- Sep 29th – 30th, 2023
- Oct 6th – 8th, 2023
- Oct 13th – 15th, 2023
- Oct 19th – 22nd, 2023
- Bull Riding
- Calf Roping
- Cowgirl's Barrel Racing
- Cowgirl's Breakaway Roping
- Ranch Bronc Riding
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Steer Wrestling
- Team Roping
- Tie Down Roping
- UPRA
The State Fair of Texas Rodeo will be held on Friday, September 29th – Saturday, September 30th, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. This Dallas rodeo is held at Fair Park Coliseum.
Six rodeo events will take place over the course of the 24- day Fair. Rodeo times are 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
Pre-Fair Youth Rodeo: Saturday, August 26
URPA Big Tex Rodeo Series Championship: Friday and Saturday, September 29-30 | 6:30 PM
Mexican Rodeo Fiesta: Sunday, October 1 | 2:00 PM
Texas VS Oklahoma Rodeo Showdown: Friday and Saturday, October 6-7 | 6:30 PM
Youth Rodeo: Sunday, October 8 | 2:00 PM
Cowboys of Color: Friday and Saturday, October 13-14 | 6:30 PM
State Fair of Texas Ranch Rodeo: Sunday, October 15 | 2:00 PM
UPRA World Finals: Thursday through Sunday, October 19-22
Thursday, October 19 | 6:30
Friday, October 20 | 2:00 & 6:30
Saturday, October 21 | 2:00 & 6:30
Sunday, October 22 | 2:00
- Contact: Fair Office
- Phone: (214) 565-9931
- Contact: Entry #:
- Phone: (903) 873-6692
- Website: https://bigtex.com/get-involved/livestock-shows/rodeo/
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/statefairoftx
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/3624028464496181
- Phone: (903) 873-6692
- Email: bfrazier2990@att.net
- Email: upra@aol.com
- Website: http://urodeo.com/
Qualified Rodeo Committees & Contestants
This is an Eight Team Event with
Highest Team Money Crowned
Big Tex UPRA Champions!
(8 Contestants Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Tie Down,
Ladies Barrels, Ladies Breakaway, Team Roping,
Steer Wrestling - 2 Head)
Friday 1st Run / Saturday 2nd Run
Ranch Bronc 4 Contestants - Friday 1 Head
Ranch Bronc 4 Contestants - Saturday 1 Head
Added Money: $40,000.00
Entry Fees: $315.00
Qualifited Contestants Must Enter & Pay Fees
Alternates List for Positions not filled
will also be taken, please enter on the Next Gen
Rodeo App if you would like to have an opportunity
to compete on a team.
Team Roster Available at urodeo.com
Entries Open on NextGen App:
September 13th @ 9am & close Sunday, September
17 @ 5pm
Call In Entries Open Wednesday, September 13 @
9am and close Friday, September 15 @ 4pm
Entry #: 903-287-7852
Full RV Hookups @ $50 night
Stalls: $30 night (Shavings available for purchase)
*12 month negative Coggins required
(30 days CVI required for all out of state horses)
Portacools available for rent
Info: Patty Poe @ 817-371-7727
