Darby Rodeo Association
Darby, Montana
2026 Event Schedule
Yellowstone Darby Xtreme Bareback Event
June 6th & 7th
One of rodeo's most intense competitions, this event brings elite PRCA cowboys and has grown into one of the richest stand-alone bareback events in the world.
Sat. $25/ticket
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Sun. $45/ticket
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2 and under free
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$60 Combo Tickets available at Darby Wine and Spirits, Murdochs, and Double H Hats.
Twisted Nut + Kids Rodeo
July 10th & 11th
SADDLE BRONC
BAREBACK
BARREL RACING
BULL RIDING
It's all at the Twisted Nut!
Bring the kids down Saturday morning for the first kids rodeo of the season.
Gates Open at 5pm
Event 7pm-9:30pm
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$25/ticket
​5 and under free
Wild West NRA Rodeo
July 31st & August 1st
The only full-blown rodeo with Bareback, Saddle Brocs, Barrel Racing, Bulls, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Lady's Breakaway, and Men's Tie Down Roping.
Gates Open at 5pm
Event 7pm-9:30pm
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$25/ticket
​5 and under free
Darby Showdown Barrel Race
August 21st & 22nd
FREE ADMISSION
Darby Xtreme Bulls
August 23rd
$45/ticket
​2 and under free
Broncs, Bulls, & Barrels
+ Kids Rodeo + Royalty Pageant
September 18th & 19th
This is a "Finals" rodeo from a 5-part series throughout Montana. The competitors are Barrel Racers, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, and Bull Riders. The contestant with the top overall points takes home a brand new 4-wheeler.
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Saturday morning, we will have our 2nd kids rodeo of the season, immediately followed by our Darby Rodeo Association Royalty Pageant.
Gates Open at 4pm
Event 6pm-8:30pm
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$25/ticket
8 and under free