Event Series:
Blue Gate Ranch Rodeo
Blue Gate Ranch Rodeo
April 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Blue Gate Ranch Rodeo is a thrilling, team-based competition that showcases the real-life skills used every day on working cattle ranches. Unlike traditional rodeos that focus on timed or scored events like bull riding or barrel racing, ranch rodeos are all about teamwork, authenticity and gritty cowboy know-how.
Events You’ll See in Shipshewana at the Blue Gate Ranch Rodeo:
- Bronc Bustin’ – A crowd favorite! Watch skilled riders attempt to stay atop a bucking bronco, testing their grit and balance.
- Team Trailering – Just like on a real ranch, cowboys must sort, load, and trailer cattle as fast as possible.
- Calf Roping – A fast-paced event that requires pinpoint accuracy, this classic cowboy skill is both functional and exciting to watch.
- Wild Cow Milking – Yes, it’s just as wild as it sounds. Teams must rope and milk a wild cow in the fastest time.
- Pony Express Relay – A nod to the Old West, this high-speed relay on horseback is an adrenaline-pumping crowd pleaser.
- Mutton Bustin’ – For the little buckaroos! Kids get the chance to ride sheep in this adorable, fan-favorite event
