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 2026
Celebrating 76 years of Western tradition and excitement!
Saddle up for the 76th annual Gallup Lions Club Rodeo, a thrilling multi-day celebration of the rodeo history in Gallup! Enjoy three days of heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat rodeo action as the competition begins at Red Rock Park.
When & Where
Gallup Lions Club Rodeo BBQ Celebration
The festivities begin at the Gallup Lions Club Rodeo BBQ Celebration on June 13, 2026, held in Downtown Gallup at Courthouse Square (215 W Aztec Avenue, Gallup). Visitors can look forward to the following activities:
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Vendor booths
- 10:00 AM – Battle of the Bands
- 12:00 PM – Barbecuing begins
- 1:00 PM – Parade
Gallup Lions Club Rodeo
The Gallup Lions Club Rodeo is June 18-20, 2026, 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 18
5:00 PM - Youth Rodeo
Friday, June 19
7:00 PM - Open Show Rodeo
Saturday, June 20
9:00 AM - Morning Slack
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!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 rodeo?
The 76th Annual Gallup Lions Club Rodeo runs Thursday, June 18, through Saturday, June 20, 2026.
How do I enter the Open Show or Youth Rodeo?
Download and complete the entry forms from the rodeo information page on the Lions Club website.
Is the Young Guns Steer Riding series happening in 2026?
No, the Young Guns Steer Riding and Wooly Riding Champions series has been canceled for 2026.
What is the Downtown BBQ Celebration?
The 76th Annual Downtown BBQ Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Downtown Courthouse Square. It features a Battle of the Bands, BBQ food, and a parade. The 2026 theme is Red, White & Blue in honor of America's 250th anniversary.
Start planning your wild west adventure to the Gallup Lions Club Rodeo today!
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