Cattlemen Days Rodeo
An Ashland Tradition Since 1973
Cattlemen Days Rodeo
An Ashland Tradition Since 1973
An Ashland Tradition Since 1973
An Ashland Tradition Since 1973
Come see the greatest sport on dirt at the 2024 Cattlemen Days Rodeo on August 23 & 24! For 50 years, the Cedar Valley Riders and the Ashland Optimist have been bringing PRCA rodeo to Ashland, Missouri. With rodeo performances beginning at 8:00 pm on both nights, there is something for everyone!
Veterans, join us Friday night for Veteran's Night, sponsored by The Callaway Bank. Veterans can pick up (1) complimentary ticket with Military ID from the Ashland branch or Friday night of the rodeo, while supply lasts. Saturday evening from 6:00-7:00pm, bring the kids to the Kiddy Round Up, sponsored by Martin Equipment! Children must be 12 and under. Activities include stick horse barrel racing, roping and barrel bull riding.
See cowboys and cowgirls compete in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding with the finest stock Three Hills Rodeo has to offer! Parking is limited, we highly recommend carpooling if possible. Concessions will be available both nights. For those 21+, the beer tent will be serving up ice cold beer. We are a CASH ONLY event so please plan ahead!
***To prevent risk of injury to spectators (children), cowboys and other arena personnel, please stay off of the fence during the rodeo performance.
ONE warning will be given. There will not be a second warning. Children and parents or any violator will be escorted from the rodeo grounds.
No refunds of tickets will be given. This will be enforced by the Ashland Police Department.***
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Looking for tickets?
Tickets are $18 Friday night and $20 Saturday night for adults, child tickets are $10 (children 5& under are free). Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations beginning August 5:
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS, PLEASE BRING CASH!
The Cattlemen Days Rodeo parade begins Saturday, August 24 at 9:00am at the Ashland Optimist Building.
If you are part of an organization or club, enter a float in the parade! Please be at the Optimist Club by 8:00am on Saturday August 24 for parade line-up. No advance entry required. Cash prizes are awarded for the top 3 parade entries!
PARADE ROUTE: Leaving the Optimist Building, the parade travels south on Henry Clay, west on Broadway, north on Main Street, east on Ash Street and north on Henry Clay (ending at the Optimist Building).
Thanks to the Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the Cattlemen Days Rodeo Parade!
Merchandise is available during both rodeo performances at the tent when you walk through the gates of the rodeo grounds.
Items can be purchased before the rodeo during the month of August at Central Bank of Boone County in Ashland.
Item Prices
Shirts: Toddler Tee $15, Youth $15, Adult $20
Hats: $20
Koozies: $3
Hang around after the rodeo performance both nights for live music and dancing! The Cole Brothers Band will be playing live Friday and Saturday night following the rodeo performance!
Thanks to this year's band sponsors,
Rental Supply, Metro Services Group and Turner Ag Solutions!
Q: Do you accept credit cards?
A: We do not accept cards. If you get to Ashland before you remember this, never fear! There are several in Ashland and there will be an ATM near the entrance!
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Obviously we are a big fan of animals, but due to the event's crowd size and the livestock, we prefer your companions stay home.
Q: I'm from out of town, where can I stay?
A: There are no hotels in Ashland, but there are several choices right up the road in Columbia (at Discovery Parkway, the I-70/Hwy 63 interchange).
Q: Can I enter my child in mutton busting?
A: No, we do not offer mutton busting.
August 22 and 23, 2025
N Optimist Dr, Ashland, Missouri 65010, United States