FORT MADISON, IA (MAR 29)—The Tri-State Rodeo Operating Committee is proud to announce the entertainment schedule for the 76th Annual Tri-State Rodeo, which will be held in Fort Madison, Iowa, from September 4 to 7, 2024! 

In addition to the world-class national entertainment acts, the Tri-State Rodeo has been named one of the nation’s top five large outdoor rodeos since 2000! The TSR Chute Out brings the top rodeo athletes from around the WORLD!  

In a recent statement, the Tri-State Rodeo Chairman said, “Coming out of 2023, a record-setting year where we witnessed multiple sold-out shows, we wanted to keep the momentum going with big entertainment this year!”

In addition to four high-energy rodeo nights, the Tri-State Rodeo will continue the tradition of four nights of national entertainment on Jack Daniel’s stage – each followed by a hard-hitting band inside the Bud Light Stockyard! 

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Tri-State Rodeo will welcome the multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Elle King. King has enjoyed over 1.5 billion streams worldwide and is a platinum-selling powerhouse performer known for hits like “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” “Ex’s & Oh’s,” “Different for Girls,” “Shame,” and many others. 

Headlining Thursday, September 5, 2024, is Tyler Hubbard, who, with 21 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one-half of the multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard’s debut solo album, aptly titled Tyler Hubbard, was released in January 2023 and has amassed more than 1 billion streams to date. It features Hubbard’s hit debut solo single “5 Foot 9,” which hit No. 1 on Country Radio, was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA, and has 548M global streams. It also features Hubbard’s second No. 1 single, “Dancin’ in The Country,” which already has more than 380M global streams. The RIAA has certified it Platinum and marked his second No. 1 at Country Radio.

Friday, September 6, 2024, features not one but two Jack Daniel’s Stage acts! Midland gained critically acclaimed success with their sophomore album “Let it Roll,” which earned the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Album Sales chart upon release. The album was a follow-up to Midland’s GOLD-certified debut album, “On the Rocks,” which was declared “the year’s best 

 

Country album” by Washington Post.  “On the Rocks” featured their 2x Platinum-certified chart-topping debut “Drinkin’ Problem” and earned the band their first GRAMMY® Awards nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.

Opening for Midland is Muscadine Bloodline, which, since the band's formation, has charted three albums, sold out shows across the country, and played the Grand Ole Opry multiple times. They are often hailed as the most successful independent duo in Country music. 

Jack Daniel’s Stage closed out on Saturday, September 7, 2024, with country icon Clint Black, one of the truest traditionalists in music over the last three decades. A true triple threat singer/guitarist/songwriter, Black has sold more than twenty million records, written, and recorded twenty-two #1 singles, and been awarded nearly two dozen gold and platinum awards, a GRAMMY, and numerous CMA, ACM, and American Music Awards.

Along with these fantastic bands, each night will highlight multiple rodeo events hosted by our long-time announcer, Boyd Polhamus, the multi-award winning Barrelman, Justin Rumford, and Cervi Championship Rodeo, who is returning as the Tri-State Rodeo stock contractor. 

Following the concert each night, head inside the Bud Light Stockyard and keep the good times rolling with The Boys on September 4th, Clay Clear Band on September 5th, and back-to-back nights with the Tank Anthony Band on September 6th and 7th!

Tickets for the Tri-State Rodeo will go on sale Friday, April 5, 2024, at 8 AM and will be available at www.tristaterodeo.org or by calling the Tri-State Rodeo Box Office at (319) 372-2550. Tickets include entry into the rodeo, the concert, and the after-party.

About Tri-State Rodeo: In 1948, C.E. (Eddie) Richards brought the Rodeo to the Tri-State area yearly since Fort Madison is home to the best rodeo of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Lake Circuit. Thousands of people flock to the Fort Madison area every year starting Labor Day weekend for a week of action-packed entertainment and events. Since 2000, the Tri-State Rodeo has been named as one of the nation’s top five large outdoor rodeos and continues to rank first among rodeos in the Great Lakes Circuit and, in 2023, ranked in the top 100 rodeos of the among the nation’s more than 700 sanctioned PRCA events. No other rodeo east of Kansas City, Missouri, is ranked higher.  

The Tri-State Rodeo continues to attract the nation’s top cowboys, with competition spread over four nights the first week in September and big-name musicians headlining the Wednesday - Saturday night performances. 

Please find out more about the rodeo and the concert by visiting www.tristaterodeo.org or by following them on Facebook and Instagram, both @fmtristaterodeo. 

 

Rodeo Week – Activities Calendar

 

Saturday, August 31, 2024 

• YMCA Rodeo Stampede 5K (Registration begins at 7A)

• Pancake Breakfast (6:30AM – 10AM) sponsored by Fareway at Tri-State Rodeo Grounds. 

• Special Kids Rodeo – Pre-registration is required to ensure a t-shirt is on hand. Forms will be available on www.tristarterodeo.org.

 

Sunday, September 1, 2024

• Chili Supper (5PM – 7PM) sponsored by Fareway at Tri-State Rodeo Grounds. 

 

Monday, September 2, 2024

• Little Spurs Rodeo (10AM) - Registration forms will be on www.tristaterodeo.org 

• Pork Dinner (5PM – 7PM) sponsored by Hy-Vee at Tri-State Rodeo Grounds. 

• Lil Miss Rodeo and All-Around Cowboy (6:30PM) in the C.E. “Eddie” Richards Arena. 

 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

• Pee Wee Barrel Race (5:30PM) in the Horse Show Arena behind the C.E. “Eddie” Richards Arena.

 

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Jim Baier's Chute Out

• Tri-State Rodeo Competition Jim Baier CHUTE OUT (Gates 5PM | Performance 7PM)

• Jack Daniel’s Stage Entertainment: Elle King (Immediately following the Rodeo Competition)

• Bud Light Stock Yard Entertainment: The Boys (Immediately following Jack Daniel’s Stage show)

 

Thursday, September 5, 2024 - Connection Bank's Family Night

• Tri-State Rodeo Competition (Gates 5PM | Performance 7PM)

• Jack Daniel’s Stage Entertainment: Tyler Hubbard (Immediately following the Rodeo Competition)

• Bud Light Stockyard Entertainment: Clay Clear Band (Immediately following Jack Daniel’s Stage show)

 

Friday, September 6, 2024 – Josh Denning and Associate’s Military Night

• 31st Annual Tri-State Rodeo Golf Tournament (8:30AM Registration / 9AM Tee off) Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course

• Tri-State Rodeo Competition (Gates 5PM | Performance 7PM)

• Jack Daniel’s Stage Entertainment: Midland with Muscadine Bloodline (Immediately following the Rodeo Competition)

• Bud Light Stockyard Entertainment: Tank Anthony Band (Immediately following Jack Daniel’s Stage show)

 

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - Big Iron / Cinch's Saturday Night Finale

• Grand Rodeo Parade (9:30AM) - Travels down Avenue G in Fort Madison, Iowa.

• Tri-State Rodeo Competition (Gates 5PM | Performance 7PM)

• Jack Daniel’s Stage Entertainment: Clint Black (Immediately following the Rodeo Competition)

• Bud Light Stockyard Entertainment: Tank Anthony Band (Immediately following Jack Daniel’s Stage show)