Celebrate America’s 250th at Tampa Bay Rodeo’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival! Country music
legends Justin Moore and Trace Adkins headline the event taking place January 16 & 17, 2026, at the
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Country music luminary Lee Greenwod performs as special guest each
night.
Back by popular demand, the Bull Bash & Country Music Festival storms into town for two nights of action-
packed bull riding and star-studded country music. Join us as we celebrate America’s 250 th birthday and honor
the brave men and women of the military who safeguard our freedom. Special recognition will also be given to
The Wounded Warrior Project who will be hosting members of their community at the event.
The region’s top bull riders will battle it out in a single event competition for cash prizes and bragging rights,
followed by country music’s biggest names lighting up the stage. General Admission tickets get you right next
to the stage when multi-platinum hitmaker Justin Moore performs on Friday, January 16, and country music
icon Trace Adkins headlines on Saturday, January 17. Patriotic legend Lee Greenwood delivers a special
tribute performance each night.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m., so come enjoy delicious food, cold beer and to test your skills on the mechanical bull
before the action begins. Don’t miss Tampa Bay’s most popular mix of bull riding, country music legends,
patriotic pride and a heartfelt salute to America’s heroes.