Far North Queensland · Est. 1970
Mt Garnet Rodeo
Bull rides, saddle bronc, bareback, roping and barrels on the red dirt — plus live country music, a licensed bar and camping right beside the arena.
Major Sponsor
Kidner Contracting
Date
Sunday 2nd May 2026
ABCRA Affiliated
Full points rodeo
Camping
No Dogs Allowed
The toughest day in the north
Rough Stock, red dirt and a town that turns out
The Mt Garnet Rodeo has been drawing station crews, competitors and families from all over the Tablelands for more than fifty years. One full ABCRA points card, a campground full of swags and a night of live country when the last bull is loaded out.
Roday Day Program
One day, Every Event
7:30am
Juniors & Timed Events
Dummy roping, bending and barrel races from U8 to U14, then into steer wrestling, rope & tie, team roping and breakaway.
After Lunch
Rough Stock Rolls On
Ladies and juvenile barrels, novice bulls, mini bulls, saddle bronc and steer undecorating through the heat of the day.
Dinner
Open Events
Dinner and the grand parade, then open bareback, feature saddle bronc and the feature bull ride to close the card.
Competitors
Nominations through ABCRA iCompete
All events are ABCRA full points. Nominate online through iCompete — entry is free for competitors, just get your name on the list at the gate. Open and junior divisions across rough stock and timed events.
2026 Ticket Information
Get in the gate
Kids 14 and under are free. Sponsors requiring a weekend pass, please contact the Rodeo secretary to organise a discounted pass at the gate.
Should you require help with purchasing your tickets, don’t hesitate to ask for assistance mtgarnettickets@gmail.com. Please DO NOT contact the clubs for ticket information. We look forward to seeing you at our event.
Weekend Pass
1st, 2nd & 3rd May · Online only
Adult 18+
$140
Youth 15-17
$90
Child 5-14
$15
Races Day Pass
Fri 1st & Sat 2nd May · Online only
Adult 18+
$25
Youth 15-17
$15
Child 14 & under
Free
Rodeo Day Pass
Sun 3rd May · Online & At the gate
Adult 18+
$25
Youth 15-17
$15
Child 14 & under
Free
Backed by the Bush
Our Sponsors
Event photography
Did we take your photo at the rodeo?
At Mt Garent Rodeo we are very lucky to have talented photographers attened and photograph our event. From the first bull out of the chute to the feature ride under lights, they capture moments all throughout the day. Prints and digital downloads are available directly from their galleries. Tag us on facebook, share the action and keep a piece of the rodeo.
