The River City Rodeo returns Sept 11-12, 2026

Sept 11-12, 2026

Honoring the 9/11 heroes

Honoring the 9/11 heroes

  • Kids 8 and under get in free

  • Bull Riding

  • Barrel racing

  • Bronc Riding

  • Food Trucks

  • Local Vendors

  • Evansville, IN

  • September 11-12, 2026

  • Kids 8 and under get in free

  • Bull Riding

  • Barrel racing

  • Bronc Riding

  • Food Trucks

  • Local Vendors

  • Evansville, IN

  • September 11-12, 2026

River City Rodeo Activities

River City Rodeo Activities

A rodeo the whole
family will remember

A rodeo the whole family will remember

Classic Events

Local Vendors

Food Trucks

Good Drinks

Petting Zoo

Face Painting

Cigar Bar

Rain or Shine

Kids 8 and under get in free!!

River City Rodeo Events

River City Rodeo Events

Evansvilles Only Full Rodeo Experience

Evansvilles Only Full Rodeo Experience

Evansvilles
Only Full Rodeo Experience

River City Rodeo 2026

River City Rodeo 2026

Design This Years official Shirt

Design This Years
official Shirt

Design This Years official Shirt

This year’s rodeo marks 25 years since 9/11—and we’re asking local high school students to help us represent it. Submit your design by June 1 for a chance to be worn, seen, and remembered.

This year’s rodeo marks 25 years since 9/11—and we’re asking local high school students to help us represent it. Submit your design by June 1 for a chance to be worn, seen, and remembered.

Giving Back to the Community

We dont put this on just to fill seats.

We don't put this on just to fill seats.

The River City Rodeo exists to turn a good crowd into something that does good. Proceeds from this weekend go directly to Oliver’s Heroes and Mustangs of Service.

The River City Rodeo exists to turn a good crowd into something that does good. Proceeds from this weekend go directly to Olivers Heroes and Mustangs of Service.

Proudly sanctioned by the NCPRA

Proudly sanctioned by the NCPRA

Proudly sanctioned by the NCPRA

River City Rodeo is an official points-earning stop for competitors

River City Rodeo is an official points-earning stop for competitors

SEPT

SEPT

11

11

There are certain days

We don't move past

There are certain days

We don't move past

The River City Rodeo returns September 11–12, 2026—twenty-five years after a day that changed us all. This weekend will be handled with care, with time set aside to remember the lives lost, honor the families forever changed, and recognize the veterans and first responders who continue to stand watch in our own community.

If you’re looking to be part of something that carries a little more meaning this year, we’d be glad to have you ride alongside us.

SEPT 11, 2001

11

There are certain days

We don't move past

The River City Rodeo returns September 11–12, 2026—twenty-five years after a day that changed us all. This weekend will be handled with care, with time set aside to remember the lives lost, honor the families forever changed, and recognize the veterans and first responders who continue to stand watch in our own community.

If you’re looking to be part of something that carries a little more meaning this year, we’d be glad to have you ride alongside us.

The River City Rodeo returns September 11–12, 2026 — twenty-five years after a day that changed us all. This weekend will be handled with care, with time set aside to remember the lives lost, honor the families forever changed, and recognize the veterans and first responders who continue to stand watch in our own community. If you’re looking to be part of something that carries a little more meaning this year, we’d be glad to have you ride alongside us.

Mutton Busting

Mutton Bustin is where little riders get their start.

Mutton Bustin is where little riders get their start.

Mutton Bustin is where little riders get their start.

River City Rodeo FAQs

River City Rodeo FAQs

Frequently
Asked Questions

Frequently
Asked Questions

Frequently
Asked Questions

The River City Rodeo will take place Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2026. This year’s event will include intentional moments of remembrance as we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Hoosier Cowboy Association is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to honoring and supporting local veterans and first responders through rodeo, tradition, and meaningful action.

River City Rodeo 2026

Dont Forget Your Tickets

Dont Forget Your Tickets

Dont Forget Your Tickets

Kids 8 and under get in free, but all other guests will need a ticket for entry.