Bulls on the Beach Returns to Flora-Bama for Three Nights of Rodeo Action
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One of Flora-Bama’s biggest events of the year is returning this September.
The 13th Annual Bulls on the Beach takes over Flora-Bama from Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12 with three nights of professional bull riding, themed nights, live music and family activities. A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Here is everything you need to know before heading to Bulls on the Beach.
Bulls on the Beach Event Details
Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12
Flora-Bama
7401 Perdido Key Drive
Perdido Key
Flora-Bama doors open at 5 PM each night.
Arena gates open at 6 PM with live music.
Bull riding begins at 8 PM and is scheduled to continue until approximately 9:30 PM.
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Three Nights of Professional Bull Riding
Bulls on the Beach brings professional bull riders from around the country to a temporary rodeo arena at the Flora-Bama for three nights of competition.
Thursday has a stronger family focus before the professional bull riding begins, while Friday and Saturday feature the adult bull riding competition.
Each night also has its own theme, so guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion.
Thursday: Camo Cowboy and Kids Night
Thursday, September 10
Theme: Camo Cowboy / Coastal Camo
Thursday is Kids Night at Bulls on the Beach.
Children 12 and younger can enter the annual coloring contest for a chance to win one of two new bicycles. One boy and one girl will be selected during intermission. Completed coloring sheets must be turned in by 8 PM Thursday night.
Professional bull riding follows the kids activities later that evening.
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Friday: Patriotic Tribute
Friday, September 11
Theme: Patriotic Tribute
Friday night will honor September 11 with a night centered around remembrance and American pride.
Guests are encouraged to wear patriotic attire before the professional bull riders take over the arena at 8 PM.
Saturday: 90s Country Night
Saturday, September 12
Theme: 90s Country
The final night of Bulls on the Beach goes full 90s country.
Flora-Bama is encouraging guests to break out the Wranglers, cowboy boots and other 1990s country looks for Saturday night before the final bull riding competition of the weekend.
Bulls on the Beach Ticket Prices
Tickets are sold by individual night. There is no three day ticket option.
Advertised single night prices are:
Adults 18 and older: $45
Children ages 7 through 17: $20
Children 6 and younger: Free
Children 17 and younger must remain accompanied by an adult. Tickets are nonrefundable.
SimpleTix currently displays checkout prices of $47.26 for adults and $21.46 for youth, reflecting ticketing charges added to the advertised ticket price.
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Seating Is First Come, First Served
All Bulls on the Beach seating is general admission bleacher seating and available on a first come, first served basis.
Parking at Flora-Bama is also extremely limited during the event, so arriving early is strongly recommended. Arena gates open two hours before the bull riding begins, giving guests time to find seats and enjoy the live music before the competition.
Guests should also bring a current physical form of identification. Flora-Bama says paper and digital IDs will not be accepted for event entry.
Planning to Stay Overnight?
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf is the official hotel sponsor for the 2026 event.
A Bulls on the Beach room block is available using group code BOB, but the current deadline to reserve through the event block is Friday, August 21.
Bulls on the Beach Supports St. Jude
A portion of proceeds from Bulls on the Beach will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Flora-Bama partners with St. Jude through the annual event to raise money supporting pediatric research and treatment.
Know Before You Go
Bulls on the Beach is one of Flora-Bama’s most popular annual events, and the combination of limited parking, general admission seating and a large weekend crowd makes arriving early especially important.
Flora-Bama opens at 5 PM, arena gates open at 6 PM and bull riding starts at 8 PM each night. Guests younger than 21 will not be permitted back inside Flora-Bama after the rodeo has ended.
Tickets are available now for September 10, 11 and 12.
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Find More Events Near Pensacola
Bulls on the Beach is one of several major Gulf Coast events coming up this fall.
For more festivals, concerts, family activities and things to do around Pensacola and the surrounding area, check the Must Do Pensacola events calendar.
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