Experiences · national gatherings

Black and POC rodeos, trail rides, and gatherings.

A national field guide to cultural events that carry Black cowboy and POC rodeo traditions forward. Dates, venues, and availability can change; confirm details with each organizer before making plans.

On the calendar

Upcoming gatherings

Listings below are drawn from event information provided to the archive. A postponed status is preserved where supplied.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Scheduled

Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo

· 7 PM nightly · 1 PM Saturday

WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The 15th annual Arizona Black Rodeo weekend includes a Kidz Rodeo Experience on September 4 and 5.

Golden, Colorado

Postponed

Colorado Invitational Black Rodeo

· 7 PM

Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Avenue, Golden, CO 80401

A new-city event listing marked postponed by the organizer.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Scheduled

Las Vegas Invitational Black Rodeo

· Friday & Saturday

Horseman’s Park, 5800 E Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89122

Black Rodeo USA returns to Las Vegas for its fifth fall season, with a Kidz Rodeo Experience on October 9.

Humble, Texas

Scheduled

Lone Star Invitational Black Rodeo

· 7 PM

Humble Civic Expo & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338

A new-city Black Rodeo USA gathering scheduled for the fall.

Earlier in 2026

Heritage rodeos and partner events

Past listings remain here as a record of the season’s national reach—not as active ticketing information.

Event ended

Boley Rodeo

Boley, Oklahoma

The nation’s oldest and longest-running Black rodeo celebrated its 123rd year, alongside Boley Rodeo Day at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Event ended

Tennessee Invitational Black Rodeo

Shelbyville, Tennessee

A fifth-year return featuring family activities including Bicycle Rodeo, Shining Spurs, and Tea with the Queen.

Event ended

Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo

Shawnee, Oklahoma

A family event in its 71st year, recognizing the contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls after its move from Okmulgee.

Event ended

Midwest Invitational Rodeo: Flint

Mount Morris, Michigan

Founded in 2017, Midwest Invitational Rodeo brings family-focused rodeo and livestock programming to diverse communities.

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