PRCA Bull Riding Returns to Uvalde

Annual rodeo event to feature bull riding and ranch bronc riding competitions.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:16am

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The Cactus Jack Foundation is bringing its 14th annual PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event to the Uvalde County Fairplex on May 1-2, following a ranch bronc riding showdown on April 30. The doors will open at 6 p.m. each day, with the April 30 show starting at 7 p.m. and the May 1-2 shows beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Why it matters

Rodeo is a beloved tradition in Uvalde, Texas, and the return of the PRCA bull riding event is an eagerly anticipated annual highlight for the community. The event draws top competitors and large crowds, supporting the local economy and preserving the region's Western heritage.

The details

The Cactus Jack Foundation, a local non-profit organization, is hosting the 14th edition of the PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event at the Uvalde County Fairplex. In addition to the main bull riding competitions on May 1-2, there will also be a ranch bronc riding showdown on April 30 to kick off the weekend's festivities.

  • The event will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2026.
  • The doors will open at 6 p.m. each day.
  • The April 30 ranch bronc riding showdown will start at 7 p.m.
  • The May 1-2 PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding competitions will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The players

Cactus Jack Foundation

A local non-profit organization that is hosting the 14th annual PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event in Uvalde.

Uvalde County Fairplex

The venue where the PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event and ranch bronc riding showdown will take place.

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The takeaway

The return of the PRCA bull riding event to Uvalde is a highly anticipated annual tradition that celebrates the region's Western heritage, supports the local economy, and provides thrilling entertainment for the community.