PurposeTo keep the sport of professional rodeo thriving in the heartland of Florida and bring the community together. We welcome families from across the state to experience Hardee County and its cowboy heritage.
Friday, January 30th, 2026 - 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:00 PM) Saturday, January 31st, 2026 - 7:00 PM (Gates open at 5:00 PM) Venue: Hardee County Cattlemen's Arena |
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EventsBull riding, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, women’s professional barrel racing, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping and mutton bustin'.
Prize Money$30,000+
Rodeo ProducersThe rodeo is being produced by the outstanding
4L Rodeo Company with over 30+ years of experience. |
Featured EntertainmentGIZMO MCCRACKEN, the "2017 Comedy Act of the Year" has been entertaining crowds across the Country for many years. He became a member of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) in 1992. Since that time the list of accomplishments has grown beyond belief. Working 19 PRCA Circuit Finals Rodeos in 10 of the 12 circuits, 2023 NFR OPEN, Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Nominated "Coors Man in the Can" 3 times, Nominated "Clown of the Year", 2017 Comedy Act of the Year, Nominated for Comedy Act of the year 11 times, voted onto the short list for the Wrangler National Final Rodeo Barrel Man in 2017 and a feature act at the 2005 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Gizmo takes pride in the fact that his humor is good, clean, family style comedy! We look forward to Gizmo joining us this year for the 2026 Peace River Pro Rodeo Classic!!!! Gizmo promises to be fun for kids, big and small and of all ages!
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Sanctioning
The Peace River Pro Rodeo Classic is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) for world championship points toward the $16 million in prize money at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Credit: Images by Jessica Burns
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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C&B Cattle of Hardee, LLC
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