Rodeo Rule Highlights

Welcome to the 2023 State Fair of Texas (SFT) Rodeo Events. Included below are some Rodeo Contestant Rules & Information to help make your experience at the State Fair of Texas smooth.

  1. All contestants and personnel must abide by State Fair of Texas ground rules.

  2. All contestants must fill out an indemnity (liability) release.

  3. All horses must enter fairgrounds through Gate 16, located on 4900 Boxwood Street, Dallas, Texas 75223.

  4. All horses coming in must have current Coggins (EIA Negative Equine Infectious Anemia), and Out-of-State horses must have Health Papers completed in the last 30 days. These documents will be checked coming into the Fair by the Texas Animal Health Commission inspector on-site.

  5. Animal abuse will not be tolerated. All animals will always be treated humanely, and with dignity, respect, and compassion. Noncompliance with this rule will result in immediate ejection from the State Fair premises.

  6. Use of electric cattle prods will be prohibited.

  7. Any rodeo contestant or their representatives not cooperating with State Fair officials in all matters, while on State Fair property, will be asked to leave the fairgrounds immediately.

  8. All SFT Rodeo contestants and/or contract personnel will park in the Rodeo Lot. Contestants have the option to park in the Rodeo Lot to saddle/tack up and lead their horse into the horse stall barn. Otherwise, contestants may pull up to the horse barn, offload their tack and horse into a stall, and then park in the Rodeo Lot for the duration of the event. Overnight parking/camping is prohibited in the Rodeo Lot.

  9. Contestants will be provided with admission and parking credentials for themselves and 1 guest. Additional guests may purchase tickets at www.bigtex.com/tickets for general admission into the fair. Admission to the rodeo performances in the stands is included with Fair admission. RV spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

·         $150.00 with electricity for the weekend

·         $100.00 no electricity for weekend, water station available

·         RV spots unavailable 10/6-10/8

  1. Contestants will receive 2 wristbands granting access to the stall barn upon turning in the signed indemnity and W9 forms at the check-in table. Additional, wristbands are not available.

We look forward to welcoming you to the State Fair!

CONTESTANT INFORMATION

& AGENDA

UPRA FINALS RODEO

Congratulations on qualifying for the 2023 United Professional Finals Rodeo. We look forward to making it our best finals yet with record payouts.

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CONTESTANT CHECK-IN TIMES

Thursday - October 19 = 10AM to 4:00PM

Friday - October 20 = 8AM to 4:00PM

ARRIVAL AND STALLING INFORMATION

  • All Rodeo Traffic MUST enter through GATE 16. Any attempt to enter through any other gate will be redirected.

  • Please be aware that due to the State Fair of Texas, traffic into and out of the Fair Grounds and greater Dallas area may be very heavy. Please plan accordingly to accommodate check -in times. There will be no re/runs or re-rides if a contestant is not in place at the time of competition.

  • All Animals must have health papers, Coggins, those coming from out of state must also have health certificate with “Texas State Fair” listed as the destination and must be current within 30 days of the last performance.

  • Contestants must check-in upon arrival at the staging area with gate 16. Upon arrival each contestant will receive a back number, finals jacket, stalling assignments, and entry credentials.

  • To help with logistics of the UPRA Finals Rodeo Event, the State Fair requests all Officials, Personnel, Stock Contractors, and Contestants be on the ground no later than 4:00PM daily and by 12 Noon on Saturday. Please help us to accommodate our hosts by being punctual as possible.

  • If you require a RV Hook-Up, please contact Patty Poe at 817-371-7727.

  • Dry Camp Generator use in $100 for Tuesday - Sunday

  • Electrical Hook-Up is $150 for Tuesday - Sunday

  • Stalls will be assigned at Check-In. Any stalling request can be arranged at that time.

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    General Contestant Information

    Arena will be open from 10:00AM to 11:30AM and 8:30PM to 9:30PM Tuesday through Friday. These are the only times the arena will be available.

    All Contestants must be in line for grand entry at 6:15PM before each performance.

    Go-Around Checks and Average Checks will be ready at the end of each round in the secretary’s office, after the awards on Saturday night.

    Awards will be presented, and champion pictures will be taken immediately following the 6th performance, Saturday, October 22, 2022, on the arena floor.

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    DALLAS, TEXAS

    UNITED PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION

    STATE FAIR FINALS

    OCTOBER 19, 20, 21, 22, 2023

    Added Money Over $300,000.00

    Wednesday, October 18, 2023
    Stock Check in 2:00pm to 6:00pm / Gate 16

    Thursday, October 19, 2023
    Queens Horsemanship - 9:00am / Coliseum
    Stock Check In - All by 11:00am / Gate 16
    Contestant Check In-10am to 4:pm/Gate 16
    Production Meeting - 4:00pm / Coliseum
    Grand Entry Line Up - 6:15pm
    1st Performance Rodeo - 6:30pm
  • Around winners Autographs Arena Floor
    After Performance

    Friday, October 20, 2023
    Contestant Check In/9am to 11am / Gate 16
    Production Meeting - 12:00pm / Coliseum
    Grand Entry Line Up - 1:45pm
    2nd Performance Rodeo - 2:00pm
  • Around winners Autographs Arena Floor
    After Performance

    Friday, October 20, 2023 
    Grand Entry Line Up - 6:15pm
    3rd Performance Rodeo - 6:30pm
  • Around winners Autographs Arena Floor
    After Performance
    Saturday, October 21, 2023
    Production Meeting - 9:00am / Coliseum
    Queen's Pageant / Hall of Fame Inductions
    10:30am Briscoe Building
    Grand Entry Line Up - 1:45pm
    4th Performance Rodeo - 2:00pm
  • Around winners Autographs Arena Floor
    After Performance

    Saturday, October 21, 2023
    Grand Entry Line Up - 6:15pm
    5th Performance Rodeo - 6:30pm
    Queen's Pageant Crowning of Miss UPRA 2024
  • Around winners Autographs Arena Floor
    After Performance

    Sunday, October 22, 2023
    Production Meeting - 10:00am / Coliseum
    Grand Entry Line Up - 1:45pm
    6th Performance Rodeo- 2:00pm
    Championship Ceremonies 
    After Performance
    Arena Floor

  • ORDER OF POSITIONS:
    Round 1 (16 - 9) Thursday, October 19 - Performance 1 at 6:30PM 
  • Round 1 (8-1) Friday, October 20 - Performance 2 at 2:00pm 

  • Round 2 (9-16) Friday, October 20 - Performance 3 at 6:30pm
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    Round 2 (1-8) Saturday, October 21 - Performance 4 at 2:00pm
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    Final Round
    Round 3 (16-9) Saturday, October 21 - Performance 5 at 6:30pm 
  • Round 3 (8-1) Sunday, October 22 - Performance 6 at 2:00pm 
    Contestants in Round 3 will be placed by the UPRA Standing
    recalculated earning after Round 1 and Round 2
    Championship Ceremonies 
    After Performance
    Arena Floor

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  • Order of events
    Bareback & Ranch Bronc
    Steer Wrestling
    Breakaway Roping
    Tie Down Roping
    Saddle Bronc
    Team Roping
    Barrel Racing
    Bull Riding

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    *All Timed Event Contestants will go down the arena at
    beginning of event - Box Entry will be from back
    *Rough Stock Contestants - be ready when your livestock
    is loaded. Re-Rides will take place after the autograph
    session except for the last performance
    *Barrel Racing - Drag will be after 4 Contestants
    *45 Second Rule will be in place - Contestant will have
    45 seconds to call for your stock or come running, after
    45 seconds you will receive $25 fine,2nd offense is $75
    and 3rd offense is $150. Excessive offenses may also
    result in disqualification
    *If a contestant is unable to compete at the designated time
    of competition, the contestant will be disqualified. There
    will be no Re-Runs / Re-Rides
    Must Have Current Coggins (EIA Negative Equine
    Infectious Anemia) and Out-of-State horses must have
    Health papers completed in the last 30 days.
    RV Hookups: $150 with electricity for the weekend
    $100 no electricity for weekend, water station available
    Stalls for free / shavings are $10 a bag
    All horses enter through Gate 16

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