Bronze
$500
4 general-admission tickets included
- Logo on the website and Jumbotron all day
- Social media shoutout to a 30K-viewer audience
- 4 general-admission tickets
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The second A Thomson Rodeo · Blanco, Texas
Big Texasenergy.Small-town heart.
Next rodeo
Sat. · Nov. 7
General admission
$20
Before tax + fees
Next rodeo
Saturday · Nov. 7, 2026
Home arena
Yett Memorial Park
A family-friendly rodeo built for the next generation—where first-timers and lifelong fans meet under the Texas sky.
Full rodeo performanceLive musicLocal vendorsAll-ages atmosphere
Planned arena action
The kind of action that makes the dirt fly.
Speed, skill, teamwork, and raw courage share one arena. Planned categories include the crowd favorites below; the final November 7 slate will be announced when contestant books open.
See the schedule01
Ranch Bronc Riding
Horse + rider02
Breakaway Roping
Horse + rope03
Barrel Racing
Speed + precision04
Tie-Down Roping
Timing + teamwork05
Bull Riding
Eight seconds of grit06
Team Roping
Two riders, one run07
Mutton Bustin’
For the smallest cowhands
The energy starts at the chutes
The A Thomson difference
The greatest sport in America, closer than ever.
This is rodeo with the gates thrown open: grounded in grit, tradition, family values, and community pride—then shaped for a new generation of fans and competitors.
Built to give raw talent a path into competition and every family a front-row connection to Western sport.
Plan your visit
Meet us in Blanco.
The home arena sits on Highway 281 at Yett Memorial Park. The latest event brings arena action, VIP hospitality, food, vendors, live music, and family activities together for one full night in Blanco.
Arena address
1813 US-281
Blanco, TX 78606
Event date
Saturday · Nov. 7
2026
Texas tradition, built for the people still writing it.
Event-day rhythm
From slack to showtime.
- 9:00 AMSlack competition
- 4:00 PMPublic grounds open
- 7:00 PMRodeo performance begins
- 9:00 PMLive music + dancing
- 12:00 AMGrounds close
Event-day timing reflects the current crew plan. Ticket and check-in details will be announced before the event.
Know before you go
Make a full night of it.
Arena partners
Put your name behind the ride.
Local businesses power the arena. Choose a confirmed package and put your brand in front of an anticipated 2,000 guests in Blanco.
Food trucks + market vendors
Reserve your space.
Choose your vendor type, share your setup details, and pay securely through SimpleTix. Space is limited to four food trucks and nineteen general vendors.
Silver
$1,000
4 general-admission tickets included
- Banner displayed inside the arena
- Logo on the website and Jumbotron all day
- Social media shoutout to a 30K-viewer audience
- 4 general-admission tickets
Gold
$2,500
VIP experience for 2
- Banner and Jumbotron placement
- Optional social video ad
- Logo on the website
- 2 VIP experience tickets
- Open bar, catered dinner, on-the-dirt access, and networking
- First-come opportunity for available bucking-chute placement
Sponsorship commitments and artwork are due October 31, 2026. Gold bucking-chute placement is first come, first served and subject to availability.
Good to know
Before the gates open.
When is the next rodeo?
The next rodeo is Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Yett Memorial Park in Blanco. Tickets are handled securely through SimpleTix; use any Get Tickets button on this page to view the event listing and current availability.
Is the rodeo family-friendly?
Yes. A Thomson Rodeo Company is built around welcoming Western sport, community pride, and a night that longtime fans and first-time families can enjoy together.
How do I compete or enter mutton bustin’?
Entry links, check-in details, and event-specific requirements will be posted when contestant books open.
Can my business become a vendor or sponsor?
Absolutely. Food trucks and market vendors can register and pay through SimpleTix using the vendor registration link in the Partners section. Sponsors can review the Bronze, Silver, and Gold packages there; sponsorship commitments and artwork are due October 31, 2026.