SCHUYLKILL STAMPEDE RODEO
This Ain’t Our First Rodeo!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Schuylkill County Fairgrounds
A full day of live music, food, vendors, family activities, line dancing, and professional rodeo action.
FREE Festival: 1:00–5:00 PM
Professional Rodeo: Begins at 5:00 PM
TWO EVENTS. ONE BIG DAY.
FREE FESTIVAL
1:00–5:00 PM
Admission to the fairgrounds is completely free during the afternoon festival.
Enjoy live country music, food trucks, local vendors, family activities, line dancing, and western entertainment.
No ticket required.
CHOOSE YOUR RODEO EXPERIENCE
General Admission
General admission includes entry to the professional rodeo beginning at 5:00 PM.
VIP Experience
Upgrade your day with preferred seating, food, beverages, and an enhanced rodeo experience.
VIP availability is limited.
PROFESSIONAL RODEO
Begins at 5:00 PM
Watch professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, barrel racing, and other fan-favorite rodeo events.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Bull riding
Barrel racing
Mechanical bull rides
Petting zoo
Pony rides
Goat snuggling
Free line dancing
Two live country bands
Food trucks
Local and country-themed vendors
Yuengling beer
Family-friendly activities
NEW FOR 2026
Two Hours of Free Line Dancing
Grab your boots and join us on the dance floor before the rodeo begins.
Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome to learn classic country dances and enjoy two hours of free line dancing during the festival.
Line dancing is open to all ages and does not require a rodeo ticket.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?
Vendor applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Schuylkill Stampede, happening Saturday, October 17 at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds!
We’re looking for artisan craft vendors and food & drink vendors to join us for our FREE festival from 1–5 PM, featuring live music, local vendors, food and free line dancing. With an estimated attendance of 3,000–5,000 people, it’s a great opportunity to showcase your products, creations or menu to the Stampede crowd.
Vendor Pricing
Craft Vendors: $35 per space
Food & Drink Vendors: $75 per space
All spaces are 10' × 10'
Electric will be available for food vendors
Ready to join us?
Download and complete the vendor application below. Completed applications can be emailed to pottsvillepadco@gmail.com.
Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. If accepted, vendors will receive a separate payment form. Do not send payment with your application.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Want to help make the 2026 Schuylkill Stampede a success? We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team! Volunteer sign-ups are not available yet, but they'll be opening in the coming months.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SchuylkillStampede for updates on volunteer registration, or check back on our website for the latest information.