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75th annual Bastrop Homecoming Rodeo & Dance

August 5

August 5, 2022 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 pm

7:30am - 11:30pm

Watch a Texas staple with four days rodeo action and live music performed at the rodeo grounds at Mayfest Park in Bastrop, Texas starting most nights at 7:30 p.m. and ending late at night with the dances. See barrel racing exhibition (5-7:30 p.m.), bull riding, roping skills, steer wrestling and more including rodeo slack which narrows down the competition so only the best cowboys and cowgirls try for the prize money on Aug. 5 and 6 at this official CRPA-sanctioned rodeo. Also a fan favorite is the always entertaining Mutton Bustin’ for kids age 4-8 years old to try and ride a sheep.

Wednesday, Aug. 3 – free admission

  • Barrel Racing Exhibition 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 4 – free admission

  • Rodeo Slack 7:30 p.m.
  • 8 p.m., Dance to Luke Garrison and the Fallback Plan at VFW Hall next door.

Friday, Aug. 5 – event attendance is free for age 10 and younger.

  • Homecoming Rodeo 7:30 p.m.
  • Mutton Bustin Sign Up at Rodeo Merchandise Booth, first come, first served, fee.
  • 9 p.m., Dance to the Wyatt Ellis Band at the Showbarn next door.

Saturday, Aug. 6 event attendance is free for age 10 and younger.

  • Homecoming Rodeo 7:30 p.m.
  • Mutton Bustin Sign Up at Rodeo Merchandise Booth, first come, first served, fee.
  • 9 p.m. Dance the night away to Deezie Brown and Jeff Haney & Barney Sledge at the Showbarn next door.

These activities are part of the 75th annual Bastrop Homecoming celebrations.

Organizer

Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo
Email
generalinfo.bhr@gmail.com
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Venue

Mayfest Hill Park
25 American Legion Drive
Bastrop, TX 78602 United States
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