Bucking fun at rodeos

By Jemma Jones

Feb 28, 2025

Experience the thrill of bull riding, saddle bronc and more at the Kyabram Rodeo. Showing off his steer wrestling skills at last year’s rodeo was Kenny Organ. Photo by Megan Fisher

Dust off your boots and don your finest cowboy hats Kyabram and Shepparton, because the rodeo is back in town.

Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content

All the heart-stopping action will be at the Shepparton Showgrounds on Saturday, March 8.

And on Friday, March 7, the Kyabram Rodeo will kick-off a three-event tri-series that also includes Merrijig and Chilton on the same weekend.

This historic event has been throwing bull riders around the Kyabram Showgrounds every year since 1946, and this year will be no different.

From 7pm to 11pm, spectators will be immersed in the thrilling world of rodeo, featuring heart-pounding events like bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback bronc and barrel racing, along with exciting junior competitions.

Food and coffee will be available at the event, however attendees are permitted to bring their own food as well.

Gates open at 5pm, with convenient ticket options available both online and at the gate. Book early to secure your spot.

Ticket prices are: adults $35, pensioners $25, children (13 to 17) $15, children under 12 are admitted free.

In Shepparton, the thrilling action will include barrel-racing, broncos and bucking bulls.

Gates will open at 2pm, with rodeo sessions from 3.30pm to 6pm and from 7pm to 9pm. A country music concert from 9pm to 11pm will end the night on a high.

Tickets range in price from $25 to $39.

For the Kyabram Rodeo, purchase tickets online at: https://tinyurl.com/Kyabram-Rodeo

For the Shepparton Rodeo, purchase tickets online at: https://sheppartonrodeo.com.au/