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The Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo

New Event for 2023! Don’t miss rodeo fun on the beach – The Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo is coming through Virginia Beach in April 2023 and tickets are now on sale!

Where: On the beach at 3rd Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

When: April 14-15, 2023 from 3-5pm

Cost: General Admission ($15) and VIP Tickets ($40) Available. Purchase Tickets Here!

Description: Edge-of-your-seat bull riding and barrel racing action is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Watch top bull riders and barrel racers compete ON THE BEACH for a $12,000 purse and the Best of the Beach buckle. The family-friendly event includes bull riding, barrel racing, mini bull riding, rodeo clowns, and more. Be sure to sign your kids up for the always-exciting Mutton Busting competition!

Mutton Busting Competition
Sign you kids up for the Mutton Busting competition! Sign-ups will be available at the event. The entry fee is $20 and children must be under 50lbs. to qualify.

Know Before You Go, per BeachEventsVB:

  • This is a SEBRA-sanctioned invitation event. Visit gosebra.com for more information
  • Mutton Busting competition sign-ups will happen at the event. The entry fee is $20 and children must be under 50lbs
  • Box office will be located on the Boardwalk at 3rd Street
  • Box office opens 2 hours prior to each performance
  • Bleachers open one hour prior to each performance
  • Children 2 and under are free for GA
  • ALL GUESTS must have a ticket for the VIP Experience
  • All guests enter the ring on the boardwalk at 3rd Street
  • Limit of eight tickets per purchase
  • All Tickets are subject to availability
  • The event is rain or shine

Bucking bull with a cowboy on his back as a part of a flyer for the Bulls & Barrels Rodeo in Virginia Beach April 2023

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