Gallup is home to some of the best rodeo events in the southwest, hosted in the most stunning atmosphere you can find.
Gallup Lions Club Rodeo 2025
Celebrating 75 years of western tradition and excitement!
Saddle up for the 75th annual Gallup Lions Club Rodeo, a thrilling multi-day celebration of the rich rodeo heritage in Gallup! Enjoy three days of heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat rodeo action as the competition begins at Red Rock Park.
When & Where
The festivities begin at the Gallup Lions Club Rodeo BBQ Celebration on June 7, 2025 held in Downtown Gallup at Courthouse Square (215 W Aztec Avenue, Gallup). The Gallup Lions Club Rodeo is June 12 - June 14, 2025 at Red Rock Park Arena (825 Outlaw Road, Church Rock).
Gallup Lions Club Rodeo Schedule
Witness the incredible skills and fearless spirits of cowboys and cowgirls of all ages with this action-packed schedule.
- Thursday, June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – Youth Rodeo
- Friday, June 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – Open Show Rodeo
- Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – Morning Slack
- Saturday, June 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – Open Show Rodeo
Featured Experiences
In the youth events, fearless youngsters push their limits in nail-biting competitions like pole bending, barrel racing, wooly riding, steer riding, goat tying, calf riding, and team roping. The adult open rodeos raise the stakes even higher with cowboys and cowgirls displaying their extraordinary skills in classic events like barrel racing, breakaway roping, master bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, bareback riding, and saddle bronc riding. Steeped in over seven decades of history, this legendary rodeo promises to be an adrenaline-fueled experience you'll never forget!
Start planning your wild west adventure to the Gallup Lions Club Rodeo today! Gallup offers a wide range of hotels and campsites to fit any budget. While you're here, be sure to explore Gallup's rich Native American culture, experience true southwestern hospitality at our incredible restaurants, and check out breathtaking nearby attractions.
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