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Great Chicagoland Pro Rodeo and Bull Riding

  • Kendall County Fair Association 10826 Illinois 71 Yorkville, IL, 60560 United States (map)

Big Hat Rodeo Company is excited to announce that the Great Chicagoland Pro Rodeo and Bull Riding is coming back to the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville, IL. The annual Great Chicagoland Pro Rodeo, previously sold out in 2023, will be held Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. This is a full rodeo, featuring bull riding, bronc riding, tie down roping, team roping, break away roping, steer wresting, barrel racing, and all the arena excitement that has become the hallmark of Big Hat Rodeo performances.


Gates open 5pm on Friday and Saturday, and 12pm on Sunday.


In addition to standard, covered grandstand seating, Silver Spur Tickets and Gold Buckle Tickets are available for seating up close to the rodeo action. Silver Spur Tickets and Gold Buckle Tickets sell out fast so you are encouraged to act now if you want these seats!


Silver Spur Tickets are $45 each and Silver Spur Tickets include soda & water. Seating for the Silver Spur Tickets are the grandstand sections closest to the timed event chutes. Silver Spur Tickets are ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE IN ADVANCE.


Gold Buckle Tickets are for stage seating on the performer side of the arena closest to the bucking chutes. Gold Buckle Tickets include water, soda, small snacks, and the all new meet and greet with cowboys and clowns at 6:00pm. Gold Buckle Ticket Holders will receive a Gold Buckle Corral T-Shirt! T-Shirts will be distributed from the merchandise tent at the rodeo. All tickets are $75 and are ONLY SOLD ONLINE IN ADVANCE.


Advanced General Admission tickets for kids (age 5-11) are $15 each, $25 for guests age 12 and over. Advance ticket sales will end at 5pm on 6/26. After that time, general tickets will be $20 for guests ages 5-11 and $35 for guests age 12 and over. Children 4 and under are free.
We encourage you to take advantage of discounted ticket prices by buying online now.
Parking on the fairgrounds is free. No Outside food or drink allowed in the event! No Pets! No Refunds! Event will take place rain or shine.