When is the Golden Spike Rodeo?

The rodeo runs during the Box Elder County Fair in late August. In 2026 the fair ran Aug. 22–29 and the rodeo performances were Aug. 26–29 at 7:30 p.m. 2027 dates will be posted on the official rodeo website.

At the Box Elder County Fairgrounds, 320 N 1000 W, Tremonton, Utah.

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets are sold online through the official rodeo website. In 2026, sales opened in late July.

Is it a professional rodeo?

Yes. The Golden Spike Rodeo is a PRCA ProRodeo event.

Is there anything free?

Yes. The timed-event slack on the opening Saturday morning has free admission.

Golden Spike Rodeo

The Box Elder County Fair & Golden Spike Rodeo · Late August in Tremonton

For one week every August, the Box Elder County Fairgrounds in Tremonton fills up with livestock, exhibit halls, fair food and four nights of PRCA ProRodeo. The fair marked its 100th year in 2025, and the Golden Spike Rodeo is billed as Utah’s oldest rodeo.

The 2026 rodeo ran August 26–29. 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. Check the official rodeo site for this year’s schedule.

Quick Facts

When

Late August (2026: Aug. 22–29)

Location

Box Elder County Fairgrounds, Tremonton

Rodeo

PRCA ProRodeo, 7:30 p.m. nightly

Tickets

Online, sold before each season

Time needed

An evening, or a full fair day

Address

320 N 1000 W, Tremonton

Box Elder County Fair in Tremonton, Utah

A Century of Fair Week

The Box Elder County Fair is a true county fair: 4-H and junior livestock shows, exhibit halls, carnival food and a week of neighbors catching up. When the sun goes down, the grandstands fill for the Golden Spike Rodeo, a stop on the PRCA ProRodeo tour that’s also broadcast on The Cowboy Channel.

Each rodeo night has its own theme, so check the schedule and dress the part.

Rodeo Schedule & Tickets

What to Expect at Fair Week

PRCA ProRodeo

Four nights · 7:30 p.m.

Bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, plus roping and barrel racing, with professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for points and prize money.

Themed Rodeo Nights

Wear the color of the night

Family nights, a Tough Enough to Wear Pink night and a red, white and blue Patriot Night close out the week.

Free Slack Morning

Opening Saturday · 8 a.m.

Timed-event slack runs ahead of the main performances, and admission is free. It’s a relaxed way to see the competition up close.

Junior Livestock

All week

Young exhibitors from across the county show the animals they’ve raised all year, a highlight for families and longtime fairgoers.

Kids’ Events

Family nights

Look for the calf scramble and stick horse races on family nights, along with county-only saddle bronc riding.

Fair Food & Exhibits

All week

Exhibit buildings, vendors and fair food fill the grounds before the rodeo starts.

Rodeo Nights

Wed & Thu

Family Nights

Kid-friendly nights with the calf scramble and stick horse races. In 2026, Wednesday was also Domestic Violence Awareness Night, so wear purple.

Friday

Tough Enough to Wear Pink

The Parade of Champions and a pink-out in support of breast cancer awareness.

Saturday

Patriot Night

The final performance of the week. Wear red, white and blue.

Make a Day of It

Make a Night of It in Tremonton

Fairgrounds on the west side of town

Grab dinner on Main Street before the rodeo, or stay the night and spend the next morning at Golden Spike National Historical Park, about 30 minutes away.

Explore Tremonton

Before You Go

Buy Tickets Early

Tickets sell online before fair week, and the weekend performances are the most popular. Ticket links are emailed about five days before each show.

Parking

Visitor parking is east of the fairgrounds, across the canal on the old airstrip. Stock trailers have their own lot.

Dress the Part

Check which theme night you’re attending and wear purple, pink or red, white and blue to match.

Can’t Be There?

The Golden Spike Rodeo is broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Plan Your Trip to the Rodeo

Spend the day at the fair and the evening in the grandstands. Tremonton’s restaurants are minutes away, Golden Spike National Historical Park is a short drive west, and Brigham City is about 20 minutes south.