The annual Pioneer City Rodeo is coming up Labor Day Weekend in Palestine, Illinois, and we have your chance to win tickets.

There's so much fun to be had at the Pioneer City Rodeo. It's an annual tradition in Palestine, Illinois that is a great time for everyone in the family. Of course, the main highlight is the rodeo itself, but this event has so much more than that. I'm talking about things like live music, food and treats, bounce houses, inflatables, tethered hot air balloon rides, and so much more!

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The Pioneer City Rodeo takes place from September 4th through 6th at the Pioneer City Arena. According to their website, here is a schedule of events for this year's rodeo:

  • FRIDAY, Sep. 4th

    • 1st Performance PRCA Rodeo7:00PM

      Wranglers Kid's Night. 1st 200 kids receive Wrangler hat stickers including the WRPA Ladies Breakaway Roping Jake and Mikayla. Coors Light Beer Tent following rodeo

    Saturday, Sep. 5th

    • Chuckwagon Breakfast - Main St7:00AM

      Pancakes, whole hog sausage, free will donation

    • Terry Fouty Jr. - Pavilion7:00AM - 9:00AM

      Entertainment at Pavilion with Terry Fouty Jr.

    • Main Street Market Madness7:00AM-4PM
    • Antique Gas Engine Exhibit & Swap MeetAll day

      110 E Grand Prairie

    • Collector's Belt Buckle Auction9:30AM

      Palestine High School

    • Miss Rodeo Illinois Pageant @ Pavilion10AM-11AM
    • Jr. Pedal Tractor Pull on Main St.10:00AM

      Registration 9-10 AM. Sponsored by Palestine Eagles #3329

    • "Lunch With The Clowns"11:30AM - 1:00PM

      Main St. Community Bldg. Kids of all ages can have lunch with clowns "Donations accepted but not necessary"

    • Caleb Francis - Pavilion12:00PM-2:00PM

      Entertainment at the Pavilion with Caleb Francis

    • Little Labor Day Pageant @ Pavilion3:00PM
    • Band Shell @ Mullet Over Band3:30PM-5:30PM
    • 2nd Performance PRCA Rodeo7:00PM

      Cornfield Mania - Coors light Beer Tent following Rodeo

    Sunday, Sep. 6th

    • Annual Church Service - Band Shell10:15AM

      Band Shell at the Park with Scott Mendenhall

    • Miss Labor Day Pageant on Main St.2:00PM
    • 3rd Performance PRCA Rodeo7:00PM

      Tough Enough to Wear Pink? - X-Krush - Coors Light Beer Tent following Rodeo

    Monday, Sept. 7th

    • Pre-Parade EntertainmentTBA

      Band Shell - Tom Bridgewater

    • Annual Labor Day Parade10:00AM

      From Main Street to Leaverton Park

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How to Win Tickets to the Pioneer City Rodeo 2026

99.5 WKDQ has received several tickets to the Pioneer City Rodeo, and once again this year, we are giving you the chance to win a pair of weekend passes for the event. Winners will receive a pair of tickets good for each day at the Pioneer City Rodeo. If you would like to win a pair of tickets, all you have to do is enter to win in the form below by Monday, August 10th at 10 a.m. CST. It's that simple!

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