VFW Post 6441

2025

Rodeo Information

VFW Post 6441

2025

Rodeo Information

The Post's largest activity is the annual Pro-open rodeo held at the Post's rodeo grounds and arena.
A Hill Country tradition, once the largest outdoor rodeo in the world, the event still ranks near the top.
Wimberley's Annual VFW Pro Open Rodeo in Wimberley, Texas
Every 4th of July Weekend in the Central Texas Hill Country!
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"The best small town rodeo in Texas"

 Wimberley's Annual VFW Pro Open Rodeo in Wimberley, Texas. Every 4th of July Weekend in the Hill Country Photo copyright VisitWimberley.com

Wimberley's 79th Annual VFW CPRA Rodeo
Cowboys Professional Rodeo Assn. Sanctioned Pro/Open Rodeo
July 4th Holiday Weekend, 2025
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
(July 3rd, July 4th, July 5th, 2025) 

A Texas Hill Country tradition, the Annual CPRA Sanctioned/Open VFW Rodeo  has been held for  78 years on the first weekend in July at the VFW's rodeo grounds, Chester Franklin Arena, north of Wimberley on Jacobs Well Rd., just off Ranch Road 12.

Once the largest outdoor rodeo in Texas, the event still ranks near the top.  This is a Cowboys Professional Rodeo Assn. -CPRA- sanctioned/open event
(Ranked "Best CPRA Rodeo of the Year" in the 2006 CPRA Hall of Fame).
The VFW Rodeo is sponsored by Wimberley's VFW Post 6441 and Ladies Auxiliary as a not-for-profit event.The Rodeo Producer is Mr. Bo Davis of DVS Productions from Gonzales, Texas, and the stock contractor is the Cadillac Rodeo Company.
Proceeds are used to support a variety of veteran and community activities and organizations.

2025 TICKET INFORMATION AND BOX SEATS

  • Tickets at the Gate: Adults - $25, Children 12 - 4 years old - $15, 3 and under free
  • Tickets can be purchased in person at the VFW Hall located at 401 Jacobs Well Rd. (CR182) on June 29th and June 30th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Advance ticket prices are Adults-$20; Children 12 & under $10. Cash, check, or major credit cards will be accepted. A 3% service charge will be added for all credit and debit card purchases. Limited box seat tickets may be available for $75 in person on advance ticket purchase days only.
  • General admission parking included with adult ticket.
  • Food and other vendors will be located on the grounds.
  • Phone 512-847-6441 for more information and to answer questions or concerns
  • Beer will be sold at the Rodeo. BYOB is permitted.
  • Visit the VFW Post Website for more information at: www.vfw6441.com


Thursday, Friday, Saturday (July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2025)
Gates open at 5:30, First Mutton Bustin' at 7:00, Rodeo begins at 8:00

  • Events include: bull riding, tie down calf roping, bareback & saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, women's breakaway roping, and women's barrel racing
  • 2nd Mutton Bustin' event midway in Rodeo
  • 2 youth calf scramble events nightly. One for ages 7-12 and another for ages 13-17.
  • Adult calf scramble nightly for ages 16 and up. (prizes awarded to be age appropriate.)
  • A vintage airplane flyover by the Commemorative Air Force at the beginning of each show.
  • Fireworks nightly at the end of the show (weather conditions permitting)
  • Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame bull-fighter, clown and barrel man Leon Coffee will be featured at each event.
  • Tickets at the Gate: Adults - $25; Children 12 & under $15. Children 3 & under FREE


Lone Star
CowGirls

Leon Coffee

Young'uns

Friendship

Hangin On

Cadillac Rodeo
Company

God Bless America

Also...

  • Nightly performances of the Lone Star Cowgirls, a rodeo precisionriding team, known for their beautiful painted horses and sparkling red, white and blue costumes beautiful painted horses and their heart warming tribute to the United States Armed Forces.
  • Food and other vendors will be located on the grounds
  • Beer sales on the grounds, BYOB is also permitted
  • Mutton Bustin' registration at Merkin Hall (ticket booth) East door at 6:00 p.m. YOU MUST HAVE A WRISTBAND TO ENTER. The cost is $30 per ride; 60lb. max rider weight. Riders compete for the Ellen Allen Memorial Rodeo Buckles (parents please enforce weight limits so it is fair for all including the sheep)
  • 2nd Mutton Bustin' event midway in Rodeo


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The Dance

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Back!

The Dance

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Back

The 79th annual VFW Rodeo will bring back the after-rodeo dance for the final day of the rodeo. The dance will be held inside the Wimberley VFW Hall and will feature live music for a night of great dancing . Doors open at the conclusion of the rodeo and the last dance will be at 12:30. BYOB A limited number of seats and tables will be available. Beverages & snacks will also be available' The presale price of $15 ($25 at the door) is a donation to the Wimberley VFW. Donation is entry only! Tables and chairs are first come first served. Ticket & table requests will be filled in order of receipt. Contact (830)369-8801 to answer questions regarding the dance & table tickets

Location
Veterans Park is on Jacobs Well Rd. (CR 182). Follow the large “Rodeo/Veterans Park” sign at the intersection of Jacobs Well Rd. and Ranch Road 12 - about 3 mi. north of Wimberley and 11 mi. south of Dripping Springs

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