The Georgia National Rodeo & Stock Show in Perry GA (2024)
It is that time of year again…time for The Georgia National Rodeo in Perry GA 31069! The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter (GNFA) is hosting the event between February 22nd – 24th, and the competition will be held at the Reaves Arena. The Reaves Arena is used for a variety of events such as concerts, horse and livestock shows, trade shows, and banquets. The area boasts over 92,000 square footage of space with 8,250 seats, 2,000 banquet seats, 170 trade show booths, and 40 vendor booths.
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Bareback Riding
- Tie Down Roping
- Steer Wrestling
- Team Roping
- Bull Riding
- Barrel Racing
The Georgia National Rodeo Details
When: Thursday, February 22nd – Saturday, February 24th
Time: Begins at 7:30pm each evening, ends around 9:30pm
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Reaves Arena,
The North, South, and West Gates may be closed due to special requirements for certain events. The East Gate is accessible 24 hours.
Rodeo Tickets:
Tickets available for Sale on February 6th at 9am
Thursday – Saturday Ticket Prices
- Children (Age 2 – 12 years): $30
- Adult: $35
- Box Seat: $45
Children under two years of age are always free at the Georgia National Rodeo, and may sit in a ticketed adult’s lap during the rodeo.
Contact: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, (478) 987-3247
The Georgia National Stock Show Details
Competition classes include:
- Hogs
- Heifers
- Steers
- Commercial Dairy Heifers
- Breeding Ewes
When: Tuesday, February 20th – Sunday, February 25th
Time: 8:00am – 7:30pm
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Reaves Arena,
Schedule:
Tuesday, February 20th
- 4pm: All Barns Open – Tack Only
- Beef Cattle Allowed In Tie-Outs Only
Wednesday, February 21st
- 8am: All Barns Open
- Unloading and Penning of Market Hogs
- 10am: Pick Up Weight Cards for Hogs
- 1pm: Beef Heifer and Market Beef Check-in, Sutherland Arena
- Commercial Dairy Heifer Weigh and Check-In, Foster Rhodes Arena
- 4pm: Hogs, Beef Heifers & Steers Weigh In Place
- Beef Fitting Contest, Practice Ring #3
- Stock Show U Fitting Clinic, Practice Ring #3
- 4:30pm: GDYF Dress-A-Cow Contest, Foster Rhodes Arena
Thursday, February 22nd
- 8am: FFA Supreme & Master 4-H Showmanship Competition
- Beef Heifer Show
- Breeders Groups Combined Heifer and Steer
- Cattle Showmanship
- County Groups
- Swine Showmanship
- 9am: Dairy Heifer Showmanship, Foster Rhodes Arena
- Master 4-H & FFA Supreme Showmanship Competition, Foster Rhodes Arena
- 12pm: FFA Supreme & Master 4-H Showmanship Competition, New South Arena
- 1pm: Breeding Doe Check-In/Weigh-In, Practice Ring #2
- 3pm: Doe Fitting Contest, Practice Ring #2
- 7:30pm: Georgia National Rodeo – Student Spotlight Recognition, Reaves Arena
Friday, February 23rd
- 8am: Beef Heifer Show
- Invitational Registered Dairy Heifer Show
- Market Barrow Show
- Turn in Market Gilt Weight Cards
- 9am: Breeding Doe Show, Perdue Arena
- Commercial Dairy Heifer Show, Foster Rhodes Arena
- County Group of 5, Foster Rhodes Beef & Dairy Arena
- 1pm: Breeding Ewe Check-In, Practice Ring #2
- 4pm: Ewe Fitting Contest, Practice Ring #2
- 7:30pm: Georgia National Rodeo, Reaves Arena
Saturday, February 24th
- 8am: First Year Market Beef Show
- Market Beef Show
- Market Gilt Show
- 8:30am: Breeding Ewe Show
- 7:30pm: Georgia National Rodeo
Sunday, February 25th
- 12pm: All animals must be out of barns
Come on out and have a blast at all the events, enjoy the fun atmosphere, sample some southern goodies, and see what all the hoopla is about!
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