The Legendary Angola Rodeo Is On The Way! Are You Going?

It's coming! The legendary Angola Prison Rodeo is on the way. Are you going? Tickets went on sale Monday, March 4, 2024, so be sure to grab yours as soon. FYI, the seats are reserved and the Angola rodeo always sells out. Why? Because it's been the greatest show on dirt for 59 years straight!

The first Angola Prison Rodeo took place in 1965 and since the very beginning, it was clear, that this was no ordinary rodeo. It all began in an area built by the inmates and prison personnel to help pass the time doing something constructive. It gave the inmates an outlet to blow off steam and develop skills that otherwise would not have been available while in prison and serving hard time.

As the inmates worked with cattle and horses competing against one another in a variety of rodeo events from steer-doggin, bull riding, and calf roping something remarkable started happening, folks started coming from all walks of life to watch them ride. Before long, they had a full-fledged rodeo going in front of a sold-out crowd of spectators.

Run almost entirely by inmates, the iconic prison rodeo has entertained hundreds of thousands of rodeo fans for almost 3 decades and still going strong! Tickets are only $20 and well worth the money, as this is one of the most exciting rodeos on the planet. From the start, when the Angola Rough Riders come charging into the arena at full gallop and presenting the colors to the grand finale, “Guts and Glory.”

The fan favorite is a crowd-pleaser as the rodeo clowns compete to grab a poker chip tied to the forehead of a very agitated 2,000-pound bull! They put on a show and you don't want to miss it. The April Angola Rodeo is set for the 20th and 21st! Tickets went on sale Monday, March 4, 2024, for the wildest show in an arena.

The line-up of fantastic events includes the Bust Out, Bareback Riding, Wild Horse Race, Barrel Racing, Bull-Dogging, Wild Cow Milking The Chariot Race, Bull Riding, Convict Poker, and Guts and Glory. Plus, the most amazing hand-crafted wood chairs, rocking chairs, benches, jewelry, hats, and various other arts and crafts. Women's Barrel Racing Event.

For information on competition, and registration fees, contact Melanie Barton at (225) 655-2270, Monday through Friday only, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

You can purchase tickets now. Just call the office at (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 or by this website. Children 2 years and under are free as long they sit on your lap. Please note there are no refunds or exchanges. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8 am-4 pm, starting March 4, 2024. You can call 225-655-2030 or 225-655-2607 to purchase tickets or you can purchase them online at www.angolarodeo.com