Flint Hills Rodeo

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Sports & AdventureStrong City
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceReaching an 88th consecutive edition makes
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Flint Hills Rodeo in Strong City

The Flint Hills Rodeo is a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo held annually at the end of May or beginning of June in Strong City, Kansas, in the heart of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Now in its 88th year, it is the oldest consecutively held rodeo in the state of Kansas, featuring professional rodeo competition, a parade, kids activities, and a rodeo dance.

Strong City, Kansas sits at the heart of the Flint Hills, a region of rolling, largely unplowed tallgrass prairie that has supported cattle ranching for generations, and the Flint Hills Rodeo has run there for eighty-eight consecutive years, making it the oldest continuously held rodeo in the state of Kansas.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Reaching an 88th consecutive edition makes the Flint Hills Rodeo the oldest continuously running rodeo in Kansas, a distinction organizers emphasize directly, and that unbroken run through economic downturns, wars, and other disruptions gives the event a historical weight uncommon among regional rodeos

02

The mystery stays covered

Its setting in Strong City, within the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie region famous for its cattle ranching heritage, ties the rodeo's competitive events directly to the working ranching economy that still defines the surrounding Chase County landscape

03

The city starts moving

PRCA sanctioning ensures the rodeo draws competitive professional cowboys and cowgirls rather than functioning as a purely local exhibition event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The rodeo's defining tradition is its unbroken consecutive run

Water and renewal

Living ritual

now reaching 88 years

The sacred route

Living ritual

making it the oldest continuously held rodeo in Kansas

The local code

Living ritual

a streak organizers describe with explicit pride as central to the event's identity

Tradition 5

Living ritual

The accompanying parade

Tradition 6

Living ritual

kids activities

Tradition 7

Living ritual

and rodeo dance have become recurring fixtures alongside the professional PRCA rodeo competition itself

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Flint Hills Rodeo, plan transport around the exact Strong City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Western wear, including boots, jeans, and a cowboy hat, is common and fitting for the rodeo atmosphere, though casual outdoor clothing suited to late-spring Kansas heat is equally...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Flint Hills Rodeo, stay near the part of Strong City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.40 N, 96.54 WOpen in Google Maps

Strong City, KS

Nearest airportFRI — Marshall Army Air Field
TransportFor Flint Hills Rodeo, plan transport around the exact Strong City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Flint Hills Rodeo, stay near the part of Strong City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Strong City via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Strong City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearWestern wear, including boots, jeans, and a cowboy hat, is common and fitting for the rodeo atmosphere, though casual outdoor clothing suited to late-spring Kansas heat is equally acceptable; sun protection is important given the open arena setting.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Flint Hills Rodeo?

Flint Hills Rodeo is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Flint Hills Rodeo take place?

The festival is listed in Strong City, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Strong City, KS

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLflinthillsrodeo.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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