Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) is the oldest Black rodeo in the United States and began in 1984. The rodeo is named after Bill Pickett, an African American cowboy who pioneered bulldogging. It celebrates black cowboys and cowgirls. The event has interesting activities such as bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping, and steer undecorating, where the abilities of Black rodeo players are displayed. BPIR has turned into a national tour, coming to cities all over the nation. Throughout the years, it has turned into a means of honoring the history and contributions of Black cowboys, enabling the audiences to get to know about the significant contributions they made in the development of Western culture. The rodeo still motivates the upcoming generations of individuals to enjoy the sport and participate in it. BPIR is commemorating its 41st anniversary in the year 2025. It will have several thrilling events. BPIR will be in Memphis, TN, on April 12, 2025, featuring shows at the Agricenter International Showplace Arena. Additional stops are scheduled in Conyers, GA, on August 2 and 3, and in Fort Worth, TX, on August 16. These events will have top-notch rodeo performances that will give Black rodeo fans across the nation a taste of the rodeo.

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Quick Tips

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What to Wear

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Getting There

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Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Sat, May 16 at 1:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX
Sat, May 16 at 7:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX
Sat, Jun 20 at 1:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX
Sat, Jun 20 at 7:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX
Sat, Jul 11 at 2:30pm	Rowell Ranch Rodeo	Castro Valley, CA
Sun, Jul 12 at 2:30pm	Rowell Ranch Rodeo	Castro Valley, CA
Sat, Jul 18 at 7:00pm	Industry Hills Expo Center	City of Industry, CA
Sun, Jul 19 at 3:30pm	Industry Hills Expo Center	City of Industry, CA
Sat, Aug 1 at 7:30pm	Georgia International Horse Park	Conyers, GA
Sun, Aug 2 at 3:30pm	Georgia International Horse Park	Conyers, GA
Sat, Aug 15 at 1:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX
Sat, Aug 15 at 7:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX
Fri, Sep 18 at 10:00am	Show Place Arena	Upper Marlboro, MD
Fri, Sep 18 at 7:30pm	Show Place Arena	Upper Marlboro, MD
Sat, Sep 19 at 1:30pm	Show Place Arena	Upper Marlboro, MD
Sat, Sep 19 at 7:30pm	Show Place Arena	Upper Marlboro, MD
Sat, Oct 17 at 1:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX
Sat, Oct 17 at 7:30pm	Cowtown Coliseum	Fort Worth, TX

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