{"id":70843,"date":"2026-06-15T21:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T01:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=70843"},"modified":"2026-06-15T21:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T01:29:14","slug":"tampa-bay-rodeo-family-festival-presented-by-bartow-ford-thunders-into-the-hillsborough-county-fairgrounds-july-17-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/06\/15\/tampa-bay-rodeo-family-festival-presented-by-bartow-ford-thunders-into-the-hillsborough-county-fairgrounds-july-17-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay Rodeo &#038; Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, Thunders into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds July 17 &#038; 18"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Celebrate America\u2019s 250<sup>th<\/sup> at Florida\u2019s Hottest Show on Dirt with Two Nights of Full Rodeo Action, Patriotic Fun, and Family Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"874f3f\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #874f3f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"322\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rrodeo.webp?resize=588%2C322&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70844 has-transparency\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rrodeo.webp?w=588&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rrodeo.webp?resize=300%2C164&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida sunshine meets cowboy grit at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tamparodeo.com\/\">Tampa Bay Rodeo &amp; Family Festival<\/a><\/strong>, presented by Bartow Ford, July 17-18 at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Tampa Bay\u2019s hottest summer tradition delivers two high-energy nights of <strong>FULL RODEO<\/strong> action, featuring bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, and more. Tampa Bay Rodeo\u2019s viral sensation \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstcoastnews.com\/article\/life\/animals\/tampa-rodeo-rider-hit-by-horse-video\/67-d0a637a0-3218-422a-a639-6c0a0ac8fe38?tag1=wtlvshare&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawR9q1dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExdTNyNEtucFVMVWdnaTc5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtktuA8VRb4t2s-ud0vtncUo0FN0x4w-9L347ZFLwKbsZV_fBS2a3yoqIf-4_aem_w2mau_TYSuP9h2NkUQkLNg\">Cowboy Sway<\/a>\u201d returns for the bronco-busting competition after his heart-stopping crash in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A giant American Flag soaring 150 feet above the Family Festival helps kick off a celebration of America\u2019s 250th birthday. The rodeo competition opens with the National Anthem and a salute to the brave men and women in the military, law enforcement, fire, and rescue who serve and protect our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can arrive early for the Family Festival, packed with food, thrills, and interactive fun for all ages. Festival favorites include BBQ, corn dogs, Cuban sandwiches, refreshing beverages, and ice-cold beer. Fans can ride the mechanical bull, test their aim at axe throwing, soar on the bungee trampoline, and tackle giant games and slides. Families can climb aboard a monster truck for an unforgettable ride and meet friendly goats and camels at the animal experience. Cowboy Sway will also meet fans during the Family Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"3e3630\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"200\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TBR_Osprey_general_300X250.webp?resize=240%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70845 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3630; width:350px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back by popular demand, superfans can upgrade their experience with tickets to the <strong>VIP Rodeo Section <\/strong>featuring premium reserved bleacher seating near the bucking chutes, access to a private bar and lounge area, complimentary snacks, and exclusive giveaways. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., and the rodeo action begins at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tampa Bay Rodeo &amp; Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, is a community event featuring local vendors and area sponsors, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bartow Ford<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">97.5 WPCV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">99.5 QYK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acme Barricades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beef O\u2019Brady\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bleacher Rentals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boot Barn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOS Sewers Portables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BubbaQue\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Busch Light Rodeo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duke&#8217;s Brewhouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FL Grit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GFIVE Food&nbsp; 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