Wapello Pro Rodeo

Wapello Pro Rodeo July 17th & July 18th, 2026

7:30 PM Performance Time The Wapello Pro Rodeo has been going strong ever since. Don't miss it!

Annually high school students comprised of the Wapello FFA Chapter plan, manage and make all arrangements to host the annual Pro Rodeo. This is a fundraiser for Wapello FFA providing scholarships, student development, state, and national convention registrations. They continue to work hard on bringing family-friendly entertainment to Southeast Iowa and also provide a community equestrian arena. In

1981, the Wapello FFA student chapter and their advisor, Ron Stover, took a big step to bring bucking horses and rodeo bulls to their hometown. FFA members worked hard to get it all together, even building gates in class to make the arena and then selling them to farmers for fundraising. In 2009, the FFA members and advisor, Irv Meier, held true to their motto: Step up and step out. Just as their parents and other FFA members before them, they have taken the challenge to make the show better than ever before. With only months to go, they made a major leap hiring Barnes PRCA Rodeo stock contractor and received Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioning status with the support of their community. The Wapello Pro Rodeo is a one-of-a-kind rodeo, it is the only PRCA sanctioned rodeo in the nation that is organized and managed by a youth organization; there are over 650 PRCA sanctioned rodeos in the nation each year. The Wapello FFA is proud to bring the Wapello Pro Rodeo to Southeast Iowa each summer! "When the Big Times Come to a Small Town"

Thanks for coming Miss Rodeo Iowa Inc.!!🤠❤️💙
07/19/2026

Thanks for coming Miss Rodeo Iowa Inc.!!🤠❤️💙

🤠 ONE LAST RIDE! 🐂Tonight is your final chance to experience the 2026 Wapello Pro Rodeo!If you couldn't make it last nig...
07/18/2026

🤠 ONE LAST RIDE! 🐂

Tonight is your final chance to experience the 2026 Wapello Pro Rodeo!

If you couldn't make it last night, or if one night just wasn't enough, there's still time to catch all the PRCA action, incredible athletes, and family fun that make the Wapello Pro Rodeo a summer tradition.

🐂 PRCA Rodeo Action
🐎 Top Contestants
🐑 Mutton Bustin'
🍔 Great Food
🛍️ Rodeo Merchandise
🎶 Family Fun
🅿️ Free Parking

📍 Gates Open: 4:30 PM
🐑 Mutton Bustin' Registration: 5:00 PM
🤠 Rodeo Begins: 7:30 PM

Let's pack the stands one last time and send the 2026 Wapello Pro Rodeo out with an unforgettable Saturday night. We'll see you at Irvin Meier Arena! ❤️🤠

You're welcome to bring one sealed bottle of water per person into the arena to help you stay cool while enjoying all th...
07/17/2026

You're welcome to bring one sealed bottle of water per person into the arena to help you stay cool while enjoying all the action!

Come hungry, too! We'll have a great lineup of vendors serving plenty of delicious food and ice-cold drinks all evening. 🐂🌭🥤

🎉 Congratulations to our giveaway winner, Jennifer Koch! Please send us a message to claim your prize.Thank you to every...
07/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our giveaway winner, Jennifer Koch! Please send us a message to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered! Can't wait to see you at the Wapello Pro Rodeo tonight and tomorrow!

https://wapellorodeo.com/

🤠 IT'S RODEO DAY!The wait is over... IT'S RODEO DAY! 🎉Today's the day we've all been waiting for! And don't forget—the e...
07/17/2026

🤠 IT'S RODEO DAY!

The wait is over... IT'S RODEO DAY! 🎉

Today's the day we've all been waiting for! And don't forget—the excitement doesn't stop tonight. Join us Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 for two nights of PRCA rodeo action!

🐂 PRCA Rodeo Action
🐎 Top Contestants
🐑 Mutton Bustin'
🍔 Great Food
🛍️ Rodeo Merchandise
🎶 Family Fun
🅿️ Free Parking

📍 Gates open: 4:30 PM
🐑 Mutton Bustin' registration: 5:00 PM
🤠 Rodeo begins: 7:30 PM

Whether you're joining us tonight, tomorrow night, or both, grab your boots and head to Wapello. Let's make it a weekend to remember! 🤠

📍 FREE Parking at the Wapello Pro Rodeo! 🤠Skip the hassle and park for FREE in the designated parking area at Wapello El...
07/16/2026

📍 FREE Parking at the Wapello Pro Rodeo! 🤠

Skip the hassle and park for FREE in the designated parking area at Wapello Elementary School!

🚗 Enter from Highway 61
🅿️ Free parking available both Friday and Saturday
🚶 A short walk to the rodeo grounds
🚜 Need a ride? Rodeo transportation will be available from the parking lot to the entrance!

Please note that portions of the roads around the rodeo grounds will be closed, so be sure to follow the posted parking route shown on the map.

We can't wait to see you at the Wapello Pro Rodeo! 🌟🐂

🤠 LAST CHANCE TO WIN! 🤠Want to score the ultimate Wapello Pro Rodeo prize pack? Enter now for your chance to win:🎟️ 2 Ad...
07/16/2026

🤠 LAST CHANCE TO WIN! 🤠

Want to score the ultimate Wapello Pro Rodeo prize pack? Enter now for your chance to win:

🎟️ 2 Adult Rodeo Admission Tickets
👕 2 Official 2026 Wapello Pro Rodeo T-Shirts
🥤 Wapello Pro Rodeo Cup

To enter:
🤠 Like this post
🤠 Share this post
🤠 Tag who you're bringing to the rodeo!

⏰ The winner will be announced Friday morning before the rodeo kicks off!

We'll see you this Friday & Saturday for the 2026 Wapello Pro Rodeo! 🐂

https://wapellorodeo.com/

⚠️ Beware of scammers! We will never ask for payment or credit card information to claim your prize. The winner will only be announced on this page Friday morning.

🤠 The countdown is almost over... and tonight kicks off rodeo weekend!Don't forget about our Lil Cowgirl & Buckaroo Cont...
07/16/2026

🤠 The countdown is almost over... and tonight kicks off rodeo weekend!

Don't forget about our Lil Cowgirl & Buckaroo Contest happening TONIGHT!

Calling all future rodeo stars ages 5–8 to show off their western style and rodeo spirit for a chance to be crowned this year's Lil Cowgirl or Buckaroo! ❤️

🏆 Winners receive:
🎟️ 1 adult ticket + 1 kids ticket to both Friday and Saturday night performances
⭐ Recognition during the rodeo both nights

📅 Tonight | Thursday, July 16
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Grandstands at Irvin Meier Arena
Register using the link below, or simply come out and join the fun!

Then get ready... the Wapello Pro Rodeo begins tomorrow! 🤠🐂

07/15/2026

Ready for a good time? So are we. 🤠

The Wapello FFA is hard at work to make this year’s Wapello Pro Rodeo one to remember, including installing brand new bucking chutes that will make their debut this year!

We can’t wait to see you Friday & Saturday night!



📷 Professional photo credits: Hannah Anderson

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