At the Expo: Get Ready to Rodeo!
Summer is heating up at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center with exciting rodeo events! Whether you’ve never experienced a rodeo before or you’re a seasoned pro, these fast-paced and exhilarating sporting events make for memorable, family-friendly outings.
Join us at the Expo Center June 10 for an evening of exciting barrel racing with the National Barrel Horse Association OK05 Chapter. Exhibitions will begin at 5 p.m., with classes following at 7 p.m. Rodeo fans are invited to spectate for no charge. Entries to compete will be accepted on-site. For more information, please call (405) 570-1212.
The Oklahoma Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Summer Show will return to the Expo Center June 24-25. Classes on Saturday, June 24 will feature herd work and speed events including barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole, stake race, breakaway roping, ranch cutting and more. Classes on Sunday, June 25 will feature reining, handy ranch and others. The event will be judged by Reevea Nickerson and Wayne Whitehead. Classes will begin at 8 a.m. both days. Show pre-entry closes June 20. For more information, please visit OKFQHR.com.
Rodeo fans can also look forward to the 25th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo returning to the Expo Center July 9-14. The IFYR showcases the top high school athletes competing in barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding. The top 15 contestant averages in each event go on to compete in the championship round short go for a chance to rope up prizes. Registration for IFYR competitive event spaces is open online now. Tickets for the IFYR will go on sale July 7. For more information or to register to compete, visit IFYR.com.
Be sure to check out our full calendar of events for more upcoming happenings at the Expo Center!
Summer is heating up at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center with exciting rodeo events! Whether you’ve never experienced a rodeo before or you’re a seasoned pro, these fast-paced and exhilarating sporting events make for memorable, family-friendly outings.
Join us at the Expo Center June 10 for an evening of exciting barrel racing with the National Barrel Horse Association OK05 Chapter. Exhibitions will begin at 5 p.m., with classes following at 7 p.m. Rodeo fans are invited to spectate for no charge. Entries to compete will be accepted on-site. For more information, please call (405) 570-1212.
The Oklahoma Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Summer Show will return to the Expo Center June 24-25. Classes on Saturday, June 24 will feature herd work and speed events including barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole, stake race, breakaway roping, ranch cutting and more. Classes on Sunday, June 25 will feature reining, handy ranch and others. The event will be judged by Reevea Nickerson and Wayne Whitehead. Classes will begin at 8 a.m. both days. Show pre-entry closes June 20. For more information, please visit OKFQHR.com.
Rodeo fans can also look forward to the 25th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo returning to the Expo Center July 9-14. The IFYR showcases the top high school athletes competing in barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, goat tying, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding. The top 15 contestant averages in each event go on to compete in the championship round short go for a chance to rope up prizes. Registration for IFYR competitive event spaces is open online now. Tickets for the IFYR will go on sale July 7. For more information or to register to compete, visit IFYR.com.
Be sure to check out our full calendar of events for more upcoming happenings at the Expo Center!