MLK JR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE RODEO
COUNTDOWN TO NEXT MLK DAY RODEO
See you at "The Hottest Show On Dirt!"
FRIDAY SHOW ADDED!
Both Saturday shows sold out early March, so a third show was added to accommodate fans! If you need to purchase more than the six-ticket limit, you can call the BRUSA Box Office at 602-688-9906 to increase the limit or to complete the order via phone. Looking to attend as a group on May 29th, send a request.
APPLY AS A VENDOR BY MAY 15TH
Be part of the BRUSA Vendor Village during the rodeo event! Vendor applications are accepted for information/resource vendors and retail businesses through May 15th. Plus, all applicants will be included in the BRUSA Marketplace. Note: Food vendors are not offered due to venue exclusivity on concessions.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Black sports fans are passionate enthusiasts! And that enthusiasm extends to the brands that sponsor the sports they love. Give our rodeo fans a front-row seat to your message. Take a look at our deck and connect with our team so you don't miss out on the power of "The Hottest Show On Dirt!"
ADVERTISING OPTIONS
Black Rodeo USA offers several advertising options to maintain a presence in the arena and beyond. Stay in the hearts and minds of rodeo fans while supporting "The Hottest Show On Dirt!"
RELIVE THE RIDE!
Visit the BRUSA Gallery to view photos from previous rodeos.


VENUE
HOTELS
BEFORE YOU GO
This state-of-the-art accessible venue located in Middle Tennessee – 721 Whitthorne Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160 – was renovated and renamed in 2024. Reach the venue at 931-684-5915.
COOPER STEEL ARENA
Gates open at 11:30am (1pm show) and 5:30pm (7pm shows). The Box Office opens at 11am and reopens at 5pm.
Separate entrances will be for Main Seating/Front Row Seating and for Group Seating. All seating is general admission; you will choose your seat in your section upon arrival.
Group Seating ticket holders will have their designated section indicated by a letter on their ticket prior to the event. Upon entering the venue head to the designated section and identify your rows from the group name signage.
Our host hotel is a pet-friendly, non-smoking hotel situated near the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Grounds. It offers comfortable rooms with pillow-top mattresses, 50-inch LCD TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, a heated indoor pool and free daily breakfast.
BEST WESTERN SHELBYVILLE INN AND SUITES
OTHER HOTELS
Shelbyville is home to few hotels. Visit our Hotels page to connect to other options. You may choose nearby hotels in the closest city Murfreesboro. Or perhaps you will want to stay in Nashville.
CONTACT
Due to the high volume of calls the weeks prior to the event, we will not be able to talk with everyone. The best way to get your questions answered will be via our website chat or by clicking 'Contact Presenter' on our ticketing home page or the Tennessee show ticketing page (after clicking 'More Info').
ACCESSING TICKETS
Our tickets are primarily mobile via the YapTickets app. No need for printing paper tickets. NOTE: The receipt you received at time of purchase is not the scannable ticket to enter venue. But you can have it handy at the venue should there be any issues.
- Download from App Store or Google Play Store.
- Enter the email you used to buy your tickets and a verification link will be sent to your email.
- Click on the link in your email, and you will have access to your tickets in the app to show your ticket to the scanner at the gate.
The "Transfer Ticket" feature in the Yaptickets App allows you to effortlessly transfer your event tickets to another person's email address directly within the app. Once the transfer is complete, the recipient logs in to their YapTickets app to instantly access their ticket.
Let us know if you have any issues and we can redeliver tickets to your app. If you can't get through the phone line, please message 'Contact Presenter' as the next best option.
PARKING
Parking is handled by the venue. The cost is $10; cash only.
OTHER
Find additional information and frequently asked questions listed in our Plan Your Visit section.
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GROUP TICKEtS
Fun at the rodeo will be on overload... so the more the merrier! Gather your group of family, friends, co-workers, churchgoers, school alumni, youth and more. Black Rodeo USA wants to see you in the stands for an unforgettable outing. It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate a special occasion – whether it's your birthday, anniversary, graduation, reunion or retirement. Or, perhaps, you would like to give your members, employees, volunteers or donors an appreciation night. Added perks include: reserved seating; a code/link to purchase at your own pace; souvenir item.
Fill out the Group Tickets Interest Form below and a Black Rodeo USA group ticket representative will connect with you to get you ready to boot up for “The Hottest Show On Dirt!”







