How do I get tickets to Kansas' Biggest Rodeo?
You can purchase tickets on and after July 2, 2007 by calling Tri-County Insurance at 785-543-2448. They accept credit cards (Mastercard, Discover, and Visa.)
Or you can purchase tickets at the gate. Keep in mind that your choice of seating may be limited if you wait to buy tickets till right before the rodeo.

How do I get to the rodeo grounds?
The rodeo grounds are on Highway 183, two miles north of Phillipsburg. If you’re coming from Highway 36, turn north onto Highway 183 towards the west end of town (First National Bank is on the northeast corner) and go two miles. If you’re coming from the north, stay on Highway 183 till you’re almost to Phillipsburg.
The rodeo grounds are on the west side of Highway 183. You won’t miss them – just look for the American flags flying high above the grandstand!

What will I see at the rodeo?
In Phillipsburg, you'll see world champion cowboys and cowgirls competing in rodeo's seven events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). The seven events include bareback riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, women's barrel racing, and bull riding. You'll be entertained by some of the best rodeo entertainers in the business - rodeo clown and barrelman Tim "Wild Thang" Lepard and his trained monkeys and dogs, Priefert's six horse hitch, Texas Thunder, and Pro Tour FMX bikers . And top-notch rodeo personnel work our rodeo - ten time PRCA rodeo announcer Randy Corley, bullfighters Donny Sparks and Greg Rumohr, with a combined 35 years of bullfighting experience, and the bucking bulls and horses of the Beutler & Son Rodeo Company, who have been providing livestock to Kansas' Biggest Rodeo for 48 years.

Where can I find lodging?
Phillipsburg has 2 motels: the Cottonwood Inn (785-543-2125) and Mark V (785-543-5223). Both fill up very quickly during rodeo week, so book your room as soon as possible.
If you can’t find a room in Phillipsburg, you can try one of the surrounding towns. Stockton and Hays are south of Phillipsburg, 22 miles and 70 miles respectively. Norton is 26 miles west. Smith Center is 28 miles east. Heading into Nebraska is Alma at 27 miles north, and further north is Holdrege (43 miles), and Kearney (81 miles).

How do I enter my child in the mutton bustin’?
Parents can enter their mutton busters right before each night of rodeo. Mutton bustin’ registration is usually on the south side of the livestock pens. If you can’t find it, you can always ask a rodeo committee man. They’re the guys wearing the matching shirts!
There is no fee for the mutton bustin’; however, parents and guardians will need to sign a waiver. We provide helmets for the children to wear.

Can I ride in the Grand Entry?
If you are a member of the Saddle Club, you may ride in the Grand Entry. You must wear a long sleeved shirt and cowboy hat, and only one person per horse, please!
The Grand Entry in Phillipsburg is special – nearly 100 local riders ride in it each night. We’d love to have you join us!

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