The 2026 Canyon Day Rodeo is set for May 1-3, 2026. Three days, Three Different Rodeo events.

Friday, May 1, 2026 - Junior Rodeo

5 and Under age divisions. Limit 15 per event

• Broom Stick Barrels

• Dummy Roping

• Goat Tagging

• Wooley Riding

• Broomstick Flag Race

6-9 age divisions. Limit 15 per event, 20 limit for Team Roping​

• Ribbon Roping

• Calf Roping

• Barrel Racing

• Flag Racing

• Pole Bending

• Jr/Sr Team Roping (2x)

10-13 age divisions. Limit 15 per event, 20 limit for Team Roping​

• Touch Calf

• Ribbon Roping

• Breakaway Roping

• Barrel Racing

• Steer Riding

• Pole Bending

• Jr/Sr Team Roping

14-17 age divisions. Limit 15 per event, 20 limit for Team Roping​

• Tie Down Roping

• Ribbon Roping

• Breakaway Roping

• Barrel Racing

• Bull Riding

• Pole Bending

• Chute Dogging

• *Jr/Jr Team Roping

• Jr/Sr Team Roping

 

Saturday, May 2, 2025​​ - Bull Bash

Limit 15 per event.

• Wooley Riding

• Calf Riding

• Steer Riding

• Junior Bull Riding

• Open Bull Riding

 

Sunday, May 3, 2025​​ - Open Rodeo​

• Team Roping - Limit 120

• Bull Riding - Limit 50

• Tie-Down - Limit 40

• Steer Wrestling - Limit 30

• Break Away Roping - No Limit

• Barrel Racing - No Limit

• Sr. Team Roping - 20

• Wild Horse Race - Tentative

 

Please remember that events and their limits may be subject to change during the planning phase. We are implementing a new format to optimize our performance days. A parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Canyon Day, followed by the Bull Bash. The evening after the Bull Bash, we intend to arrange entertainment in the rodeo arena, with more information to be provided soon.

Please note that lodging accommodations are limited, and we will evaluate each contractor's case individually.

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For more information and questions regarding the bidding process, or to submit your bids email to: rodeobids@canyondayaz.com

 

BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL, FB MESSAGES, TEXT MESSAGING. 

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT BIDS WILL BE FEBRUARY 28, 2026 at 12 noon.

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