Katherine Bulls and Barrels 2026

Katherine Bulls and Barrels. in conjunction with Dreaming Under the Stars. supporting Dolly’s Dream

Gates Open - 3.30 pm
Slack - 4.00 pm
All Junior and Novice Barrel Racing competitors
Main Rodeo - 6.00pm
Calcutta Auction
Top 6 Open Bull Riders and top 6 Mini Bull Riders
Stereobate - 9.00pm – 12.00 am (Midnight)
DJ Sonix - 12.00am – 1.00am
(Times are approx. and can change)

VIP AREA OPENS 5.30 pm
Public entry through Front Main Gate, via Victoria Hwy.
Competitors entry through Main Front Gate via Victoria Hwy.
* Note*
Competitors Gate Via Murray St.
“WILL NOT be OPENED”

Public and Disabled parking.
Main Car Park Katherine Show Grounds, Via Victoria Hwy.

Rodeo Promotions NT in conjunction with “Dreaming Under the Stars”, supporting Dolly’s Dream, are bringing to Katherine a very high intensity Bull riding and Barrel racing spectacular.

Some of Australia’s best Bull riders, Rodeo Bulls and Barrels Racers will be matched up to compete for record Northern Territory prize money that Katherine has never seen.

The action-packed Katherine Bulls and Barrels will entertain with Open, Novice, Junior and Mini Bulls, Open, Novice and Junior Barrels, for the whole family to enjoy.

Junior and Novice Barrel Racers in the Slack section kicking off at 4.00 pm. Followed by the Main event at 6.00 pm

Top 6 Open Bull and Mini Bull riders will be Auctioned off in a Calcutta to compete in the shoot-out Bull ride.

After Party with one of Darwin’s top Rodeo bands “Stereobate” followed by DJ Sonix. until 1.00 am.

This is a fully catered event
STRICTLY NO GLASS, STRICTLY NO BYO ALCOHOL
Bring chairs or picnic rugs for general entry
Bar available from 4.00 pm – 1.00am
Children under the age of 16 MUST be always accompanied by an adult, as this is a licensed premises venue.

VIP ticket holders are required to be 18 years old or over. Under 18 VIP children must be accompanied by a VIP adult. Included in your ticket price is access to the VIP area located at the end of the arena facing the chutes, providing a premium view of all the action.

VIP catering by B’rad BBQ, bringing his low and slow Texas style BBQ also includes grazing & nibbles table, as well as drinks for duration of the Rodeo approx. 3 hours, RSA & Licensing laws apply.

Concession pricing applies to Pensioners, Seniors, Tertiary Students, Defence Force personnel and Government issued health card holders.

Please present your valid concession card at the entry gate.
Disability & Carer (companion card will need to be sited)

Competitors free with a plus one free entry

Strictly NO GLASS.