Ride to the Hondo: Rancho Ochoa Brings Two October Events and Another Chance to Win Hondo Rodeo Fest Tickets
The Ride to the Hondo is rolling through Arizona, and the next stop brings two chances to celebrate Western culture, live entertainment, and the road to The Hondo Rodeo Fest.
This time, the action is heading to Rancho Ochoa in Phoenix, where fans can mark their calendars for Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 17. With live music, bull riding, dancing, and Rancho Ochoa’s energy, both dates offer plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the party.
But there is another reason these events should be on your October calendar:
You could leave Rancho Ochoa with tickets to The Hondo Rodeo Fest.
As part of Ride to the Hondo activations, attendees can enter for a chance to win Hondo Rodeo Fest tickets, with winners selected the same day. That means you don’t have to wait weeks to find out if you won. You could walk into Rancho Ochoa for a night of entertainment and walk out with tickets to one of Arizona’s biggest rodeo and entertainment weekends.
The Ride to Hondo Continues at Rancho Ochoa
The Ride to the Hondo is a series of special activations leading up to The Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field in Phoenix, November 13–15, 2026. The journey is designed to bring the Hondo experience to communities throughout Arizona while giving fans more chances to celebrate along the way.
The previous stops have already brought rodeo fans together for music, Western entertainment, food, dancing, giveaways, and plenty of Hondo excitement.
Now the Ride is heading to Rancho Ochoa. And because there are multiple October events at the venue, fans have more than one opportunity to join the celebration.
October 2: Ride to The Hondo with Bull Riding
The first Rancho Ochoa event takes place Friday, October 2, beginning at 6 p.m. The event brings together country music, bull riding, and a night of entertainment designed to get Phoenix fans ready for Hondo.
According to Rancho Ochoa’s current event information, the October 2 event will feature 15 bulls and 15 bull riders, along with live music from LHM, Casey Ryan, Kailin Kay, and Jake Jones. The event is open to all ages, with free parking available at the venue. There is an early-ticket incentive worth knowing about: the first 200 tickets are advertised at $25. If you’re planning to attend, getting your tickets early could make a big difference.
But the entertainment isn’t the only reason to be there.
October 2 will also be a Ride to the Hondo activation, meaning attendees will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win tickets to The Hondo Rodeo Fest.
“The events at Rancho Ochoa are something you have to see. The energy is fantastic!”
Tim Marquette
Marketing Manager
Crescent Crown
Win Hondo Tickets Before You Even Get to Hondo
This is where Ride to the Hondo stops get especially exciting.
At each activation, attendees can enter for a chance to win tickets to The Hondo Rodeo Fest, and winners are selected that same day. No waiting around for weeks. No wondering whether your name was selected.
You could show up to Rancho Ochoa for bull riding and live music and find out before you leave that you’ve won tickets to Hondo. And remember, the giveaway isn’t the only Hondo opportunity available at these stops.
Exclusive Merchandise Giveaways
Fans can also watch for exclusive merchandise giveaways during the Ride to the Hondo events. Previous stops have featured Hondo Rodeo Fest, Coors Banquet, and Barmen 1873 Bourbon merchandise, including hats, shirts, bandanas, totes, mule mugs, ice molds, and more.
Opportunity for Discounted Hondo Tickets
Attendees also have an opportunity to access special discounted pricing on Hondo Rodeo Fest tickets while at the event.
So whether you’re hoping to win tickets, looking for Hondo merchandise, or simply want to lock in your plans for November, being at the Rancho Ochoa activation gives you another opportunity to get closer to the big weekend.
**You must be present to take advantage of the giveaway and on-site ticket opportunities.**
October 17: Gran Concierto Baile
If you can’t make the October 2 event, or if one Rancho Ochoa party isn’t enough, there’s another big date to put on your calendar.
On Saturday, October 17, starting at 3 p.m., Rancho Ochoa will host a Gran Concierto Baile, bringing a full afternoon and evening of regional Mexican music and dancing to Phoenix.
The announced lineup includes:
- Banda Machos
- Banda Maguey
- Tierra Cali
- Keith Nieto
- Viry Sandoval
The event is listed as being open to all ages, and children under 10 enter free. Tickets are available online through Ticketon and Rancho Ochoa’s ticketing channels, as well as at traditional points of sale. VIP tables are also available.
That makes October 17 another great opportunity to gather your friends and family, enjoy live music, hit the dance floor, and keep the Ride to Hondo going.
And because October 17 is another date connected to the Rancho Ochoa stop, fans should keep an eye out for Ride to Hondo giveaways, Hondo ticket opportunities, and exclusive merchandise.
Rancho Ochoa: A Phoenix Destination for Mexican Entertainment
For more than a decade, Rancho Ochoa has been part of Phoenix’s live entertainment scene.
Established in 2013 by José Ochoa and his family, the venue has become a home for concerts, jaripeos, coleaderos, and baile events celebrating Mexican culture and entertainment. The venue can accommodate approximately 5,000 guests and features covered areas, shaded seating, more than 2,000 free parking spaces, VIP areas, and modern sound and lighting systems.
That makes Rancho Ochoa a natural stop for Ride to the Hondo, a place where music, horses, Western traditions, and a love for a good party all come together.
The Journey to The Hondo Rodeo Fest Doesn’t End Here
The October Rancho Ochoa events are part of something bigger.
Ride to the Hondo continues making stops throughout Arizona during September, October, and into November before arriving at its final destination: The Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field, November 13–15.
Each night Hondo combines rodeo competition with a full concert, making the November event the destination all these Ride to the Hondo stops are building toward. Three days. Championship rodeo action. Live music. And one unforgettable Western experience in Phoenix.
The 2026 music lineup includes:
Friday, November 13: Tim McGraw with Miranda Lambert
Saturday, November 14: Blake Shelton with Turnpike Troubadours
Sunday, November 15: Parker McCollum with Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Hondo Rodeo Fest
November 13–15, 2026
Chase Field – Phoenix, Arizona
But you don’t have to wait until November to get involved. Get on the Ride.
Don’t Miss Rancho Ochoa
Whether you’re coming for the bull riding on October 2, the music and dancing on October 17, or both, Rancho Ochoa is giving Phoenix fans another reason to join Ride to the Hondo.
Come for the entertainment. Stay for the party. Enter for your chance to win Hondo tickets.
And remember: the winners are selected the same day. You could walk into Rancho Ochoa expecting a great night out and walk out with tickets to The Hondo Rodeo Fest. With exclusive merchandise giveaways and opportunities for discounted Hondo tickets also available at Ride to the Hondo activations, there’s plenty of incentive to show up and be part of the journey.
The Ride is moving across Arizona, and every stop brings fans one step closer to Hondo.
On the Way to Hondo Bull Riding
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Rancho Ochoa
Address: 6638 W Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Featuring: 15 bulls, 15 bull riders, LHM, Casey Ryan, Kailin Kay & Jake Jones
Tickets: First 200 advertised at $25
Gran Concierto Baile
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Rancho Ochoa
Address: 6638 W Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Featuring: Banda Machos, Banda Maguey, Tierra Cali, Keith Nieto & Viry Sandoval
Ages: All ages; children under 10 enter free
Rancho Ochoa’s official website lists ticket information for both events, including online ticketing options.
The road to Hondo continues at Rancho Ochoa. Cowboy Lifestyle Network will see you there!
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