Military Appreciation Night:  Military and their families are awarded a discount.  Tickets are provided by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce.  

For more information and where to get tickets, see Military Appreciation under the "About" tab.

Kids 12 and under get in FREE with a non-perishable food

donation brought to the rodeo.  Donations benefit the Flint Hills Breadbasket, “Because no one should go hungry."

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night in Promotion of Cancer Research.

The Kaw Valley Rodeo Association has partnered with the Johnson Cancer Research Center in an effort to help raise funds for a cure. Each night, we will host our Pass the Boot fundraising opportunity for all in attendance. Special guests from the community will show their support by helping to pass the boots.

Final Night- Bob Brummett Award & Special Appreciation

Bob Brummett, one of the founders of the Kaw Valley Rodeo Association, had a dream, to host rodeo in Manhattan. It is evident that this dream carries true to this day, with the countless hours and the amount passion that the KVRA staff puts in.  We recognize an individual that posses the great qualities that Bob had, and who has made an impact on the Kaw Valley Rodeo. 

• Ages 5-7 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• 60 pound or less weight limit
• Children MUST be present to sign up!!
• Limited number of riders per night/per performance
• First come, first one on the list basis (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Sign up at 6:30 each night at southwest gate (main entrance) of rodeo grounds
• Parents or guardians must sign a release form at signup
• Long pants, boots or closed-toe shoes PLEASE! (No Flip Flops)
• Will need to have a rodeo ticket to enter rodeo grounds
• Event will be held approximately half way thru the PRCA Rodeo

Calf Scramble is our way of including those older boys and girls who want to experience the excitement of  the rodeo arena, but have outgrown the Mutton Bustin'. As in any sporting event, especially for children, safety is of utmost importance. It is no different in the Calf Scramble. Boots or closed-toe shoes, please no flip-flops or sandals.

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Children will be lined up inside the arena by the staff in the arena. The calves will have flag football belts attached to them. The object of the event is to grab one of the flags from the belt and bring it back to the arena staff. All children who return a flag to the arena staff during the event will receive a prize for participating. 

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As the flags are returned to arena staff, the winners names will be announced over the speakers. Once all flags are returned to arena staff, the children will be asked to exit the arena via either the east or west gates. Please make sure to watch for your child as they exit, as it is easy for them to forget which side they entered on.

If your child exits on the wrong side, they will not be allowed to cross within the arena, You will need to meet them outside the arena within the Rodeo grounds to bring them back to your seats.

When: Each night, Announced during performance

Where: Side gates of the arena

Who: Ages 8-11

• Ages 8-11* (*not recommended for younger kids, due to size of the animals)
• Boots or Closed toe shoes, please no flip-flops or sandals
• Parents are not permitted into the arena without approval from Rodeo staff
• Will need to have a rodeo ticket to enter rodeo grounds to participate in the event
• Event will be announced and entry is at the gates on the middle of both the east and west sides of the arena.