A series of seven monthly "rodeos/showdeos" held at the Buck-N Rodeo Grounds' Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, the second Saturday of each month through May 2026.

The next "8 Second Saturdays" rodeo is set for Saturday, Nov. 8. 

Each event will feature competitions including bull riding, steer riding, calf riding, and the crowd-favorite mutton busting.

There's also live country music from local favorites like Matt Farris, Lacey Rashea & the Young Guns, Bobby Joe Bell Band and Shari Rowe.

Children and families can also participate in calf riding, mutton busting, a mechanical bull ride, kids’ zone inflatables and yard games.

The events are held at the Buck-N Rodeo Grounds' Rawhide Event Center, 5244 S. 48th St., Chandler, near Wild Horse Pass Boulevard.

The rodeo will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each occasion.  The other planned dates in the months ahead are Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9.

The Oct. 11 rodeo was canceled due to severe weather.

To buy tickets, click here. 

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