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Brighton Field Day Festival 2024

Okeechobee, Florida – The time is now! Catch the Brighton Field Day Festival, February 16-18th. Get ready for a weekend full of fun and extreme events! The โ€œGranddadโ€ of the Seminole Tribe of Floridaโ€™s festivals, and one of the longest-running Native festivals in the United States.  Started out as a one-day track and field-type event among the Seminole tribal members and has evolved into the current three-day event sharing Florida Seminole Culture and authentic Seminole food with the public.

Credit: Brighton Field Day Festival
Credit: Brighton Field Day Festival

Experience Seminole Culture

Watch the best alligator wranglers in the Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competitions (FAWC) face off with wild alligators. While experiencing the Seminole culture youโ€™ll have access to many crafts, food, a concert, and PRCA rodeo shows including Xtreme Bulls and much more! All ages are welcome. Purchase your tickets today!

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Location

Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on the Brighton Seminole Reservation 

  • 17410 Sports Complex Rd, Okeechobee, FL 34974

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Tickets

  • Friday:
    • General Admission: $30
    • Seniors: $25 (with ID)
    • Veterans: $20 (with ID)
  • Saturday:
    • General Admission: $50
    • Seniors & Veterans: $40 (with ID)
  • Sunday:
    • General Admission: $30
    • Seniors: $25 (with ID)
    • Veterans: $20 (with ID)

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Rodeo Schedule

Friday

  • PRCA Rodeo: 11:00 am
  • PRCA Rodeo: 7:00 pm

Saturday

  • PRCA Rodeo: 3:00 pm

Sunday

  • Xtreme Bulls: 3:00 pm
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Credit: Brighton Field Day Festival

Activities

  • Authentic Indian Food
  • Snake Show
  • Native Dancers
  • Alligator Wrestling
  • American Indian Arts & Crafts

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Dustin Lynch Concert

Headlining this yearโ€™s Brighton Field Day Festival is country artist Dustin Lynch! This concert is included with purchased admission to the festival and will be on Saturday, February 17th at 6 pm. Donโ€™t miss out!

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