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The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo

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Largest student-run rodeo in the NATION! The gates open at 6pm and the show starts at 8pm.

The UGA Block and Bridle Club is hosting a new Great Southland Stampede Rodeo on April 16-18, 2020. The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo will be held in the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena located at 2600 S Milledge Ave Athens, GA

Rodeo contests are divided into two categories: rough stock events that are scored by a judge (bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding), and speed events (barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, team roping, and calf roping). Contestant entry permitting, each event will be held every night at the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo. Food and drink vendors will be present on site. Please no outside food unless there is an allergy issue. Non-food vendors will be present as well, with items ranging from boots and hats to jewelry and other items. There will be a "Kids Zone" with activities such as face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, photo booth, roping dummies, and corn hole.

09/07/2026

08/17/2026

Happy first day of classes! 🤠📚

Summer may be over, but rodeo season is getting closer! Swipe to see what our GSSR Chairmen were up to this summer before we get back into the swing of classes and rodeo prep.

Here’s to a great semester and one step closer to the 52nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo! 🐎

07/25/2026

Happy National Day of the Cowboy!🤠

Today we celebrate the grit, tradition, and western heritage that make rodeo so special. Here’s to the cowboys and cowgirls who keep this way of life alive.

See you at the 52nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo!

07/05/2026

The GSSR wishes you a Happy Fourth from all over the country! 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Forever thankful for those who gave their lives for our country.

04/02/2026

We are proud to introduce a few of our newly elected 2026–2027 GSSR Chairmen. We look forward to the work ahead as we begin preparing for GSSR 2027, and we cannot wait to see who else will be selected as chairmen this fall!! 💛💛

03/20/2026

IT’S RODEO DAY

From hosting the rodeo in the Coliseum to S. Milledge Avenue, the tradition lives on. These photos are from back when the rodeo was held in the Colosseum.🤠

Happy rodeo day!

& GO DAWGS in March Madness!!

03/19/2026

Meet our 2026 Rodeo Chairman — Sam Lovvorn!!

“The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo is a true testament to how an entire community can come together to support three nights of rodeo fun. To the fans who cheer on our cowboys and cowgirls, to the sponsors who provide the generous support that allows us to continue such a deep rooted tradition, we could not do this without you… and I mean that wholeheartedly. You are the lifeline of this rodeo! It’s important for you to know that I did not do this by myself. Alongside my Co-chairman Grace and I, there are 11 other committee chairmen who bring this rodeo to life. The dedication, time, and effort these chairmen have given this rodeo cannot go unnoticed, and I am incredibly thankful to have such a great team. See you at the rodeo!” - Sam Lovvorn

Address

2600 S Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA
30606

Opening Hours

Thursday	6pm - 10:30pm
Friday	6pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	6pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+16787254731

Website

http://gssrodeo.org/

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