Bull Pen Beer Garden
Be a part of the original party hotspot and enjoy Nebraska’s Big Rodeo from the Bull Pen Beer Garden and dance area! The Bull Pen is a favorite spot to grab cold drinks so you can get back to enjoying all the fun that Nebraska’s Big Rodeo has to offer!
This year the Bull Pen Beer Garden has a great lineup of acts for you to enjoy. On Wednesday night, July 24th we’ll have Rockin’ Robbie Hodges starting after the rodeo til ?. Thursday night, July 25th features long time favorites Borderline from 10 pm to 1 am. Friday night, July 26th we’ll have hot, up and comers The Pioneer Band from 10 pm to 1 am. And rounding out the week Saturday night, July 27th we’ll have Luke Mills back by popular demand from 10 pm to 1 am. During these shows after the rodeo performance, minors will not be allowed entry. There will be teen dances in the Pavilion on the North side of the Grandstands for minors to attend.
The addition of a beer garden on the East end of the arena (The Bull Pen) added even more entertainment and excitement to Nebraska’s Big Rodeo! The bull pen area allows fans to enjoy a cool refreshment while watching the rodeo performances as well as other special events throughout the week. Live entertainment is also an exciting part of the Bull Pen’s high energy atmosphere with dances following the rodeo performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The Bull Pen also offers a unique perspective of the rodeo with action that is up close and personal, especially for the timed events like Tie Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, and Steer Wrestling as the chutes are adjacent to the Bull Pen.
The addition of beer sales in the Reserved Seating grandstands on the west side of the arena occurred in 2015 and allowed even more fans to beat the heat while watching rodeo performances. In 2021, beer sales were added to the general admission seating so no matter where you choose to watch the rodeo from, you can enjoy your refreshment.
