College rodeo is coming to West Plains as Missouri State University–West Plains prepares to host the Hirsch Feed Grizzly Stampede College Rodeo October 8 through 10 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds.
The three-day event will mark the first time the MSU-West Plains Grizzlies bring college rodeo to their home arena in West Plains. Organizers say the event is expected to feature more than 400 contestants representing 18 colleges from 11 states.
Competition will begin at 7 p.m. each night on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Food trucks will also be available on the grounds.
Admission is $15 per person, while children 12 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Rodeo is one of several athletic programs offered at Missouri State University–West Plains, joining basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, esports and cheer.
In the latest Grizzly Update, Ozark Radio News takes a closer look at preparations for the upcoming rodeo and what fans can expect when competitors arrive in West Plains.
The Hirsch Feed Grizzly Stampede College Rodeo, presented by Explore West Plains, will run October 8-10 at the Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds.
