Big Sky Country State Fair

Ranch Rodeo

July 18th, 2026

BOZEMAN ROUNDUP RANCH RODEO – Keeping Tradition alive for over 100 years

Ranch Rodeo tickets are the same price as last year, except this year, the tickets now include Fair admission. This is so you don’t have to wait in line when you arrive. See you at the Fair!

Bozeman’s beloved Roundup Ranch Rodeo has a long-standing tradition of over 100 years. Up to seven teams will compete for a chance to win top money at one of the oldest sports in the West with $5,000 added to a 100% Jackpot.

This is a true rancher’s rodeo! The events mirror the ranching livelihood out in big country Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and beyond. Unlike a pro rodeo, a ranch rodeo is made up of teams of up to five people.

This Rodeo includes a variety of hair-raising events including wild cow milking, sorting, branding, doctoring and trailer loading. In the wild cow milking, one contestant must rope a cow while teammates must wrangle and milk her. All teams compete at once, making for a particularly wild and entertaining event.

COwgirls and COwboys

Looking to Compete?

Ranch Rodeo is a team sport different from independent events at a pro rodeo. Teams are scored in seven events:

These events are made up of tasks that real Cowboys complete in their everyday lives on a Ranch! Up to seven teams compete to be named The Best! Do you think you can crush the competition??

Please check out the forms below! 

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To Enter Your Team:

Registration for 2026 is Open

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THE STATE FAIR 2026

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