Polk County Cattlemen's Ranch Rodeo

Spend Valentine's Day watching real ranch cowboys and cowgirls compete in events that showcase the skills used every day on working ranches across Polk County and the state of Florida. The 2026 Ranch Rodeo will feature a wide range of exciting events, including wild cow milking, c**t riding, calf branding, double mugging, team sorting, boot scramble, and “Senior Sorting” for participants 55+

Join us for the Polk County Cattlemen's Ranch Rodeo.
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
📍 1710 US-17 S, Bartow, FL 33830
⏰ Youth Ranch Rodeo: 9:00 AM
⏰ Ranch Rodeo: 1:00 PM
🎟 $10 general admission, Kids under 8 free, PCCA members free, Veterans $8
Tickets are available at the gate.

Bring the whole family and watch local cowboys and cowgirls show off the skills that keep ranching alive in Polk County.

*Attention*
The WHIP CRACKING CONTEST has been canceled.
Hopefully we can bring it back next year

Join us Saturday, February 14, 2026, for the 21st Polk County Cattlemen’s Ranch Rodeo in Bartow.

Youth Ranch Rodeo 9 am
Concession Stand Open for Lunch
Ranch Rodeo 1 PM

The 2026 Ranch Rodeo will feature a wide range of exciting activities, including wild cow milking, c**t riding, calf branding, double mugging, team sorting, boot scramble, and “Senior Sorting” for participants 55+.

Interested in entering your team? Information is available by contacting Reed Fussell at (863) 205-7365.

Tickets are $10, kids under 8 are free, as so are PCCA members. Veterans are $8. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Bring the whole family and come watch local cowboys and cowgirls show off the skills that keep ranching alive in Polk County.