Freedom Annual

Rodeo 2026

Freedom's annual rodeo, held the third weekend of August, has been drawing fans and contestants from all across the nation for over 89 years. This three-day celebration includes every major event in the sport of rodeo ranging from barrel racing to wild bull riding. This beloved rodeo event combines professional action with hometown color and style. A dance is held nightly following the rodeo and features some of the best country musicians around to ensure a foot stompin' good time. On Saturday, guests are invited to the Old Cowhand Reunion at 11am and then to partake in a free chuck wagon style dinner at noon. The Old West setting of Freedom's Main Street provides the perfect backdrop to all of the rodeo activities.

Advance Tickets
Adults: $8 / Child (6 to 13): $4 / Child (5 and under): Free

At the Gate 
Adults: $15 / Child (6 to 13): $5 / Child (5 and under): Free

 

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Experience pure Americana and true Western heritage at the annual Freedom Rodeo & Old Cowhand Reunion in northwest Oklahoma. Held since 1938, this has been continuously recognized as one of Oklahoma's most outstanding annual events. Make your way to the small town of Freedom, nestled on the banks of the Cimarron River, to enjoy a KPRA/IPRA Rodeo, a street dance Thursday night on Main Street, a 5K and fun run, a parade, a free chuckwagon feed on Saturday.

 

89th Annual Freedom Rodeo & Old Cowhand

Reunion

Presented by: Freedom Chamber of Commerce

August 13, 2026 - August 15, 2026

Grand Entry is at 8:00 PM Nightly

Rodeo Events

Bareback Bronc Riding - Up to $2,000 Added

Steer Wrestling - Up to $2,000 Added

Calf Roping - Up to $2,000 Added

Women’s Breakaway Roping - Up to $2,000 Added

Saddle Bronc Riding - Up to $1,500 Added

Ranch Bronc Riding - Up to $1,500 Added

Team Roping - Up to $2,000 Added ($1,000 per man)

Women’s Barrel Racing - Up to $2,000 Added

Bull Riding - Up to $2,000 Added

40/40 Team Roping - $2,000 Added

 

Special Events

Girls Jr. Barrel Racing (18 & under) - $1,000 Added

Jr. Calf Roping (18 & under) - $1,000 Added

Buckles presented to Junior Event Champions

Calf Scramble Fri & Sat Nights - ten $10 Prizes

Mutton Bustin’ Friday & Saturday Nights @ 7:30 pm 

Attention Contestants

 

Mutton Bustin’ Entries

Call Scott Matthews (580) 334-0599

All other event entries at KRPA website kansasprorodeo.com

Added Attractions

Royalty Horsemanship Competition - Thursday @ 6:30 pm

Royalty Crowning - Friday

Mutton Bustin and Calf Scramble - Friday & Saturday

Color Scheme

Thursday - Grey

Friday - Blue (First Responders Night)

Saturday - Red

Rodeo

Stock Contractor - Medicine River Rodeo Company

Announcer - Guy Forell

Barrel Man - Roxton Reed

 

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