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The Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo

Don’t miss rodeo fun on the beach – The Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo is coming back to Virginia Beach in April 2025 and tickets are now on sale!

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

When: Saturday & Sunday, April 12-13, 2025 from 3-5pm

Cost: General Admission ($30) and VIP Tickets ($55) Available. Purchase Tickets Here!

Description: Crowned “Best New Outdoor Event” by the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association in 2023, the pulse-pounding action of the Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo is returning to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Be there as some of the country’s best bull riders and barrel racers compete on the sand, vying for a $12,000 prize and the coveted “Best of the Beach” buckle. In addition to thrilling bull riding and barrel racing action, this family-friendly extravaganza features mini bull riding, entertaining rodeo clowns, and much more. Don’t forget to visit the boardwalk petting farm!

Know Before You Go, per BeachEventsVB:

  • Box office and Will Call 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 in GA (General Admission).
  • 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 held rain or shine.

Bulls & Barrels Virginia Beach

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse