Eight Second Saturdays is a monthly rodeo/showdeo series that offers a range of Western-themed events such as bull-, steer- and calf-riding competitions, mutton busting, calf scrambles, boot races, stick horse racing and a concert.
The event is at the Buck-N Rodeo Grounds' Rawhide Event Center, 5244 S. 48th St., Chandler, near Wild Horse Pass Boulevard.
The series runs second Saturday of every month from October through May. Doors open at 4 p.m.; the rodeo will start at 5 p.m. and the concert is at 7 p.m.
The Saturday, Dec. 13 live music is by the Bobby Joe Bell Band. On Jan. 10, 2026, the Matt Farris Band will perform.
Tickets can be purchased here . They're $18.44 for general admission. Discounts are available for Gila River, military and first responders and for children's ticke

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