Top PRCA Contestants Returning for Rodeo Grand Island
Grand Island, Neb. — Fresh off their “Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year” win at the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas, Sutton Rodeo out of Onida, SD announced they are once again bringing their award-winning team and annual PRCA Rodeo to Grand Island and the Heartland Events Center on February 27-28.
Presented by First National Bank of Omaha, Rodeo Grand Island is a February tradition and an elite PRCA Rodeo, fully sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA). The event kicks off on February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eihusen Arena, where top PRCA contestants will compete in seven rodeo events: Bareback, Tie Down, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.
Performances start each night at 7:30 p.m. at the Heartland Events Center, which will host more than 400 PRCA contestants, including world champions, Wrangler National Finals qualifiers and circuit champions. This premium rodeo field will compete for prize money and an opportunity to compete for the 2026 championship title at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas!
Other rodeo entertainment will include a specialty act of the year, rider & Bethany Kiesner with Trick Riding, Whip Cracking and Trick Roping! Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 12 at the Heartland Events Center Box Office and online at www.ticketmaster.com
RODEO GRAND ISLAND, produced by Sutton Rodeo of Onida, SD. Sutton Rodeo is a sixth-generation rodeo company, celebrating 100 Years of Rodeo, founded in 1926, best known for award-winning PRCA events including Top Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year, Bucking Stock of the Year & Hall of Fame Stock Contractor James Sutton, Sr. & Jim Sutton, Jr. Official website link: www.suttonrodeo.com
HEARTLAND EVENTS CENTER is a premium multipurpose venue for concerts, athletic events, conventions, professional meetings, conferences, and trade shows with more than 180,000 sq. ft. of multipurpose entertainment space. In addition to the standard lineup of family and community-focused entertainment, the Events Center is proud to be one of the host locations for the Nebraska State Fair and the National 4-H Shooting Competition. Official website link: www.heartlandeventscenter.com
VENUWORKS is the nation's first and only Employee-Owned Venue Management Firm managing more than 50 venues across the U.S. VenuWorks is dedicated to fostering thriving communities through impactful events, recreation, education, and economic growth. With a collaborative approach and more than three decades of experience, VenuWorks offers tailored solutions to maximize every venue’s potential while honoring its unique character. Official website link: www.venuworks.com