Mesquite Championship Rodeo

On the sign they claim that Mesquite is the Rodeo Capital of Texas. I don't know about that, but I can say they hold one hell of a good time. Rodeos are awesome and inspiring and incredibly entertaining. I wish more people went more often.

Our daughters came for a visit and wanted to go to a rodeo. This was a great experience and a night of entertainment! We liked how the number of people participating in each event during the rodeo wasn't too large so it allows you to see lots of different events over the course of the 2 hours. The size of the arena feels perfect in you are close enough to the action regardless of where your seats are located. Before the rodeo, my family stumbled upon the all you can eat BBQ buffet and featured live music in that area. The food was fantastic, with a few different meat options, sides, and dessert. My husband commented the ribs were the best he's had in a while. Our disappointment was how they didn't have enough food to truly have it be all you could eat. In fact, people were waiting to eat for the first time, let alone people who wanted seconds. New trays of food went quickly in this scenario. For $35 per person, we expected a different experience. They offer other food options via concessions if you'd prefer other options.

Had a great time I can see why there's lots of families out there! We were able to get our tickets online without any difficulty or any sort of problem and other than a little bit of a delay getting into the parking lot

So much fun. Went for the first time since moving to Texas in 1997. Been wanting to go forever and finally went. Seats were great, entertainment was awesome and band afterwards was entertaining.

It's not as large, organized, or fancy as Dickey's, but it's still a good rodeo for the price. Most of the standard competition activities (e.g. steer wrestling, speed roping, bronc riding) are present, along with vendors all around the venue.Be warned that they do not allow any food or even water inside. It's also probably best to order tickets online prior to arriving.

Spent $90 on two "VIP" tickets for a good view of the bucking chutes, ended up with only a good view of a video camera operator's backside. Wrote to their info email address about this a week ago, attached this pic, haven't heard a peep out of them. I think they probably went to the Attila the Hun School of Customer Relations. No wonder they couldn't fill even half the house on their widely-promoted opening night.

It's been 6 years since I first visited the Mesquite Championship Rodeo...but here I was back in the area and since I had such fond memories from my first experience, I was excited to return. Though, this time around...I didn't have as much fun. Let me explain...During my first visit, outside the rodeo arena they had plenty of festivities going on like a musical concert, a petting zoo and walking space to appreciate living life like a cowboy!Unfortunately, during this past summer in late August 2021, none of the pre-rodeo events and activities were happening because of the pandemic.I asked the ticket office where all the fun stuff went, and they mentioned they had to cut things down to simply showing up for the actual Mesquite Rodeo and that's all.This was quite disappointing because for me, I really liked walking around the food tents, grabbing classic BBQ, eating fried dough, making nice to all the animals in the petting zoo, ya know...stuff that they would feature at the Texas State Fair. Instead, all that was gone.So...to come here specifically for the rodeo and skills events just wasn't fulfilling this time around. I don't want to say rodeos are boring but without the fun fair attractions, I was let down.Ultimately, I hung out and watched the rodeo until about halftime before eventually leaving. What won me over the first time was having both the highlights of a Texas Fair combined with a good ole fashioned rodeo making for a terrific combination.But to be here for the rodeo felt like a one-tone note. Oh well, hopefully in the future when the pandemic is over, they'll bring back the Mesquite Fair.Some extra notes...It was $22 for my ticket which was the cheapest they offered. I purchased it online ahead of time which wasn't difficult. It was $10 to park and then combined with taxes and fees it was $39 in total.My $22 seat was off to the side. If I had to compare it to being at a football game it was like sitting in the end zone, not at the 50-yard line. Still, my view was fine and there was no one seated around me.The rodeo started at 7pm but of course I arrived at 6pm when they opened the doors. This way I was able to grab pictures without many people around.Ya know it's funny...I'm a simple under the radar person and coming here to the Mesquite Rodeo pushed me out of my comfort zone (which I believe I've once mentioned, lol) and far away from my daily realities. I just wish I had a straw cowboy hat with me to sort of fit in with the crowds. But I went to Walmart and the Dollar Stores and couldn't find a cheap hat.I believe when I was here in late August 2021 it was the last rodeo event of the season, so at least I got to return one more time, in the nick of time. But without the pre-rodeo festivities, things weren't the same.Anyhow, it was okay to spend a Saturday evening here. The following day I was returning back to Arlington to attend a Dallas Cowboys preseason football game at AT&T Stadium. So, why not come to this Mesquite Championship Rodeo for a change rather than maybe going to see a movie.Alright well this is the Mesquite Championship Rodeo here in Mesquite, Texas.

I've visited the Mesquite Area quite a lot. Mostly my visits were for the Dallas Marshals games/practices. However, now the Marshals have moved & I no longer associate with who I was supporting on the team. Anyhow, the other visits have been for the Hip Hop Rodeo. The venue is quite large enough to support big events as such although I wish the seating was a bit more comfortable. Overall, the staff have always been nice & informative. Furthermore, I'll be back next year for the Hip Hop rodeo !! It's the only piece of back home I get. Ironically, people in TX don't like rodeos too much nor do they even attempt to see why their so amazing; Of course to each their own. Not everyone knows the history behind rodeos, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing & etc. To some it makes their hearts drop & is terrifying but overall it's a sport I truly love & value. So thank you Mesquite Arena for allowing my family, friends & myself enjoy this amazing event !

As a Chicagoan, and someone who is brand new to the culture of Texas and how rodeos work, I was completely freaked out by the show. There were bucking broncs, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and more. The majority of the show I was nauseous just thinking about how someone (human or animal) was going to get hurt. Needless to say, my favorite part was when 4-year-olds ride the sheep :)Teachers were free the night we attended, so we sat in the $30 ticket section. I would highly suggest choosing this section and not paying $50 for VIP unless you want a lap full of dirt that the broncs kick up. Seating Tip (for the odd # sections): best view of the bulls/broncs is to the left, team roping/other horse activities are to the right, and barrel racing is front and center!The announcer had true southern charm, the clown was hysterical and had everyone cracking up, and seeing some of the people in the audience get super excited made me all the more energized. Although I can't say I would willingly go back, it made for a truly unique Texas experience.

I was in Dallas with two friends looking for something to do on a Saturday night. We took an Uber out here and watched the rodeo. Our first time ever going to one. I would say that this is not my kind of thing to do but for the most part we did enjoy it. The people in the stands were very down to earth and welcoming of strangers. That was the best part. The part I didn't like was the children riding the animals. We got to an 11 year old riding a young cow and it bucked him off and stomped on him twice and the child stood up and fell back down to the ground. I wish I had not seen that. I don't think they should have children out there but the adults can make up their own minds for their safety. Anyway, overall it was a well run entertaining night. I won't do it again if there are children participating but I don't want to rank the place low as a result of one thing that I don't agree with.