Celebrate 75 Years of Rodeo with Taylor, Texas!

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Since 1950, The Taylor Rodeo Association has dedicated itself to providing the best of the best rodeo entertainment to rodeo fans across The Lonestar State and beyond. With roots in Texas’ rough and tumble cowboy past, the Taylor Rodeo is a testament to a community’s past, present, future, and commitment to upholding the cowboy way of life. Gearing up to celebrate 75 years of rodeo excitement and thrills this July 17th-19th, the Taylor Rodeo is only missing one thing… you!

Photo Courtesy of Taylor Rodeo Association & Shelby Lynn Photography

Taylor Rodeo
July 17th-19th
Williamson County Exposition Center
5350 Bill Pickett Trail
Taylor, TX 76574

TAYLOR RODEO TICKETS

Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association Brings the Action!

The CPRA is thrilled to bring another year of top-notch rodeo action right to Taylor, Texas. With all eight rodeo disciplines you know and love, you’re guaranteed a fantastic evening of barrel racing, bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping, and tie down roping. It’s not just for the pros! The Taylor Rodeo promises fun for the entire family. Don’t miss the adorable chaos of mutton bustin’ and the high-energy excitement of calf scrambles.

Photo Courtesy of the Taylor Rodeo Association & Spur Photography

2025 Taylor Rodeo Schedule

Thursday, July 17th | Military and First Responders Night
Gates Open | 5:30pm
Rodeo Performance | 7:30pm
The Taylor Rodeo opens Thursday evening with Military and First Responders Night, recognizing the commitment and sacrifice of our nation’s service members and emergency personnel. To show appreciation, the Taylor Rodeo Association welcomes all active duty military, veterans, and first responders to attend free of charge with valid ID. The night’s events will include the 3rd Annual First Responder Steer Saddling Championship, an energetic kickoff that highlights camaraderie and skill in the arena.

Friday, July 18th | Scholarship Night
Gates Open | 5:30pm
Rodeo Performance | 7:30pm
McBride & the Ride Concert | After the rodeo
Rodeo offers a powerful connection to tradition, while also paving the way for the future. The Taylor Rodeo Association is committed to nurturing the next generation of rodeo athletes and leaders by supporting local students and educators through philanthropic giving. To date, the Association has awarded over $50,000 in scholarship funds, a testament to its ongoing dedication to education and community impact.

Photo Courtesy of Taylor Rodeo Association & Spur Photography

TAYLOR RODEO SCHOLARSHIP

Saturday, July 19th | Music Night
Gates Open | 5:30pm
Rodeo Performance | 7:30pm
Carson Jeffery Concert | After the rodeo
Make sure to stick around after the arena dust settles for the exciting Carson Jeffery concert! Throw on those dancin’ boots because a good time is just around the corner at the 2025 Taylor Rodeo!

CARSON JEFFERY MUSIC

A Legacy in Williamson County

The Taylor Rodeo proudly calls Williamson County, Texas home year after year, but it isn’t only this crowd favorite rodeo that has left it’s mark on central Texas. The hometown of legendary cowboy “William Bill Pickett,” Willianson County and the Taylor Rodeo Association are proud to carry on his cowboy legacy.

Before rodeo was a sport and cowboy was a brand, Bill Pickett was already making history in the dirt. Born in 1870 in Texas, this trailblazing cowboy invented bulldogging, what we now call steer wrestling, by leaping from his horse and wrestling steers to the ground with grit and guts. He toured with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show, shared the stage with legends like Buffalo Bill, and even starred in silent films. Pickett didn’t just ride into the arena, he carved a legacy into it, one hoofbeat at a time. That legacy was formally honored when he became the first African American cowboy inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1972, followed by his induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1989

Taryn Cantrell

Taryn Cantrell is an Arizona native with a lifelong connection to the rodeo arena. From her roots in barrel racing to her role as the 2017 Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and her involvement with the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, Taryn celebrates her western heritage with enthusiasm and authenticity. Taryn holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University, allowing her to merge her passion for music with her love of cowboy culture. As a singer and bassist, Taryn performs with bands across Phoenix and beyond including Great American Regret, Honey Marie Knight, and Sareena Dominguez. Taryn is passionate about blending her diverse interests to offer an authentic and engaging perspective on journalism. Her goal is to connect readers to the events, concerts, and celebrations that matter most, bringing them closer to the experiences she treasures. Whether you’re attending your very first rodeo or adding another to your collection of memories, Taryn is here to guide you every step of the way!