Battle for the Lake Rodeo at Oshkosh Arena – Oshkosh, WI

Battle for the Lake Rodeo at Oshkosh Arena – Oshkosh, WI
Get your tickets to see Battle for the Lake Rodeo in Oshkosh, WI. Happening on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Oshkosh Arena. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Let the Battle for the Lake begin for Kids Night, featuring FREE pony rides! Get ready for the ultimate rodeo showdown when Wildhorse Productions and Sandburr Rodeo Productions bring high-energy rodeo action indoors. With strong community support from local sponsors, including Theisen’s (presenting sponsor), this is a must-see for rodeo fans of all ages. Attendees will enjoy the thrills of Bareback Bronc Riding; Saddle Bronc Riding; Bull Riding; Barrel Racing; Rising Stars of Rodeo and Mutton Bustin’. Don’t miss out on the fun in seeing who will prevail when the Battle for the Lake hits Oshkosh Arena this February!
The arena has four ADA ramped platforms located on the first floor. There is an elevator on the northside of the arena, near Gate D and the first- and second-floor concession stands.
Kids Night features FREE Pony Rides! Bareback Bronc Riding is one of rodeo’s most challenging events, where the rider must stay on a bucking horse for 8 seconds using only one hand. Saddle Bronc Riding features a rider using a special saddle and braided rein to stay on a bucking horse for 8 seconds. Ranch Bronc Riding features everyday cowboys, not pro riders, on a bucking horse for 8 seconds. Bull Riding challenges riders to stay on a bucking bull for 8 seconds without touching the bull, themselves or their equipment with their free hand. Barrel Racing is a fast-paced event where riders and their horses race around 3 barrels in a cloverleaf pattern, aiming for the quickest time. Rising Stars of Rodeo showcases the next generation of rodeo talent in classic competition categories. Mutton Bustin’ is for kids 2 to 7 who weigh less than 60 lbs. with sign-ups taking place each performance from 5 to 7 p.m.

