OVERVIEW
The grand finale of rodeo action arrives Saturday night as the 153rd Waupaca County Fair presents Rice Rodeo Company's thrilling Barrels & Bulls show on August 29, 2026, at 7:00pm in the Grandstand. This edge-of-your-seat spectacle showcases the perfect blend of precision and power, featuring two of rodeo's most exciting events. Watch in awe as barrel racers and their athletic horses execute lightning-fast cloverleaf patterns, shaving fractions of seconds in their race against the clock with breathtaking precision and grace.
Then, hold on tight as the night's main event takes over—professional bull riding, where the bravest cowboys attempt to stay atop 1,500 pounds of pure power for the elusive eight-second ride. Rice Rodeo Company prides itself on producing not just a competitive sporting event, but a complete entertainment experience complete with a professional rodeo funnyman who keeps the crowd laughing between rides and special touches that create an unforgettable atmosphere for all ages.
With riders coming from across the Midwest to compete for top honors, this action-packed evening brings the spirit of the Wild West to the Waupaca County Fair Grandstand. It's a high-stakes, high-energy conclusion to your Saturday at the fair that the whole family will be talking about long after the dust settles.