The 69th Annual Paris Texas Rodeo
The 69th annual Paris Texas Rodeo returns Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Paris Rodeo & Horse Club grounds. Bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, mutton busting, a parade through downtown, and a full day of rodeo tradition about 30 minutes from the property.
The Paris Texas Rodeo is one of the longest-running rodeo events in Northeast Texas. Now in its 69th year, the rodeo draws competitors from across the region and spectators from Lamar County and beyond. Held at the Paris Rodeo & Horse Club grounds, the event is a full day of professional rodeo action paired with a downtown parade and children's activities that make it a genuine community gathering.
The 2026 rodeo
69th Annual Paris Texas Rodeo
Paris Rodeo & Horse Club · 550 Clement Rd, Paris, TX
Professional rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc and bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, ladies breakaway roping, team roping, tie-down calf roping, and steer wrestling. A Saturday morning parade starts at 10 AM from the Lamar County Courthouse. Children's mutton busting (ages 6 and under) and calf scramble (ages 6–12) round out the day. Check the Paris Events Calendar for tickets and details.
More than a rodeo
The Paris Texas Rodeo is not just a rodeo. It is a daylong community event that anchors the first weekend of August in Lamar County. The morning starts with a parade through downtown Paris, with floats, horses, and the kind of small-town procession that lines the sidewalks with families. The rodeo itself begins at 8:00 PM at the grounds on Clement Road, with a full card of events sanctioned by the CPRA (Cowboy Professional Rodeo Association).
Mutton busting and the calf scramble give kids a chance to participate. For visitors who have never been to a rodeo, the Paris Texas Rodeo is a good introduction. The events are professional, the atmosphere is genuine, and the scale is large enough to feel like a real rodeo without the commercial overhang of a major-city event.
The drive from the property
The Paris Rodeo & Horse Club is about 30 minutes from County Road 1070. Take US-271 north out of Mount Pleasant toward Paris, then Clement Road to the grounds. Paved road the whole way. For anyone evaluating the property as a primary home or weekend retreat, the Paris Texas Rodeo is the kind of annual tradition that makes the area feel lived-in. It has been happening for 69 years, and the community still shows up.
Plan a visit
Walk the land, then see the rodeo.
Visit the property in the morning, drive through Paris for the parade at 10 AM, and catch the rodeo that evening.
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