The second A Thomson Rodeo · Blanco, Texas

Big Texasenergy.Small-town heart.

Name: A Thomson Rodeo Company — Blanco Rodeo
Start: 2026-11-07
Location: Yett Memorial Park

Next rodeo

Sat. · Nov. 7

General admission

$20

Before tax + fees

Ages 11+ · Kids 10 and under free

A family-friendly rodeo built for the next generation—where first-timers and lifelong fans meet under the Texas sky. Kids 10 and under get free general admission—no admission ticket needed.

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A flag rider carries the American flag on horseback in front of the A Thomson Rodeo crowd

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.

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Ranch Bronc Riding

Horse + rider

Breakaway Roping

Horse + rope

Barrel Racing

Speed + precision

Tie-Down Roping

Timing + teamwork

Bull Riding

Eight seconds of grit

Team Roping

Two riders, one run

Mutton Bustin’

For the smallest cowhands

A bull kicks into the air beneath a red-plaid rider as bullfighters watch nearby — Bull riding

Two mounted team ropers follow a steer across the nighttime rodeo arena — Team roping

A rider in a pink shirt guides a horse around a barrel at A Thomson Rodeo — Barrel racing

Two A Thomson Rodeo crew members in embroidered teal shirts watch the arena from the rail — The crew behind the ride

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.

For the smallest cowhands

Mutton Busting

Big cheers for our littlest riders. Mutton Busting is part of the November 7 rodeo at Yett Memorial Park.

$20per rider · plus tax and fees

30 spots onlytotal

55 lband under

6 PMcheck-in

Riders must be 10 years old or younger, weighing 55lbs or less. General admission is free for kids 10 and under; Mutton Busting requires a separate $20 registration, plus tax and fees.

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

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Mounted flag riders carry the United States and Texas flags at A Thomson Rodeo — 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
6:00 PMMutton Busting check-in
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.

A simple guest guide

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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.

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

Become a sponsor

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

Become a sponsor

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

Become a sponsor

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. General admission is free for kids 10 and under; no admission ticket is needed. Mutton Busting is a separate $20 registration per rider, plus applicable tax and fees, for kids 10 and under weighing 55 lb or less.

How do I compete or enter mutton bustin’?

Use Contestant Signup to visit the CPRA Blanco listing for rodeo entries. For Mutton Busting, use the Register Now button in the Mutton Busting section. Registration is $20 per rider, plus applicable tax and fees. Riders must be 10 years old or younger and weigh 55 lb or less, with only 30 spots total. Check-in is at 6 PM. Free general admission for kids 10 and under does not include Mutton Busting registration.

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.