62nd annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo set for Sept. 11-12

 

62nd annual UW-River Falls Frontier Days Rodeo set for Sept. 11-12 

Aug. 26, 2026 — The 62nd annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, at the outdoor rodeo arena at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Campus Farm located at 1475 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls. The public is invited to attend. 

Friday’s performance begins at 7 p.m., while Saturday’s performances are set for 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.  

Rodeo attendees will have the opportunity to view numerous events, ranging from saddle bronc riding to calf roping and barrel racing. The UWRF Rodeo Club will compete in the event, along with other collegiate teams that are members of the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The event typically attracts about 300 participants.  

Tickets are available at the gate (cash only) or online at uwrfrodeo.com/buy-tickets. Ticket prices are $20/adults, $15/UWRF students purchased in advance and $10/for ages 5-12. Admission is free for children age 4 and under. Military veterans receive a $5 discount.  

Onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the rodeo grounds. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stand. 

The Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo has been held annually since 1964, except for its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.  

The performances will be livestreamed on the UWRF Rodeo Facebook page at facebook.com/uwrfrodeo. 

For more information, visit uwrfrodeo.com/falcon-frontier-days-rodeo or call the UWRF Animal and Food Science Department at 715-425-3704. 

Photo: A member of the UW-River Falls Rodeo Club carries the club flag at the 2023 Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo. 2026 rodeo dates are Sept. 11 and 12.