October 3rd, 2026

Saturday October 3rd, 2026

6:00 PM
(Doors at 5:00 PM)

The innovative spirit that created the Cow Palace is the same one that launched the first all women’s rodeo at the Cow Place in 2023.

Women have held a longstanding presence in rodeo, reaching back to Prairie Rose Henderson who was the first female bronc rider, competing from the 1870s until 1932. She is considered one of the first professional women athletes and the first to compete in bronc riding. Today, they are some of the most accomplished women athletes. “Women of Rodeo” is an all women’s rodeo combining the thrilling women’s rodeo events of barrel racing and breakaway roping with the excitement of bronc and bull riding. “Women of Rodeo” is a competition for today’s cowgirls, who strive for excellence in the arena, and also serve as timekeepers, registration admins, pick up women, and promoters of the sport. Each year the Cow Palace honors women who have been significant contributors to the Cow Palace and rodeo in art, production, photography, equity, and promotion. Celebrate with us, the accomplishments of these athletes, and our commitment to ranching, ag education, and the Western lifestyle!

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Schedule

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

6:00 PM – Doors at 5:00 PM

Event Summary
Since the late 1800’s women athletes have been a part of the sport of rodeo. Today, they compete on the big stage for big stakes around the world. They are fierce, fast, and fearless and our women’s rodeo doesn’t disappoint. Miss the bulls? Fine, we’ll throw in some up-and-coming bull riding men for the guys too, and we’ll weave it all together with comedy, music, award-winning announcer Anthony Lucia, and jaw-dropping bull jumping performances. Another production of excellence from Flying U Rodeo, the rodeo producer of the Grand National Rodeo for nearly six decades.

Event Details
Enjoy an action-packed night of the fastest growing women’s sport in the nation!
First responders and military personnel are admitted free with ID.

Schedule:
5:00 pm
Doors Open
Shopping, Dining, and Photo Ops
Visit the halls to see the exhibits of the Jr. Livestock Show champions
5:00 pm – 6:00pm
Cowgirl Happy Hour in the Round Up Room, everyone’s favorite hang out with specialty drinks, bites, and cool vintage neon
6:00 pm
RODEO TIME!
~ 8:00 pm
Rodeo Concludes
Finish up your shopping and pick up tickets for the Grand National Rodeo the following weekend
9:00 pm
Halls Close
Schedule subject to change.
**Parking payment for purchase on-site