Thinking about running for Miss Reno Rodeo 2027? Get a head start with an exclusive one-day clinic hosted by the current Miss Reno Rodeo Gianna Caselli. Designed for aspiring queen candidates, this hands-on workshop gives participants a realistic look at what it takes to compete—and succeed—in the historic Miss Reno Rodeo Pageant. Throughout the day,
Unlike the other rough stock contestants, bull riders are not required to spur. No wonder. It's usually impressive enough just to remain seated for eight seconds on an animal that may weigh more than a ton and is as quick as he is big. Upper body control and strong legs are essential to riding bulls.
2026 Mutton Bustin' Applications for 2026 Reno Rodeo Mutton Bustin' will open in early 2026. Mamas, if you don't want your babies to grow up to be cowboys, you best keep them away from Mutton Bustin'. Sure, it looks innocent enough, but does anybody really know how many cowboys got their first real taste of
Experience the Reno Rodeo like never before with new nightly viewing parties in the Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena, happening June 18–27 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is included with the $10 grounds fee—there are no additional charges to enjoy the viewing parties. Grounds tickets can be purchased at the gates nightly. Catch
Note: The carnival opens at 4 pm every day except Saturday and Sunday. It opens at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Wristbands will be available at Scolaris, any Nevada State Bank location and the Reno Rodeo Ticket Office. The prices of the wristbands will be $33 each in advance. If you are not attending
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Reno Rodeo are proud to bring you Xtreme Bulls. This Xtreme Bull Riding Tour stop features 40 of the world's best professional bull riders and 40 of the best bulls in the country. With pyrotechnics, Xtreme action, rock and roll, eight seconds of the best pro bull
Meet the champions up close! Each night after the Reno Rodeo performance, event winners head back into the arena to sign autographs and take photos with fans. Don’t miss your chance to meet the best in the West and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir from “The Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West!” SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A bareback rider begins his ride with his feet placed above the break of the horse's shoulder: If the cowboy's feet are not in the correct position when the horse hits the ground on its first jump out of the chute, the cowboy has failed to "mark out" the horse properly and is disqualified. Throughout
Model spurring action begins with the rider's feet far forward on the bronc's point of shoulder, sweeping to the back of the saddle, or "cantle," as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse's neck a split second before the animal's front feet hit the ground. Other factors considered in