The first ever Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival gallops into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on April 8 & 9, 2022. The two-day extravaganza features non-stop rodeo action with heart-stopping bronco busting and thrilling barrel racing as well as a festival full of delicious food and exciting games for the whole family. The fun starts at 4:00 p.m. each day with the Family Festival and continues with the Rodeo competition beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person.  Tickets at the gate will be $20. Children 5 and under are free. 

The jam-packed evening of activities begins at the Family Festival, hosted by America’s Favorite Cowboy Andre McClain, who will encourage guests to try their hand at axe throwing, riding the mechanical bull or a host of other pre-rodeo challenges for cowpokes of all ages. Families can get close to farm animals in the interactive barnyard, ride a camel or take part in face painting. Tasty grub that will please even the littlest wrangler will be sold throughout the night, including BBQ, corn dogs, fried Oreos, turkey legs, tacos, lemonade and much more. On Friday, April 8th up-and-coming country music artist Randy McNeeley will welcome guests into the Family Festival, performing LIVE on stage in the Coors Banquet Beer Barn from 4:30-6:00 p.m; and on Saturday, April 9, Tampa-area favorite Soul Circus Cowboys will welcome guests into the Family Festival, performing LIVE on stage in the Coors Banquet Beer Barn from 4:00-5:45 p.m. 

The EBA sanctioned rodeo spotlights 23 cowboys and 28 cowgirls from across the South competing in the most popular events for top prizes, plus mutton bustin’ for young wranglers ready to test their skills each night. The bulls, which can weigh up to 2,000 lbs, broncs and barrels are presented by 5S Bucking Bulls.

Go to https://hillsboroughcountyfair.com/tickets/ for tickets, which are $15 in advance. $20 at the gate. Parking is only $5 with preferred parking being offered.

David “Thrills” is an avid enthusiast of thrill parks and entertainment activities in the Tampa Bay Area. Be sure to follow me on twitter and instagram or email me at tampathrillme@gmail.com for any questions or concerns. This article was presented initially as a media release with edits done by David “Thrills”. Pictures and logo are the property of Tampa Bay and Rodeo Festival and used with permission.