About Us

Minneapolis Rodeo is a one day PRCA Pro Rodeo and music festival held at Surly Brewing Co., on their Festival Field grounds in the heart of Minneapolis. It brings real rodeo competition, live music, and western culture into the city, creating something that feels both rooted and current.

At the core is a PRCA sanctioned pro rodeo, featuring professional cowboys and cowgirls competing across eight classic events. Riders earn prize money and points toward qualification for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Events include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, and Breakaway Roping. This is the highest level of the sport, run by official rules, real scoring, and athletes on the national circuit.

When the rodeo wraps, the arena becomes the mainstage pit. The festival continues with live music across a main stage and a side stage running all day, featuring national acts alongside regional and local artists. Watch from the dirt, step back into the bar, or move through the grounds as the night builds.

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  • The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) is the world’s leading organization for professional rodeo, sanctioning hundreds of events across North America. As the preeminent authority in the sport, the PRCA sets the standard for rodeo competition.

    Cowboys and Cowgirls, both individually and as teams, earn points and prize money throughout the season in PRCA-sanctioned events. The top 15 money-earners in each discipline qualify for the National Finals Rodeo, held annually in Las Vegas.

  • Doors Open: 12:00 PM

    Rodeo Start: 5:30 PM

    Live Music: All day!

  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the following items are not permitted inside the event grounds:

    • Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, or any item that could be used to inflict harm

    • Alcohol, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia

    • Glass containers, metal cans, or hard-sided coolers

    • Large bags or backpacks (larger than 12”x6”x12”); all bags are subject to search

    • Outside food or beverages (exceptions made for medical needs or infant care with proper documentation)

    • Professional cameras, including those with detachable lenses, GoPros, drones, tripods, or selfie sticks

    • Audio or video recording devices

    • Laser pointers, fireworks, or explosives

    • Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or hoverboards

    • Umbrellas, tents, or shade structures

    • Animals, except ADA-recognized service animals

    • Flyers, posters, or marketing materials unless pre-approved

    All guests are subject to search upon entry. Prohibited items discovered during security checks must be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded; they will not be held or stored.

    We reserve the right to amend this list at any time and to refuse entry to any item or person deemed a safety risk.

    Thank you for helping us create a safe and fun environment for all!

  • Health and safety are a top priority at Minneapolis Rodeo. We work closely with local law enforcement, emergency services, city officials, and public safety partners to help ensure a safe environment for everyone on site.

    Upon arrival, all guests, staff, and performers will go through security screening, including ID checks and bag checks conducted by our security team.

    Security screenings take place at festival entry. We recommend arriving early and reviewing the Prohibited Items list in advance to avoid delays. Prohibited items will not be allowed inside and must be returned to your vehicle or disposed of before entry.

    In the event of an emergency, important information will be communicated over the audio system and through on site staff.

    If you or someone near you needs medical assistance, please locate the nearest medical tent or notify a staff member, security officer, or EMS immediately.

    And finally, if you see something that does not feel right, say something. Flag down any event staff or safety official so we can address it quickly.

  • Animals are at the center of the sport. Hosting a PRCA pro rodeo means treating these animals as our own and thats why the PRCA has more than 60 rules to ensure proper care and treatment of rodeo animals, all of which are included in its official rules and regulations. While too numerous to list here, you can visit the PRCA website to learn about animal welfare and safety: https://www.prorodeo.com/