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Dayton's Inaugural Black Rodeo

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Ticket Cost includes: Grounds entry, concert, trail ride/field dance, rodeo performance, carnival, petting zoo, and vendors and food truck areas

 

DOs: What to Bring & Know

  • Clear Bags Only — All bags must be clear including medical and diaper bags.

  • Essentials — Bring a poncho for rain and comfortable shoes.

  • Stay Hydrated — Especially if enjoying cocktails.

  • Park-Friendly Items — Lawn chairs, small attachable umbrellas, wagons for carrying children, and blankets are welcome.

DON’Ts: What’s Not Allowed

  • No Non-Clear Bags — No backpacks, fanny packs, oversized totes, duffel bags, or rolling suitcases.

  • No Outside Food or Drink — No outside food, alcohol, beverages, cans, coolers, or glass containers.

  • No Large Cameras — Professional camera equipment is prohibited.

  • No Weapons — All types of weapons are strictly forbidden.

  • No Leaving Valuables — Keep your belongings secure at all times. Items left unattended will be removed.

Tent & Wagon Policy

If you bring a tent or wagon, it will be subject to search at the gate. This is part of our standard safety protocol to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all guests.

 

Photo & Video Disclosure

By entering the Inaugural Black Rodeo, all guests acknowledge and agree that photography, video recording, and live streaming will be taking place throughout the event.

Attendance constitutes consent to be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded. This includes adults and children. These images and recordings may be used by North‑Southern Hospitality Entertainment LLC for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes in print, digital, and social media formats, without compensation.

Guests who do not wish to be photographed or recorded are responsible for notifying event staff upon arrival. Efforts will be made to accommodate, but complete avoidance of cameras cannot be guaranteed.

 

Bag Policy Reminder

Medical or parenting bags are permitted but must be clear. All non-clear bags will be turned away at the gate and must be returned to your vehicle. 

 

Ticket Disclaimer

Age verification may be required.  Misuse of child tickets will require upgrade to adult admission or forfeit, no refunds!  All tickets are scanned on site.

 

Returns Policy:

All sales are final (No returns)


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4.4 / 5.0 based on 120 reviews

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How did you like the event?

 this was a really nice event! Absolute GOOD VIBE! Would love to see it happen in Dayton annually. I wish it fell the weekend BETWEEN Juneteenth and July 4. Hope to attend again in '27!!

Jun 23, 2026
by: Verified consumer

How did you like the event?

 The atmosphere and cultural fellowship was excellent and so much needed. People were dressed to the max, I hope there is another next year.

Jun 23, 2026
by:Brett Forney

How did you like the event?

 Loved everything but the fee for parking

Jun 22, 2026
by:Farah Watts

How did you like the event?

 Only feedback is there were many cars parked in the vendor area and it prevented patrons the ability to flow freely about the space.

Jun 22, 2026
by:Vincent Fuqua

How did you like the event?

 Superb! 5-stars! Great crowd and atmosphere of excitement from the vendors, stage events, and definitely the rodeo. Looking forward to going next year.

Jun 22, 2026
by:Cheryl Malone

How did you like the event?

 A great start to an ongoing tradition. Thank you ❣️

Jun 22, 2026
by:Rhonda Townsend

How did you like the event?

 Overall, the event has potential but needs better organization and operations management to keep your customers engaged at all age levels. Keeping the rodeo members visible I think should be done as well like a parade or something with the riders and animals. I’m happy to see something like this brought to Dayton, but it could’ve been executed better.

Jun 22, 2026
by:Gina Jackson

How did you like the event?

 Had a great time!

Jun 22, 2026
by:Harisha Roberts

How did you like the event?

 If one wants to also bring their family members it would be even more. To put this in perspective I recently brought convert tickets to see big Sean and Miguel and those tickets with insurance were $88. Tickets to see khelani were also around that price range. I would love to see this event next year and I loved the food vendors that were present. The location of the area for the cowboys should be changed to inside the arena so that a good view for the show is had.

Jun 22, 2026
by:Ebone Hixon

How did you like the event?

 One word…BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Jun 22, 2026
by:Lorraine Dawkins

How did you like the event?

 The event was great. I loved the vendors and of course the rodeo. I will say it was difficult to see on the rodeo side and when it was live streamed you couldn't hear it. I was also a little upset that I purchased my ticket early and paid the full price but others attended, purchased later, and got their tickets for a fraction of the price. Next time to rectify this at least offer a VIP swag bag or something. I just felt like I was punished for purchasing ear

Jun 22, 2026
by:Marisha Collins

How did you like the event?

 we are excited for next year. Big sponsorship is coming. I pray for t he right type of sponsorship that keeps it the way the originators intended. Great job!

Jun 22, 2026
by:Vernice Wright

How did you like the event?

 Loved it

Jun 22, 2026
by: Verified consumer

How did you like the event?

 Please bring it back next year one of the best things that Dayton has seen a very long time very much needed after the social temperature the past few years! Gave me hope that a good time could be had again!!

Jun 22, 2026
by:Alex Dinofa

How did you like the event?

 100000000%

Jun 22, 2026
by:Alexandria Bruner

How did you like the event?

 Needed more and higher stadium seating around the rodeo events. Better speakers: it was difficult to hear announcers. Again, more signage (white sheets with info printed and taped up will work). Also suggest a dedicated seating area for families to be sure children have seating. Needed map or signage: where to go once we get through security?

Jun 22, 2026
by:Michele ThomasDixon

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 the event was great. It was an beautiful experience seeing the rodeo and all the riders were very impressive. There were plenty of food vendors and the

Jun 22, 2026
by:Marsylia Barkley Major

How did you like the event?

 I appreciate the organization bringing the event to Dayton. I know this wasn’t a small feat. With this being the first year I look forward to it getting better and better. The rodeo was great it would have been more proper to stay the allotted time the vendors were good and the entertainment was good!

Jun 22, 2026
by:Shana Tucker

How did you like the event?

 I believe for it being the inaugural year, overall it was a fun event. What I would like to see is more rodeo. I would like to see more event and even some crowd events. I also believe seating for the arena was an issue. Next year, higher bleachers would be a great addition. The vendors did not disappoint and the concert was fun. Overall a 7.5/10

Jun 22, 2026
by:James Johnson

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 First, the parking should be cash only the day of the show, attempting to utilize Cash App, Venmo and Zelle led to long lines. Secondly, there should have been separate lines for prepaid guests and guests needing purchase tickets. Third, When and how where VIP tickets available? Finally, the main event (The Rodeo) wasn't able to be viewed and HEARD on the stadium field due to the music. This was a MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT.

Jun 22, 2026
by:Deidra Barnes

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 LOVED THIS EVENT! CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR! Rodeo may be my new favorite sport! All of the athletes were so cool! They put on quite a show! 😍💖 GOD BLESS THEM! Don’t take Cincinnati personally a lot of us don’t know spectator Etiquette. (You should see us at the Macy’s music festival 😅) The north did a number on us up here! Thank you to the commentators for helping us understand what to do when! 💕✨

Jun 22, 2026
by:Erynn Townsend

How did you like the event?

 We loved the event. Plenty of food vendors, not much of variety. The rodeo would’ve been best on half the field for better viewing options. The DJ instigating after 8p was GREAT!! That’s what really brought this to life. More of that during the day and throughout would’ve made there event even more grand. Maybe add local artist, drill teams, marching bands, or other types performers/artists.

Jun 22, 2026
by: Verified consumer

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 The event was phenomenal, as most initial events there always links to work out. I was unable to see the actual Rodeo due to seating and people standing, so we went back to the field to watch it on the big screen but we could not hear the commentary the DJ kept playing music. Perhaps the rodeo needs to happen inside of the actual stadium where we all can sit in the stands to watch if permissible. Thank you for bringing this awesome event to Dayton Ohio. See you next year.

Jun 22, 2026
by:Dawn Johnson

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 Next year there should be separate lines to enter the parking lot and separate lines to enter the event for those who prepaid and those who didn't. It took a long time to get into the event after arriving. Great event overall!

Jun 22, 2026
by: Verified consumer

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 There should’ve been a schedule on the website. Ex. Rodeo starts at 3:00, performance at 5:00 etc. Events were missed due to this. Also, check in at the door was an unorganized mess. Tickets weren’t all being scanned, and many people were just walking right in. Lastly, making people pay for parking passes when welcome stadium has free parking is very scam like behavior! The parking attendant didn’t even check for parking passes or proof of payment.

Jun 22, 2026
by:Courtney V.

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 I enjoyed the event! The only thing was the price for parking I heard it was $15.00 to park and when I got there the lady charged me $20.00 that was the only thing I didn't like about my whole experience.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Patricia Carter

How did you like the event?

 I had an amazing time attending this event! The claim was that it would be a family friendly and joyful experience and y’all delivered in spades! I truly hope y’all do this again next year.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Gabrielle Lamb

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 I enjoyed the event

Jun 21, 2026
by:Trischelle EstelleCampbell

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 it was ok but not the best organisr event

Jun 21, 2026
by:Tamie JOhnson

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Jun 21, 2026
by:Carla Gwinn

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 Our only comment in the area of needs improvement is that we would LOVE to see the rodeo area being in an arena with raised stands. Although we had our own chairs, we had small children that couldn't see due to adults standing up close to the rodeo area.

Jun 21, 2026
by: Verified consumer

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 Need a place that can provide bleacher seating for the size crowd tickets can be sold for. Barn style with large openings for environmental control.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Shawna Stallworth

How did you like the event?

 it was a nice vibe just needed more diverse vendors and entertainment

Jun 21, 2026
by:Marwon Mackey

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 Couldn't go because my tickets were invalid.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Michael Stevenson

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 It was a great location and a really good event especially for the first time.👍 -The only problem I had is that I didn’t see different color wristbands for those who paid the $48 versus those who paid $40 just for the rodeo. It seemed that everybody went in the same way and got the same wristband regardless of what they paid. The same with the parking. I paid parking in advance but it seemed the cars was just pulling through & only 1 woman, trying to handle 2 lanes of

Jun 21, 2026
by:Renita Hudgins

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 Awesome & Beautiful.💪🏿😎💪🏿😎💪🏿😎👍🏿😎👍🏿👍🏿

Jun 21, 2026
by:Granville Walton

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 Sound from the Rodeo should be hooked up to the stadium so those watching the screen could hear too.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Dannie Hall

How did you like the event?

 WONDERFUL - OUTSTANDING!!!!!I Iloved everything and I mean EVERYTHING. I have told dozens about the Rodeo yesterday and what a fantastic event that they missed. I'll be back next year!!! Thank you Dawn. Cincinnati was in the house!!!

Jun 21, 2026
by:Damita Jo Harris

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 I love the event I've been telling everybody. I will go again. Looking forward to next year. They thought of everything. Great job

Jun 21, 2026
by:Linda Hawkins

How did you like the event?

 The rodeo portion either needed more stands for spectators or moved inside the stadium. But overall it was a fun experience!

Jun 21, 2026
by:Carolyn JUNIUS

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 I think the event should be a little more organized. There were people standing in front of others, making it hard to view the rodeo.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Susan Alexander

How did you like the event?

 Felt safe in the environment. Really enjoyed the rodeo. Would have liked to see marking for chairs to be able to see without someone standing in the view.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Shontelle Hamilton

How did you like the event?

 The rodeo was great! For next year, let's have the rodeo at the fairgrounds. Putting dirt on top of asphalt is hard on the horses hooves!

Jun 21, 2026
by:Derrick Harris

How did you like the event?

 Now that you all have the footage to really promote this event, promote or more on social media and more will come out next year! I came up from Cincy and no one in Cincy had heard about it when I told them I was going. This was a great event! The speech about the lady being in debt was awkward and kind of ruined the mood though.

Jun 21, 2026
by: Verified consumer

How did you like the event?

 The event was well organized and planned out. The only "requests" I heard from attendees is they wished there were shuttles for the limited mobile adults, 2 separate Rodeo events (late morning) & (mid evening). Communicated clear event start time. Still 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟!!!!!

Jun 21, 2026
by:Chief Richard Wright

How did you like the event?

 The Rodeo and also the family friendly atmosphere.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Tracy Phillips

How did you like the event?

 I would love to experience the Rodeo every year! I enjoyed myself 🫶🏾

Jun 21, 2026
by:Miannah Lawrence

How did you like the event?

 Would recommend for children not adults.Would attend again if they returned to Dayton

Jun 21, 2026
by:Sheena Lattimore

How did you like the event?

 The Event itself was very nice. The entry points could be more organized. It took 45 minutes to get in the parking lot and in the stadium.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Wendell Foster

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 EXCELLENT 1st time experience will be back.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Rodney Gardner

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 Looking forward to next year! Well done and an event for all ages.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Lori Ward

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Jun 21, 2026
by:Carmen Farris

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 The event was nice but the main focus was the rodeo and there wasn’t enough seating. Even if you brought your own chair it was still hard to see. And if we sat on the field to watch it would have been nice if we could still hear what the announcer was saying instead of the dj and someone else’s speaker.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Sonja Ampiah

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 I had a good time. It would have been nice if you had T-shirts or hats to buy with the rodeo info. You could have had more bleachers. There were a lot of rude people who just came and set down in front of you with there lawn chairs and didn't care the they were blocking your view and didn't move.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Laura Butler

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 More benches to sit on would have been lovely, unfortunately i passsed out

Jun 21, 2026
by:Kam Battle

How did you like the event?

 The inaugural event was indeed a special moment. Everything was amazing. Seeing all the families and individuals come out to enjoy a great time together was truly remarkable. Excellence was surely on display at the Inaugural Black Rodeo.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Brandon Clark

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 It was okay although there should have been a time limit for kids running around and I believe that the showing of the rodeo part should have been longer, or at least spread it out throughout the event.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Aysha Bagley

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 Nice event for all

Jun 21, 2026
by:Jeannean Turner

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 Rodeo area amwas so flat that if you didn't get there early, or choose to sit, you wouldn't be able to see. To watch the rodeo from the stadium was frustrating because you're not getting any commentary on the show so you don't know what's going on. I sat there and listened to people tune their instruments while attempting to understand what was happening on the screen. Not worth the $60. Oh and all the food vendors was serving the same thing. There was no variety.

Jun 21, 2026
by:Stephan Henry II

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 I hope the rodeo becomes an annual event! It was so much fun!

Jun 21, 2026
by:Claretta Sullivan

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 I would come and! 🤠🐎

Jun 21, 2026
by:Rene Smith

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 I had a great time! Can't wait till next year!

Jun 21, 2026
by:N. Gail Bracken

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 Exceptional!!!

Jun 21, 2026
by:Donald Hill

How did you like the event?

 Loved it!

Jun 21, 2026
by:Maria Mitchell

How did you like the event?

 Outstanding Event in Dayton! Are there any T-shirts for the event for sale?

Jun 21, 2026
by:Dr Rhonda Gullette

How did you like the event?

 Great! Let's go bigger Next year

Jun 21, 2026
by:Pay2Play22Lee Simmons

How did you like the event?

 I enjoyed everything, great event. Thanks

Jun 21, 2026
by:Janera Hayden

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 Could be a little more organized

Jun 21, 2026
by:Aaleeyah Peterson

How did you like the event?

 it was Amazing and I'll be back next year!

Jun 20, 2026
by:Marquise Burns

How did you like the event?

 Love the fact of a Black Rodeo in Dayton and excitement of the attendance and workers, however we didn’t get to see the show in person because of not being aware that the event was in back of the stadium. Next event Please clarify the location of the actual rodeo.

Jun 20, 2026
by:Rosemarie Slaughter

How did you like the event?

 The Inaugural Dayton Black Rodeo was a huge success! Honoring local legend Billy Yarborough Sr. beautifully highlighted the hard work many don't see. As positive suggestions for next year, expanding the arena and bleachers would give athletes and fans more room. I’d love to see more national cowboys, clowns, women, and youth. Lastly, tighter wristband enforcement will stop ticket sneaking. Can't wait for next year!

Jun 20, 2026
by:Angel Gooden

How did you like the event?

 not worth $65 dollars. Keep it more simple and rodeo focused.

Jun 20, 2026
by: Verified consumer

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 This was a wonderful event I loved seeing everyone and I appreciate all that everyone did to put this event together I most definitely plan on attending next year!!!

Jun 20, 2026
by:LATISHA RYDER

How did you like the event?

 That was not a rodeo that was a festival. Why call it a rodeo when it was a 12 hour event with only a couple of hours of activities that are rodeo like. Why was there not an available schedule to indicate the time of the one and only rodeo event. The entrance gate was out of the way and very inconvenient. Needed to be more thoughtful ways to handle Needs of handicapped individuals. Maybe shuttle service.

Jun 20, 2026
by:Wanda Grigsby

How did you like the event?

 missed rodeo

Jun 20, 2026
by:Christina Washington

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 Needed louder speakers Loud music from DJ in same parking drowned out the event speakers.

Jun 20, 2026
by:Tammy Shelton

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 Please do one each year

Jun 20, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026
by:Arcola Whatley

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Jun 24, 2026
by:Ronald McKenzie Sr

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Jun 24, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026
by:CSU Cincy Alumni

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Jun 23, 2026
by:Tricey Underwood

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Jun 23, 2026
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