DALLAS – Saddle up! Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Doors open at 6 p.m., with the Grand Entry Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the competition at 7 p.m.
Presented by and benefiting the African American Museum, Dallas, the family-fun rodeo showcases Black cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes in bronc and bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing and a Pony Express relay race. The evening also features on-field kids’ activities, trick lasso performances, live music, concessions, and more.
Aside from the thrills and spills, the popular rodeo – which has sold out in advance in recent years– provides a powerful glimpse of the historical contributions African Americans made in settling the western U.S.
“This rodeo isn’t just entertainment – it’s a living tribute to the strength, courage and legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in America,” said Margie Reese, interim executive director of the African American Museum, Dallas. “We’re proud to spotlight this rich culture through a fast-paced, family-friendly event that keeps the spirit of the West alive.”To date, the sponsors of the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo are Cavender’s; City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture; Dallas Mavericks; Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District; Johnny Rogers/Trinity Review Services, Inc.; Oak View Group and Toyota. Media partners are NBC 5 and Telemundo 39, Majic 94.5 and 97.9 The Beat,and Texas Metro News, Garland Journal and I Messenger.Season sponsors of the African American Museum, Dallas, are Oak View Group, Visit Dallas and the City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture.
TICKET DETAILS
With proceeds benefiting the African American Museum, Dallas, rodeo tickets are $15 and VIP seats are $43 (plus fees) at fairparktix.com. Tickets are also available at the museum and at the coliseum on the day of the event (although last year’s event sold out early).
For more information, go to aamdallas.org. For the latest updates, follow the Museum on Instagram and Facebook.
