April 24-26, 2026
On the beach at 3rd Street
The Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo, as a part of the newest Stars, Stripes and Spurs event brings the thrill of the rodeo to the sand of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Cowboys and cowgirls will compete in extreme bull riding, barrel racing and mini-bull riding, with choreographed rodeo-clown antics and a petting-farm fun zone for kids. With a cash prize and the coveted “Best of the Beach” buckle on the line, the Rodeo transforms the beach into a high-energy arena, offering both general-admission bleacher seating and VIP packages complete with exclusive boardwalk seats, event merchandise, and plenty of meet-and-greet/photo opportunities. It’s the kind of unique, family-friendly spectacle that combines the sand, surf and a little thrill of rodeo.
Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo
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