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About Nebraska's Big Rodeo

Nestled in the heart of Burwell, Nebraska, the Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds hosts Nebraska's Big Rodeo each year. This outdoor rodeo grounds sits on a 40-acre site and welcomes thousands of rodeo fans with a mix of grandstand seating, box seats, and sky box options. The 2026 edition is planned for July 22–25, 2026. Whether you’re a long-time rodeo enthusiast or a first-time attendee, we’ve got you covered with venue specifics, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth, stress-free trip.

Nebraska's Big Rodeo is a proud part of rodeo history, featuring PRCA Xtreme Bulls and Nebraska’s Big Rodeo performances. The event was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2022, and ongoing upgrades to the facilities (east grandstand, ADA restrooms, concessions) continue as of 2026. To secure your seats, explore available options in the North bleacher general admission, West end reserved grandstands (A–D), 23 box seats, and Sky Box seating above the chutes. On-site parking and a free shuttle system help move fans around town, with connections to nearby hotels and restaurants for a convenient stay in Burwell.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/venue: Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds, 46710 L L St, Burwell, NE 68823 (Burwell Rodeo Grounds).
  • Capacity: ~10,000–12,000 spectators per year.
  • Venue type: outdoor rodeo grounds on a 40-acre fairgrounds site.
  • Seating options: North bleacher general admission; West end reserved grandstands (A-D); 23 box seats; Sky Box seating above chutes.
  • Parking: on-site grass lots; designated parking areas; town parking with trolleys; accessible parking available.
  • Transit: free shuttle/trolley system around Burwell to the fairgrounds (Wed–Sat schedule).
  • Nearby hotels: Rodeo Inn Motel (150 S Highway 11); Calamus Lodge; Pump & Pantry Motel; Sandhills Suites; other lodging listed by Visit Burwell.
  • Notable events: PRCA Xtreme Bulls; Nebraska’s Big Rodeo performances; rodeo inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame (2022).
  • Renovations/renaming: north grandstands replaced after 2022 storm; west grandstands destroyed in June 2025; upgrades (east grandstand, ADA restrooms, concessions) funded via grants with ongoing reconstruction as of 2026.
  • Dates: 2026 edition planned for July 22–25, 2026.