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Alpine, Texas Event
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo 2027
The Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14, 2027, at the Sul Ross State University S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine. Working ranch teams compete for a spot at the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo. Proceeds support the Sul Ross State University Rodeo Team.
At a Glance
- Dates: August 13 to 14, 2027
- Place: Sul Ross State University S.A.L.E. Arena, Alpine
- Friday: Gates at 5:00 pm. WRCA adult team performance at 7:00 pm.
- Saturday: Gates at 9:30 am. Youth team performance at 11:00 am, with youth awards after. Youth dummy roping at 5:30 pm, free for kids to enter. Adult team performance at 7:00 pm, with awards after. Dance at Skelton's Runway from 9:00 to 11:30 pm.
- Tickets: $10 at the gate only. Kids 12 and under are free. No advance sales.
Explore More While You’re Here
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo 2027 pairs naturally with some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend region.
Big Bend National Park
The Persimmon Gap entrance to Big Bend National Park is about 55 miles away on US-385, a straight shot toward the Chisos Mountains, Santa Elena Canyon, and the Rio Grande corridor. Plan a full day or more. The Chisos, Santa Elena Canyon, and the Rio Grande are all inside that gate.
Marathon
Marathon is about 25 miles away on US-90, a historic railroad town of galleries, lodging, and a quiet main street before the park. It is the usual overnight on the drive in from the east, and a good reset after days in the desert.
Terlingua Ghost Town
The historic Terlingua Ghost Town is about 70 miles away, with nearby dining and sightseeing that bring the area’s mining history to life. The old porches, the cemetery on the hill, and the nightly gathering at the Starlight Theatre are the usual finish to a Big Bend day.
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