Get ready to experience the Wild West of the Midwest! For more than 75 years, the Fort Madison Tri-State Rodeo has brought the excitement of professional rodeo to Southeast Iowa. Watch top cowboys and cowgirls compete in thrilling events, enjoy live entertainment, soak up the Western atmosphere, and experience one of Fort Madison’s biggest annual celebrations. Whether you’re a longtime rodeo fan or seeing it for the first time, the Tri-State Rodeo is an experience you won’t want to miss. Come for the rodeo, stay for the adventure, and Find your Fort Madison!

September 9-12, 2027.

Two people sitting in camping chairs near a campfire with two RVs in the background, smiling and holding mugs, surrounded by trees and grassy area.
A rodeo cowboy riding a bucking bull in an arena with an audience in the background.
A historic parade on a Main Street with people on sidewalks, horse-drawn wagons, and vintage buildings with storefronts.

We know that you’re here for the Tri-State Rodeo, but there is so much more to explore in Fort Madison between the performances!

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