Little Nashville Rodeo
September 4 & 5, 2026 | Brown County Fairgrounds
Two Nights of Rodeo Action in Brown County
Get ready for two unforgettable nights of rodeo action at the Brown County Fairgrounds! Little Nashville Rodeo brings bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and more to Brown County on Friday and Saturday, September 4 & 5. Bring the family, grab your boots, and experience the energy of the arena right here in Brown County, Indiana.
Gates open at 5 PM | Rodeo starts at 7 PM
Presented by the Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with Bar MC Rodeo
Get Ready for the Rodeo!
Everything You Need to Know
Tickets
Parking
Food & Drinks
Sponsorships
Stay & Explore
Get Your Rodeo Tickets
Two nights. One unforgettable rodeo weekend.
Choose your night below and purchase your tickets in advance. Gates open at 5 PM and rodeo action begins at 7 PM each night.
Parking & Getting Here
Free parking for the Little Nashville Rodeo will be available in the Greenlawn Cemetery parking area, located adjacent to the Brown County Fairgrounds at 802 Memorial Drive in Nashville. Use the site map below to familiarize yourself with the parking area, Fairgrounds and main entrance.
Plan to arrive early! Gates open at 5 PM each night, with the rodeo beginning at 7 PM. Give yourself plenty of time to park, make your way into the Fairgrounds, grab some food or a drink, and find your seats before the action begins.
Food, Drinks & the Beer Garden
Come hungry! Food and drinks will be available throughout both nights of the Little Nashville Rodeo. The food and vendor area will be located across the footbridge from the main arena, giving guests a place to grab something to eat before and during the rodeo.
Sugar Creek BBQ is confirmed for both Friday and Saturday nights, with additional food options being added as rodeo weekend approaches.
The Beer Garden, operated by Indy Beer Taps, will be located in the Goat & Sheep Barn near the arena and will be open to guests 21 and older.
Indy Beer Taps will offer a cash bar featuring beer, wine, seltzers and canned cocktails, with beverages available for purchase from 5–10 PM both nights. Guests should be prepared to show identification for alcohol purchases.
Food Trucks
Beer Garden
Rodeo Eats & Treats
Thank You to Our Little Nashville Rodeo Sponsors
The Little Nashville Rodeo wouldn’t be possible without the support of local businesses and organizations helping us bring two nights of rodeo action to Brown County.
- Ally Excavation
- B&M Transport
- Bear Hardware
- Bear Real Estate Sales
- Brown County Sugar Shack
- Brown County Tire
- Goldilocks Salon
- Landes Emergency Training Services
- Queen Hat Co.
- Redbird Tattoo
- Scott Rudd for County Commissioner
- Skin by Ally Lynn
- Wagers Family Eye Care
- William Huber Logging
- 6K Utility
- K6 Photography
Make a Weekend of It
The rodeo may bring you to Brown County, but there’s plenty of reasons to stay for the whole weekend. Make Little Nashville Rodeo part of a Brown County getaway with one-of-a-kind lodging, outdoor adventures, local restaurants, live entertainment, shopping and more—all just minutes from the Fairgrounds.
Stay in Brown County!
From cozy cabins tucked in the woods to hotels, inns and unique vacation rentals, find the perfect place to kick off your boots after the rodeo.
Explore Brown County
Hit the trails, explore Brown County State Park, shop the Village of Nashville or discover something completely unexpected between rodeo nights.
Eat & Drink
Fuel up before the rodeo or keep the night going afterward at Brown County’s restaurants, breweries, wineries and local favorites.
Get Ready for Rodeo Weekend!
The Little Nashville Rodeo is coming to the Brown County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, September 4 & 5!
Gates open at 5 PM each night with the rodeo beginning at 7 PM. Come early, grab something to eat, visit the Beer Garden and get settled in before the action begins.
Before you head to the Fairgrounds:
- Parking is free, with parking available at the Fairgrounds and the Greenlawn Cemetery overflow area.
- No outside food or drinks.
- No coolers.
- No pets.
- Food and beverages will be available on site.
- Beer Garden available for guests 21+.
- Additional rodeo-weekend information will continue to be posted here.