Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Monkeys, cowboys + more at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo May 17-18—get tickets now
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For over 42 years, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo (aka “The Greatest Show on Dirt!”) has been providing family-friendly entertainment while giving back to the community. Keep reading to find out all about what to expect, the difference it makes and how you can get tickets now.
Know before you go: The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo
- What: The largest outdoor rodeo east of the Mississippi
- Cowboys + cowgirls compete for over $50K in prize money, families are entertained + everybody has a good time.
- Plus: There are a handful of family-friendly events the week leading up to rodeo weekend.
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- Why: The rodeo provides scholarships, training + equipment for the Sheriff’s Office while promoting Western heritage + culture.
- When: Friday, May 17-Saturday, May 18 (the third weekend in May each year) | Show 8-10:30PM | Gates open at 6PM each night
- Come early to pick your bleacher-style seats
- Where: Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, 18020 AL-99, west of Athens
- How much:
- Adults $15 per day (advance) | $20 (gate)
- Children 12 + under $8 (advance) | $12 (gate)
- Children 3 + under | free
- Get tickets
The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo is fun for the whole family
While cowboys and cowgirls compete for prize money, nobody will be bored with dog-riding monkeys, rodeo clowns and more.
Expect these competitive events each night:
- Bareback + Saddle Bronc Riding
- Bareback Breakaway Roping
- Bull Riding
- Calf Roping
- Chuckwagon Races + Mighty Mike Wentworth (5x professional rodeo clown)
- Cowgirls Barrel Racing
- Steer Wrestling
This year’s specialty act is “Wild Thang” Tim Lepard + Team Ghost Riders (ICYMI, these are the rodeo monkeys).
2 key ways the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo gives back to the community
Serious competitive rodeo action (Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo)
In addition to raising essential funds to support the Sheriff’s Department, the rodeo gives back to the community in two different ways: an Exceptional Needs Rodeo, and two college scholarships for high school seniors.
Exceptional Needs Rodeo
- When: Friday, May 17, 10AM-1PM
- Where: Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, 18020 AL-99, west of Athens
- Who: Participants are individuals from North Alabama with special needs
- Free to attend
“This is an excellent example of the good that can come from a nonprofit organization. By providing a unique and thrilling experience for individuals with exceptional needs, we are able to make a positive impact on the lives of many.
Through our continued commitment to inclusivity and support, the Exceptional Needs Rodeo always makes a huge difference for the North Alabama Region.”
Joshua McLaughlin, Limestone County Sheriff
2024 Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo, Inc. College Scholarship for FFA + 4-H
One of the important ways the rodeo gives back is by working with Turn Key Health Clinics to sponsor two $1K scholarships for Athens-Limestone County high school seniors—one student from Future Farmers of America (FFA) and one from 4-H.
“The Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo is excited each year to support students who want to pursue higher education but lack the financial means to do so.
Through our scholarship program that benefits one FFA Senior Student and one 4-H Senior Student, we are helping to create a more educated and prosperous society, one student at a time.”
Joshua McLaughlin, Limestone County Sheriff
Get your tickets to the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo today.
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Exceptional Needs Rodeo is sponsored by Allen Brown Heating & Cooling, American Detention Services, Athens Rotary Club, Grayson Bailey Landscaping, Pepsi, Grayson Carter and Son Contracting and Redstone Federal Credit Union.
Major Sponsors for this year’s rodeo include—Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Combined Public Communications, Flanagan Lumber Company, Halsey Food Service, H&R Agri-Power, Lynn Layton Chevrolet, Legacy Commissary Services, Pepsi and Dream Key Real Estate.
