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The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo

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Largest student-run rodeo in the NATION! March 5th & 6th | Akins Ford Arena
PRCA Sanctioned Event

The UGA Block and Bridle Club is hosting a new Great Southland Stampede Rodeo on April 16-18, 2020. The gates open at 6pm and the show starts at 8pm. The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo will be held in the UGA Livestock Instructional Arena located at 2600 S Milledge Ave Athens, GA

Rodeo contests are divided into two categories: rough stock events that are scored by a judge (bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding), and speed events (barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, team roping, and calf roping). Contestant entry permitting, each event will be held every night at the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo. Food and drink vendors will be present on site. Please no outside food unless there is an allergy issue. Non-food vendors will be present as well, with items ranging from boots and hats to jewelry and other items. There will be a "Kids Zone" with activities such as face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, photo booth, roping dummies, and corn hole.

11/03/2026

MORE THAN A LOGO. PART OF A LEGACY. 🤠

For over 50 years, our sponsors have helped keep the GSSR tradition alive! As we head to Akins Ford Arena for the return of PRCA-sanctioned competition in 2027, we invite businesses to be part of this exciting new chapter!

🐎 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Fill out our sponsorship interest form below or contact [email protected]!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqOayd_TfWlwbRSqTacEMAP_Lddd9nFsWg-ymwspAU4DV6Og/viewform

10/31/2026

The faces behind the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo! 🤠❤️

From the planning to the arena dirt, this crew is already working hard to make this year’s rodeo one to remember. We’re already counting down to March 5th and 6th, we can’t wait to show y’all what we’ve got in store!

10/26/2026

In case you haven’t heard… GSSR IS ON THE MOVE! 🤠🔥

The next chapter of the Great Southland Stampede is going to be one for the books, and we’re bringing y’all along for the ride!

Akins Ford Arena, we’re coming for you! 🐎

10/26/2026

52nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo
Akins Ford Arena
March 5&6🤠🔥

10/26/2026

Taking it back to 1980, when the rodeo spirit was just as strong as it is today. A lot has happened since then, and there's still plenty more to come.

See y'all tomorrow! 🤠

10/24/2026

Word on the dirt is… 👀

Something BIG is coming to the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo.

We’ve got a secret, and we won’t be keeping it much longer. 🤠

10/15/2026

Our 2026–2027 GSSR Committee Chairman team is officially complete! 🤠🐎

Congratulations to our newly elected chairmen! We are so excited to have our full team together and can’t wait to see all the hard work, dedication, and passion that goes into making the 52nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo one to remember!

The countdown to rodeo season is ON! 🌟

10/14/2026

The countdown to the 52nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo continues! 🤠🐎

Join us tonight at 6:30 PM at The Pit for Rodeo Elections! To run for a position or vote, you must be a dues paid member of The Block and Bridle Club (UGA). We can't wait to welcome the rest of our committee chairmen and get this year's crew together!

🏈Gameday buttons will also be available for pickup at the meeting!

See y'all tonight!

09/29/2026

Behind the dirt, the lights, and the packed stands is an incredible group of students who make it all happen. 🤠

We wanted to highlight a few of our GSSR crew members who help bring the largest student-run rodeo in the country to life each year! This is only a small look at the many students who put in countless hours behind the scenes to make GSSR possible.

We’re proud of every person who plays a part in making this rodeo what it is! 🐎✨

07/25/2026

Happy National Day of the Cowboy!🤠

Today we celebrate the grit, tradition, and western heritage that make rodeo so special. Here’s to the cowboys and cowgirls who keep this way of life alive.

See you at the 52nd Great Southland Stampede Rodeo!

Address

2600 S Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA
30606

Opening Hours

Thursday	6pm - 10:30pm
Friday	6pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	6pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+16787254731

Website

http://gssrodeo.org/

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