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Welcome to the Junior Cypress Arena & Rodeo Complex page on the Big Cypress Indian Reservation. Located about 16 miles north of I-75 (exit 49) in Clewiston, FL, this site hosts rodeos, festivals, and large outdoor events on up to 360 acres surrounding the arena. The complex offers on-site parking, ample seating, and straightforward, no-fuss ticketing to help you secure your seats with ease. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a festival weekend, or a rodeo night, you’ll find practical information here to navigate your visit confidently.
Nearby attractions on the Big Cypress Reservation include the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, a premier cultural venue with galleries and events that complement a day at the arena. For travelers, reliable lodging options in Clewiston provide convenient stays near Sugarland Highway. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for hotels and dining to help you plan a comfortable visit. If you’re attending a multi-day event, treat each date as its own experience and check the page for the specific schedule and parking details.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Junior Cypress Arena (Junior Cypress Rodeo and Entertainment Complex) is located at 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440, on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, and its rodeo arena seats about 3,000 people with on-site parking for events (parking was noted as $5 for a 2014 anniversary event).
- The complex includes up to 360 acres of land surrounding the arena for large outdoor events, festivals, rodeos, and other activities.
- The venue was formerly known as the Big Cypress Entertainment Complex and was renamed to Junior Cypress Rodeo and Entertainment Complex; the rename is referenced in coverage of the reservation’s events (e.g., 118th anniversary coverage).
- Nearby museum and cultural venue Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is located on the same reservation at 34725 West Boundary Road, Clewiston, FL, offering over 5,000 square feet of gallery space for exhibits and events.
- Notable events hosted on the reservation include Phish’s Millennium Eve Big Cypress festival (Dec 30-31, 1999) with about 85,000 attendees, and the 2008 Langerado Music Festival at Big Cypress; both are documented as having taken place on the Big Cypress Reservation.
- The 118th Anniversary celebrations in 2014 included a Bill Osceola Memorial Rodeo at the Junior Cypress Arena and a headlining concert (Alan Jackson) with on-site activities and parking; the arena is described as being about 16 miles north of I-75 via exit 49.
- Nearby lodging options for attendees include Best Western of Clewiston (1020 W Sugarland Hwy) and Plaza Travel Inn (621 E Sugarland Hwy) in Clewiston, Florida.