The Tarkio PRCA Rodeo and weekend festivities are just two weeks away. Celebrate 250 years the cowboy way Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, 2026, in Tarkio, Missouri!

Advance tickets are now available for purchase at the Farmers State Bank in Tarkio and the Atchison County Mail in Rock Port. Advance ticket prices (cash only) are: youth 12 and under – $8 and adults – $13. Ticket prices (cash and card) at the gate are: youth 12 and under – $10 and adults – $15. Children preschool age and under are free.

TARKIO RODEO

The 32nd annual Tarkio Rodeo, now in its fourth year as a PRCA rodeo, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, at the Tarkio Rodeogrounds, located south of the intersection of Hwy. 136 and 1st Street (east of the Tarkio Community Building). Concessions will be available.

Sign-up for Mutton Bustin’ will begin at 6:00 p.m. each night. Participants will ride at 6:30 p.m. and during the rodeo.

 

Rodeo Queen Madison Goetz

This year’s Rodeo Queen is Madison Goetz. Madison comes from the small town of Richmond, Missouri, where she grew up on a family farm surrounded by livestock, open fields, and strong, lasting values. Her love for animals began at an early age – feeding cattle with her grandad, witnessing the care farmers put into their work, and learning firsthand the dedication required to be part of the agricultural world. She was raised in a faith-filled home by a family who taught her to lead with confidence, work hard, and pursue big dreams without hesitation.

That foundation led Madison to Missouri State University, where she is currently studying Animal Science with a focus on Genetics. She has always been fascinated by the science behind animal health and breeding and hopes to use that knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the livestock industry. Outside of the classroom and lab, Madison competes with the Missouri State collegiate equestrian team and proudly serves as an Agriculture Ambassador. Through this role, she has had the opportunity to share her passion for agriculture with students, families, and communities – an experience that continues to fuel her desire to advocate for the industry on a larger scale.

One of Madison’s biggest goals is to help others better understand and appreciate the role agriculture plays in everyday life. As fewer people grow up around farms or livestock, the connection to where food, clothing, and essential goods come from can easily be lost. She believes that through education, hands-on experiences, and meaningful conversations, connection can be rebuilt, creating greater awareness of the hard work and care behind agriculture. She is proud to be part of that effort and looks forward to continuing to share the story of agriculture wherever she goes.

As Miss Rodeo Missouri 2026, Madison plans to use her platform to further promote agricultural awareness across the state and beyond. Whether visiting schools, attending rodeos, or speaking with young leaders, she strives to represent the heart of agriculture with authenticity, energy, and pride.

 

 

Rodeo Clown Shawn “Boom Boom” Thompson

Giggle, laugh, cry, and hold your breath. That’s just some of what you will be doing when you see award-winning Rodeo Clown Shawn “Boom Boom” Thompson in action. With his wireless mic and many props he is a fan favorite. Boom Boom also has many special guest appearances in his acts such as Dolly Parton, Cody Johnson, and the iconic rock band Kiss just to name a few. Boom Boom enjoys making people laugh and it shows. He says after becoming a cancer survivor he looks at comedy as a must in life. In 2002, Shawn was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (cancer). After treatments of chemotherapy and some trying times in his life, Shawn believes he is here today to make crowds all over see the joy in living and what a better way to do it than in the arena of hooves, humps, and horns.

 

 

Stock Contractor Silver Creek Rodeo Company

This year’s stock contractor is Silver Creek Rodeo Company. Since 2013, Silver Creek Rodeo livestock has been featured annually at the PRCA Prairie Circuit Finals in Duncan, Oklahoma, and the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada. Along the way, Silver Creek has produced events and supplied quality livestock to rodeos in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Florida, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Montana. With polished presentation and fast paced action, Silver Creek Rodeo Company goes the extra mile, producing some of the best rodeos, bull riding and western lifestyle events in the industry today. In 2023, Josh Walling purchased Silver Creek Rodeo Company from Randy and Amber Schmutz. Josh was raised in east Texas and has been a contestant member of the PRCA since 1998 and competed as a bull rider. He transitioned from contestant to stock contractor 20 years ago and created Fabulous IV Bucking Bulls. Over the years, he has had bulls featured at Professional Bull Rider (PBR) events and PRCA rodeos. Josh and his wife, Amanda, moved to Carrollton, Ohio, in 2015 and own and operate No Limits Transportation, a logistics company transporting cattle and poultry. Randy continues in the role as production manager bringing 35 plus years of experience to every Silver Creek rodeo. Randy has been involved with rodeo production at the highest level at events like the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the Ram National Circuit Finals, and the Badlands, the Great Lakes, the Montana and the Mountain States Circuit Finals. Randy also announced The American Rodeo in Arlington, Texas, for nine consecutive years and was selected to announce the Professional Bull Riders World Finals eight different times. With ranches now headquartered in Carrollton, Ohio, and Stephenville, Texas, Silver Creek Rodeo Company is prepared and equipped to produce the 2026 Tarkio Rodeo.

 

 

Rodeo Announcer Brandon McLagan

The 2026 Tarkio Rodeo announcer/“Man on the Mic” is Brandon McLagan. No stranger to arenas and mic time, Brandon has been announcing events since the age of 15. He got his start in public speaking through the FFA and was selected three times for the State FFA Talent Program and was also a performer in the National FFA Talent Program at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. His career has taken him to arenas in 29 states and afforded him over 45 finals events scattered throughout the country, including being an announcer at the PRCAs Permit Challenge held in conjunction with the WNFR at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas for four years. “It’s really exciting to get to come back to Tarkio and announce the rodeo this year,” McLagan said. “The gang in Tarkio works very hard to make this a top PRCA rodeo in the Midwest and I’m really happy to be a part of it.” For nearly two and a half decades, Brandon has not only been an announcer with a list of accomplishments, but he is also a livestock auctioneer. He is a three time World Livestock Auctioneer Championship semifinalist, a four time Greater Midwest Livestock Auctioneer Championship “Top 10” finisher and in 2023 he was named reserve champion of the GMLAC in Crawford, Nebraska. He was also an auctioneer at the world famous Benny Binion Bucking Horse & Bull Sale for four years. With his years of experience behind a microphone, both traditionally, from the announcer’s stand or horseback from the top of his palomino gelding, Rooster, Brandon lives in west central Missouri.

BICYCLE RODEO

The Atchison County Health Department, with assistance from local law enforcement and MU Extension employees, is sponsoring a bicycle rodeo Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Farmers State Bank parking lot on Main Street in Tarkio. Children up to age 14 are invited to bring their bicycles and take part in a bike inspection, where their brakes, tires, handlebars, chains, etc. will be checked, and an obstacle course, where they will learn proper hand signals and bicycle rules of the road. A free helmet will be given to each child who participates. Parents or an adult must accompany the child.

FUZZY’S RODEO RIDE

Joy and Kenny “Fuzzy” Clapp are once again hosting their rodeo ride. Riders will meet at the Clapps’ home northeast of Tarkio (27081 160th Street). Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 20, everyone will ride their horses and mules or wagons to the Tarkio Rodeo grounds. The Clapps will furnish lunch. The riders will take part in the parade and then ride back to the Clapps’ home for a potluck supper. There is plenty of room on the property for camping for those who want to stay Friday and Saturday nights. All riders and wagons are welcome.

DOUG SUMMA MEMORIAL CAR SHOW & LUNCH

The Slo-Rollers of Northwest Missouri group is sponsoring the 14th annual Doug Summa Memorial Car Show. It will be held at the Doug Summa Memorial Park in Tarkio (3rd and Pine streets by the Community Building) Saturday, June 20. Registration for vehicles will be held from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. with the participants invited to take part in the Tarkio Rodeo Parade at 1:00 p.m. on Main Street. Lunch will be provided at the car show by Atchison County University of Missouri Extension. Trophies for the car show will be presented following the parade. In case of rain, the show will be held on Main Street. For questions, contact Marvin Cooper at 660-744-3760.

TARKIO RODEO PARADE

The Tarkio Rodeo Parade will take place on Main Street Saturday, June 20, at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and watch or participate if you want. Registration and lineup for parade participants begins at 12:15 p.m. at 9th and Elm streets. Businesses, churches, organizations, horseback riders and wagon owners, tractor drivers, classic car owners, and rodeo fans are encouraged to decorate themselves and their entries and join the fun.