This Rodeo Extravaganza Will Take Your Love Of Nebraska To A Whole New Level
By Delana Lefevers|Published June 28, 2019
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Delana Lefevers
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
If you’ve ever been to a rodeo, you’re probably familiar with that snap of excitement in the air. Cowboys show off their skills as kids run around in the mud. Families enjoy snow cones in the shade while various animals swish their tails and get ready for their moment in the sun. It’s a feeling like no other, and you’ll get it at the largest rodeo in Nebraska.
Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell has been a beloved tradition since 1921. It gives athletes, performers, and spectators a place to get together and have a unique, memorable rodeo experience.
The rodeo is coming up on its 100th anniversary in 2021. You can count on some truly monumental celebrations that year!
This rodeo lives up to its name - it's a big event. Participants and spectators alike come from all over to witness what has been called one of the best rodeos in the country
There's an impressive amount of talent on display here, from riding to roping to racing and so much more. Individuals and teams compete for their moment of glory under the watchful eyes of a huge audience.
They say that rodeo is for everyone, and that's especially true of Nebraska's Big Rodeo. You don't have to know what's going on to enjoy it. Even if you've never been to a rodeo, this Nebraska tradition will set your heart pumping and make you a rodeo fan for life.
The rodeo's official run is four days long, but the events actually get started well before that. Show up before the opening day for events like cowboy introductions, steer roping, barrel racing, and the Miss Burwell Rodeo Horsemanship show.
While the focus of this beloved event is definitely cowboys and horses, this is a party with a little something for everyone. Live music, games and face painting for the kids, a beer garden, 4-H animal shows, a quilt show, and dancing are all among the terrific extras the rodeo has to offer.
Whether you're a rodeo veteran or this year's NBR is your very first, you're sure to fall in love. There's nothing like the energy of a rodeo crowd to set your heart racing and get you excited to come back next year.
Address: 46710 L Street, Burwell, NE 68823. The 2019 event is set for July 24-27. Learn more about this long-standing tradition and buy your tickets on the Nebraska’s Big Rodeo website.
