A Wild West Tradition Rides Into Town This March
Dust off your boots and get ready for two nights of heart-pounding action as the Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo storms into the Mid-America Center on March 20 – 21 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM with gates opening at 6:30 PM. This thrilling Wild West show brings the grit, skill, and spectacle of professional rodeo right to Council Bluffs. With deep roots in cowboy history and tradition, the PRCA Rodeo delivers an unforgettable evening filled with daring performances, high-energy competition, and classic Western pageantry.
Rodeo Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Experience the full lineup of rodeo favorites as top competitors from across the country take center stage, featuring bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, bull riding, and trick riding. From lightning-fast barrel racing to the raw power of bull riding, every event showcases incredible athleticism, precision, and courage that keeps the crowd on the edge of their seats.
Before or after the show, make a night of it by trying out one of the many dining options near the Mid-America Center—check out our blog for nearby restaurant ideas.
Get Your Tickets Before They’re Gone
- Kids Tickets: $5 in advance
- General Admission: $20 in advance
- Early bird option $40 Gold Buckle Seats in the reserve sections at the Box Office. Online advance pricing with the ticketing fees too.
- Kids Free with paid Adult General Admission Ticket, Friday March 20, 2026
- February Promotion: Buy One Rodeo Ticket, Get the Second Ticket 50% Off! Perfect for couples, families, or friends attending together. Reserved or General Admission, Saturday March 21, 2026 ticket, online only code “Valentine.” The discount is applied when you unlock the code on Ticketmaster.
Purchase tickets at the Mid-America Center Box Office or online (additional ticketing fees apply).
About The Rodeo
It began in 2024 but its history goes back to 1940. Big Bucks carries two legendary bucking horse bloodlines, bred to buck from two different families in two different rodeo circuits. Cody Flitton partnered with Jody Burnside, to purchase the Mosbrucker Rodeo Company. The Burnside family, with four generations of PRCA competitors, have competed in bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and calf roping.
Flitton’s great grandfather, D.A. Swanny Kerby wrangled wild horses from the slick rocks of Moab, Utah. Swanny had a dream of putting on wild west shows. He became part of the PRCA in 1940 with his bred to buck horses and bulls. The Kerby’s livestock selection dates back to the first National Finals Rodeo in 1959. Flitton was born and raised into the Kerby rodeo company.
How Dustin “The Jester” Jenkins Unites Generations
Kirchmann Media Group’s feature spotlights rodeo entertainer Dustin “The Jester” Jenkins and the role he plays in turning Big Bucks ProRodeo events into shared, multi-generational experiences. Blending western tradition with high-energy, family-friendly comedy, Jenkins uses colorful costuming, physical humor, and spontaneous interaction—from the stands to the arena floor—to engage audiences of all ages. His unscripted style, quick banter with announcers and pickup men, and ability to read the crowd create real-time moments of connection that screens can’t replicate. As he travels the Big Bucks ProRodeo Winter Tour across the Midwest in early 2026, Jenkins’ mission remains simple: leave every audience laughing, connected, and better than when they arrived.
Family-Friendly Fun with Frontier Flair
The Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo is more than a competition—it’s an experience. Expect high-flying stunts, crowd-pleasing moments, and plenty of excitement for all ages. Whether you’re a lifelong rodeo fan or experiencing your first taste of the Wild West, this event promises laughter, thrills, and unforgettable memories.
Round up your family and friends, arrive early, and soak in the electric atmosphere as Council Bluffs transforms into a frontier showcase of Western heritage. The Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo is a must-see March event—don’t miss your chance to experience the spirit of the American West, UnleashCB-style.
