu questions. They faced every challenge with determination, confidence, grace, and grit, and we couldn't be prouder of each and every one of them.

Please take a moment to meet and celebrate these remarkable contestants!

A special thank you goes out to the Tri-County Saddle Club, Lauren Bromm, and Lisa Thompson for their support and help in making this event a success. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our judges, two exceptional women in the horse and rodeo industry, Taylor Bolling and Dakota Glasshoff, Miss Rodeo Nebraska Teen. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and encouragement with our contestants.

Congratulations to all of the girls who competed. Your hard work, sportsmanship, and dedication to the western way of life truly shined throughout the day. We are excited to see what the future holds for each of you!

Thank you Cassie Z Photography for being our professional photographer for the royalty and the rodeo! We are so truly grateful for you!

05/29/2026

We are one week from rodeo! Rodeo fans, get excited!

Advance tickets are still available at Vicky Elliott Insurance, WCB - Tekamah, and Greg's Barber Shop. Or you can purchase tickets at the gate each night of rodeo.

Rodeo Stock by Duckworth Rodeo Productions, beer garden by The Tipsy Pig, PC Cassie Z Photography.

See you soon!

05/28/2026

The Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo is built by community, for community. Each year, our club members work hard preparing the grounds to bring two unforgettable nights of rodeo to Tekamah, but we can’t do it alone.

As rodeo season gets closer, we’re reaching out and asking for a helping hand from the people who make this event so special year after year. Whether you can spare an hour or an evening, any help is truly appreciated. Many hands make light work, and every person who lends their time becomes part of something meaningful for our town.

Work nights will be held every Thursday leading up to the rodeo beginning at 6:30 PM at the rodeo grounds west of Tekamah off Highway 32.

Thank you for continuing to support the Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo. This event wouldn’t be possible without this incredible community.

05/27/2026

There is still room for entries!

Did you miss entries last night? You're in luck you can text Jamie today to enter. We will take entries in ALL EVENTS!!!

Interstates Rodeo Association(IRA)
Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo
United Rodeo Association - Official URA
Mid-States Rodeo Assoc Members

05/27/2026

Did you miss entries last night? You're in luck you can text Jamie today to enter. We will take entries in ALL EVENTS!!!

Interstates Rodeo Association(IRA)
Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo
United Rodeo Association - Official URA
Mid-States Rodeo Assoc Members

05/24/2026

Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo (IRA, URA, M-SRA) ONLINE ENTRIES ARE FOR MEMBERS ONLY Tekamah, NE June 5 & 6, 2026 (perf 7:00pm) Call in info: May 26 at 319-931-7464 from 5-7PM (Online May 24-25) Online entries are for members only. If you are not a member of any of the 3 sanctioning associations, you mu...

05/24/2026

Our official rodeo poster is up! Come check us out June 5&6 for two nights of fun and rodeo!!

05/15/2026

The arena is getting rodeo ready!