Hangin' On Tight Rodeo Finals

Gordyville USA

2025 Rodeo Finals at Gordyville!

2025 Hangin' On Tight Rodeo Series Finals at Gordyville USA  (2205 CR 3000 N, Gifford, IL 61847) (217) 568-7117


Trade Show Vendor Hours:

Friday, October 31st, 4 PM – 10 PM 

Saturday, November 1st – 4 PM- 10 PM

Sunday, November 2nd- 11 AM – 5 PM 


Rodeo Performance Schedule:

Friday, October 31st – Rodeo Finals at 7 PM 

Saturday, November 1st - Rodeo Finals at 7 PM 

Sunday, November 2nd – Rodeo Finals at 1 PM 

Live Band Entertainment after Friday & Saturday Performances


Presented by Gordyville USA, T&A Bucking Bulls, and Rugged Cross Cattle Company

For almost 40 years, Gordyville has featured the area’s best rodeo, and for 2025, we have teamed up with the Hangin’ On Tight Rodeo Tour to bring you a new and exciting look at rodeo!! In addition to some of the top Cowboys and Cowgirls in the Midwest, you will also get to see top-notch stock competing in rodeo events like:

  • Bareback Riding 
  • Barrel Racing
  • Saddle Broncs
  • Bull Riding (A minimum of 20 riders!!)
  • Ranch Broncs
  • Mutton Busting

Join us in welcoming the finalists for this exciting tour series! These contestants have put in many miles chasing the opportunity to ride for our awesome crowds at Gordyville USA! The sport of RODEO is a family event, and the action brings great joy to all ages! We are thrilled to spotlight all the changes and increased excitement for 2025!! Hang On Tight...it's gonna be a wild ride!


Nightly Theme

Friday - Halloween - First 50 kids will get a cowboy hat & all kids get a bag of treats!

Saturday - Neon

Sunday - Gold....all that glitters is GOLD!

FREE Petting ZOO for the kids at all 3 performances!

Food Vendors - Smoked BBQ, Ribeye Steak Sandwiches, Grilled Chops, Cotton Candy, Lemonade Shakeups, Funnel Cakes, and more!

Western Vendor Market - Cowboy Hats, leather products, clothing, boots, jewelry...so much more to celebrate the cowboy & cowgirl way of life!


NEW FOR 2025

VIP RODEO ENCOUNTER TICKETS - $100.00/TICKET

This includes the ULTIMATE in Rodeo performances: Private Parking & Entrance, a private area with front row viewing, a private bar area with snacks & treats, a private temp-controlled restroom, VIP lanyards, 4 drink tickets, access to the Friday and Saturday night "Party Pit" at the live band performance!


Seating:

VIP Rodeo Encounter - limited to 100 people

Box Seating - Roped off seating with sets of 8 seats ringside (33 sections available...but sponsors get 1st option)

Bleacher Seating - Great view from all levels (Wood bleachers on east side - 4 sections/300 people each)

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