The Shady Dale Rodeo

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Shady Dale Rodeo Celebrates 42nd Year with National Top Honor

The Shady Dale Rodeo returns June 5–6, 2026, celebrating its 42nd year as one of the nation’s premier outdoor rodeos.

After ranking among the top five IPRA outdoor rodeos for seven consecutive years, the Shady Dale Rodeo was named the No. 1 Outdoor Rodeo in the country in 2025 out of 642 IPRA-sanctioned rodeos nationwide. The award was presented at the Gold Buckle Gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City and accepted by Josh Arnold on behalf of the rodeo’s volunteer committee.

Hosted in the small town of Shady Dale, Georgia, the rodeo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates proceeds to local and state charities. The Masonic Rodeo Committee continues to invest in improvements, including a new digital billboard recognizing sponsors.

Businesses interested in advertising may contact shadydalerodeoad@gmail.com or call/text (706) 318-0647.

Left to right has Joshua Brooks, Southern Rodeo Co, Josh Arnold, Walton & Jasper Masonic Lodge, Robin Brooks. Southern Rodeo Co. and Miss Rodeo USA Megan Kelly

IPRA 2025 Award Plaque

Our new digital billboard.
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2026 Ticket Sales

To ensure fairness to all, we no longer have online ticket sales.. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that we will not be able to refund ticket sales if it rains, as the rodeo will go on rain or shine. We recommend that you arrive at around 7:00 PM to get settled into your seats before the rodeo starts at 8:00 PM. We have also increased the seating capacity by 300 seats this year.

2026 Ticket Prices:

Adults 13 and above, $25 each
Kids 6 to 12 remain at $10
Kids under 6 are free

Artwork credit ©HawkArt 2026.
"Held by the Turn" Oil on canvas
painted by local Shady Dale artist, Beckie Hawk

Produced by Southern Rodeo Company, top producer for the IPRA
NEW! Expanded seating! We have additional bleachers.
Located 1/2 Mile South of Shady Dale on Georgia Highway 83
Presented by: Masonic Lodges Walton #200 and Jasper #50 of Jasper County and the Corporate Sponsors listed below

Produced by:

The Shady Dale Rodeo is produced by Southern Rodeo Company, the top producer for the IPRA.

Southern Rodeo Company:

Southern Rodeo Company is one of the largest rodeo producing companies in the Southeast Region of the United States.

IPRA

From big cities to small towns, from major league stadiums to portable arenas, the IPRA has become the sports second largest professional rodeo association sanctioning nearly 300 rodeos.