October in Texas ain’t just about pumpkins and football—it’s prime rodeo season. The air’s a little cooler, the boots are dusted off, and folks from all over are ready to watch some serious bronc bustin’, bull ridin’, and barrel racin’.
Whether you’re a lifelong cowboy or a curious city slicker, this roundup of Texas rodeo events happening in October 2025 is your guide to the wildest, rowdiest, and most rootin’-tootin’ shows this side of the Mississippi.
Let’s ride!
October Rodeo Roundup – Texas Style
Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo – Waco
Dates: October 2–12, 2025
This 10-day extravaganza at the Extraco Events Center combines PRCA rodeo action with a county fair vibe—livestock shows, concerts, rides, and family fun. It’s one of the biggest rodeos in the state for a reason.
Extreme Bull Blow Out – Helotes
Dates: October 3–4, 2025
If you like your rodeos a little wilder, this bull riding showdown delivers the adrenaline. Held just outside San Antonio, this is two nights of bone-rattling, crowd-cheering action.
Pineywoods Chute Out – Huntsville
Date: October 11, 2025
A CPRA-sanctioned rodeo packed with crowd favorites—barrel racing, team roping, and roughstock events. It’s one night only, but it’ll give you a lifetime of stories.
Cowboys of Color Rodeo – Dallas (State Fair of Texas)
Date: October 12, 2025
Celebrating diversity in rodeo, this event at the State Fair Coliseum is where culture meets cowhide. Expect powerful performances from African-American, Hispanic, and Native American cowboys and cowgirls.
Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo – Bryan/College Station
Dates: October 10–12 & 17–19, 2025
Two weekends full of rodeo, carnival rides, concerts, and livestock shows. Bring the family and plan to stay a while—this one’s got it all.
Brazos Valley Expo Pro Rodeo – Bryan
Dates: October 16–19, 2025
Three nights of CPRA/UPRA rodeo action with slack events on the 16th. Think of it as a more focused, pro-level take on the big fair experience.
Rockdale Fair & Rodeo – Rockdale
Dates: October 16–18, 2025
A small-town rodeo with big energy. Classic CPRA rodeo events plus a community fair atmosphere make this a hidden gem for rodeo fans.
Yorktown Western Days – Yorktown
Dates: Approx. October 17–19, 2025
This weekend celebration includes a rodeo, carnival, dance, and parades. If you love that authentic small-town Texas vibe, Yorktown’s got your name on it.
Tejas Rodeo – Bulverde
Date: October 25, 2025
Just outside San Antonio, this weekly rodeo show never disappoints. If you’re looking for an authentic Texas Saturday night—complete with live music and dancing—this is it.
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo – San Angelo
Dates: October 23–26, 2025
Professional tie-down roping, steer roping, and more in this short-but-mighty two-day rodeo event in the heart of West Texas.
Plan Your Rodeo Road Trip
October is stacked with chances to cheer on your favorite cowboys and cowgirls, eat some fried fair food, and maybe even two-step under the stars. So get your calendar out, grab your boots, and mark these dates.
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