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Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo

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Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo

When
Jan 9th, 2026 - Jan 10th, 2026
All Day
Where
730 3rd StreetDes MoinesIA

Expect edge-of-your-seat action, eight seconds at a time. Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo will spotlight fan favorite events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bareback Riding, including the thrilling winner-takes-all Showdown Round and Women’s Barrel Racing.

Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo has doubled up on pre-show fan fun as the rodeo opens at 6 p.m. each night for a free (with ticket) pre-show event “down on the dirt.” Come early for pony rides, meet the cowboys, hop in the clown’s barrel, take a seat in the bucking chutes on our live photo bull Silver Dollar, or get up close and personal behind the chutes.

Two event times: January 9th 7:30PM & January 10th 7:30PM

Get your tickets here!

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