First-ever Hondo Rodeo Fest brings country music stars to downtown Phoenix

The three-day event promises top-quality rodeo talent and big names in country music.

March 30, 2024

The Zac Brown Band is just one of the big-name country acts who will play Hondo Rodeo Fest. Danny Clinch

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Chase Field is Phoenix's home for Major League Baseball, but this fall, it'll host a different kind of competition.

The inaugural Hondo Rodeo Fest, to be held Nov. 7 to 9, will offer attendees a blend of rodeo competition and country music entertainment.

Scheduled artists so far include Zac Brown Band, Brooks & Dunn, Hank Williams Jr.and Old Dominion.

In addition, top rodeo talent such as Riley Webb, Shelby Boisjoli-Meged, Wesley Throp, Tyler Wade and Tyler Waguespack will compete in front of thousands of spectators.

Dallas Jackson, one of the event's main organizers, said in a release, "After two years of planning, exploring every possible option to create the perfect setting and lineup of phenomenal headliners and athletes, we are thrilled to announce The Hondo Rodeo Fest. ... We are on the edge of our seats, eager to combine these elements into an unforgettable weekend."

Tickets are now on sale and start at $55 for a single-day ticket. Three-day and VIP packages are also available.

For more information on Hondo Rodeo Fest, visit the event website.

And to find out what other shows are coming to Phoenix, visit the Phoenix New Times concert calendar.

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Jennifer Goldberg is the culture editor of Phoenix New Times where she oversees the Best of Phoenix, as well as writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. Before that, she worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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