Your guide to the 2021 Reno Rodeo

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — After being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reno Rodeo is back in the saddle and returning to the chutes this year.

The wildest, richest rodeo in the west runs from June 17 to 26 at the Livestock Events Center near downtown Reno. It brings more than 130,000 guests to Washoe County each year.

2021 Pre-Rodeo Events

Reno Rodeo Charitable Golf Tournament

• When: June 5
• Where: Washoe Golf Course

Reno Rodeo Cowboy Truck Show

• When: June 6
• Where: Bonanza Casino

Miss Reno Rodeo Pageant

• When: June 10-11
• Where: Various locations

Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive

• When: June 12-17
• Where: 60 miles through the Nevada desert over five days

Rodeo Kick-Off Concert

• When: June 16
• Where: Livestock Events Center
• Who: Kip Moore & Travis Denning

Themed Nights

• June 17 - Wrangler Retro Night - Xtreme Bulls
• June 18 - Patriot Night - Wear red, white and blue
• June 19 - Ram Truck Night
• June 20 - "The Power of Good" Night sponsored by NV Energy
• June 21 - Jack Daniels night
• June 22 - Man Up Crusade Night - Wear purple
• June 23 - Nevada Wolf Pack Night - Wear silver & blue
• June 24 - Coors Night
• June 25 - Breast Cancer Awareness Night - Wear pink
• June 26 - PRCA Pro Rodeo Tour - Championship performance

Event Highlights

Carnival

• When: June 16-26
• What: Carnival rides inside rodeo arena

Wild pony rides

• When: June 18-21
• What: Four teams of three kids between ages of 8 and 14 compete to rope and halter ponies

Bullfighters only

• When: June 22-25
• What: Freestyle bullfighting

Kids day

• When: June 20
• What: Little cowboys and cowgirls can learn all about the western lifestyle

Tickets

Ticket prices range from $16 to $27. You can purchase tickets in person at the Lawlor Events Center ticket office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also buy tickets online here.