Hondo Rodeo Fest: Third annual event returns to Chase Field
Rodeo competitions and country concerts are scheduled for Nov. 13-15, with a free street festival running daily outside the stadium.
By Amina Howard ·
Downtown Phoenix will host a three-day rodeo and music festival this weekend as Hondo Rodeo Fest returns to Chase Field for its third year. The event combines competitive rodeo events with nightly concerts and a free outdoor street festival. The festival runs from Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 at the stadium located at 401 E. Jefferson St.
The event has been held at this location for the past two years. This year's schedule features competitive rodeo events each evening, followed by concerts from major country music artists. A separate street festival runs concurrently outside the stadium gates.
The concert lineup includes Tim McGraw and Miranda Lambert on Friday, Nov. 13. Blake Shelton and the Turnpike Troubadours are scheduled to perform on Saturday, Nov. 14. Parker McCollum and Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline the Sunday, Nov. 15, show.
Daily operations begin at noon when parking garages and the Hondo Street Fest gates open. Chase Field doors open at 5 p.m. each day. Rodeo competitions start at 6 p.m., and concerts begin at 8:30 p.m.
Rodeo events include bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bronc riding, and roping contests. Competitors from across the United States will participate in the events, which offer millions of dollars in prize money. The specific prize breakdown for Arizona competitors is not detailed in the schedule.
Tickets for the rodeo and concerts are available through Ticketmaster. Reserved seating includes admission to both the rodeo and the concert for that day. Friday tickets range from $45.40 to $238.95 per person. Saturday tickets cost between $63.55 and $281.25. Sunday tickets range from $35 to $251. Three-day packages are available for prices between $258.30 and $658.65 per person.
Floor passes are available as add-ons to reserved seats. General admission floor passes start at $58 per day, while VIP floor passes start at $158 per day. A reserved seating ticket is required to purchase these add-ons.
The Hondo Street Fest is free to the public and runs from noon to 1 a.m. each day. It features two stages of live music, food and drink vendors, and mechanical bull rides. An outdoor marketplace will host more than 100 vendors selling Western, fashion, and lifestyle goods. A rodeo ticket is not required for entry to the street festival.
Chase Field is a cashless venue that accepts major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Cash-to-card services are available near Sections 106, 128, and 322. Attendees may bring sealed plastic bottles of water, empty plastic water bottles, sealed single-serving juice boxes, and baby formula or food. Outside food is permitted if carried in an approved clear plastic bag. Alcohol and metal, glass, or Thermos-style containers are prohibited.
The bag policy allows one clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a clear gallon-size plastic freezer bag. Small clutch purses measuring no more than 4.5 by 6.5 inches are also permitted. All bags are subject to security searches. Parking is available in lots and garages within a mile of the stadium, with daily rates typically ranging from $25 to $100. Parking can be reserved in advance through ParkWhiz.
