Bull Riding Events in Louisiana

Bull riding is the highlight event of most rodeos, and its popularity has spawned several professional riding organizations, including the Professional Bull Riders, Bull Riders of America and Championship Bull Riding. These organizations hold events primarily throughout the Midwest and Southwest, including Louisiana.

  1. Angola Rodeo

    • The Angola Rodeo is the longest-running prison rodeo in the United States and features several bull riding events. It started in 1965 in a small, standing-room-only arena built by the inmates. As the event gained popularity, the arena was expanded. A new stadium was built in 2000 that seats 7,500 fans. Rodeo spectators pack the arena for one weekend every spring and five weekends every fall.

      Angola Rodeo
      Louisiana State Penitentiary
      Business Office
      Angola, LA 70712
      225-655-2133
      angolarodeo.com

    Louisiana Shootout

    • The Championship Bull Riding organization makes a stop each year at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. The 2010 event, the Louisiana Shootout on Aug. 21, serves as the final event of the Horizon Series, a circuit organized by Championship Bull Riding. The Louisiana Shootout is hosted by the Eldorado Casino and Resort in Shreveport.

      Championship Bull Riding
      200 W. Exchange Ave.
      Suite 200
      Fort Worth, TX 76164
      817-626-2855
      cbrbull.com

    Professional Bull Riders

    • The Professional Bull Riders circuit includes two competition levels, the top-tier Built Ford Tough Series and the Touring Pro Division, for less-accomplished riders. New Orleans has an event on the 2010 Built Ford Tough Series, the New Orleans Classic on April 2-3 at New Orleans Arena. The Touring Pro Division typically has several events each season in Louisiana, including Thibodaux, Bossier City, Monroe and Lake Charles.

      Professional Bull Riders Inc.
      101 W. Riverwalk
      Pueblo, CO 81003
      719-242-2800
      pbrnow.com