Longbranch Rodeo Inc.

05/27/2026

Blackstone Bull Blast fans, we're coming for ya in just one short month on June 27th, 2026! Tag your friends so they don't miss the first Blackstone event of the year!

Advance tickets go on sale June 1st at 9AM from this link only —> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990482391415?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday June 27th, 2026
Longbranch Rodeo Arena
2932 Brunswick Road Blackstone, VA 23824
- gates open at 5, show starts at 7:30
- ticket purchase required for anyone 6 & older (5 & under are FREE!)

We will be supporting our friends over at The Bailey Center for Special Needs - Going Beyond Boundaries through our hometown events again this year!

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors for supporting our events!
Gits Masonry Inc.
Crewe Tractor
Spaulding Equipment Company
Biringer Builders
Carter Machinery
Paige Thompson, Realtor
W G Edwards Investments
Double A Auction & Realty
VirginiaMarble Manufacturers Inc
Colonial Farm Credit
B.E. Howerton Construction Co, LLC
Cumberland Animal Hospital
Poplar Hill Wedding and Events Venue
Southside Livestock Market, Inc.
Myrna's Boots 'N' Bits
Farmers Cooperative
Shepherd Grain Farms
BOBCAT COUNTRY 93.5
Paul "Skip" Williams - State Farm Agent
Epes Supply Company

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BLACKSTONE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

05/23/2026

**ALL ADVANCED TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN REFUNDED!**

Out of concern for our contestants, animals, and attendees, we’re disappointed to announce that we have to cancel tonight’s show due to the weather! If you purchased an advance ticket we we’ll be processing refunds on those purchased for tonight’s event.

Thanks to everyone that came out and braved the weather with us last night for the first event of the year! 🐂

05/22/2026

LETS BUCK EM BOYS🐂

arena is in P E R F E C T rodeo condition, and the weather is looking up! see yall tonight 🤠

- mini bulls start at 6, show starts at 7:30PM
- tickets available at the gate always, 5 and under free! (tap, card or cash!)
- food and merchandise vendors on site
- bleacher seating is first come first served
- we have an incredible specialty act tonight with Tim Lepard & the Ghostriders 🙊🐾🐒🤠
- please keep your furry friends at home & leave your coolers in your car! 😎

Questions? Drop them here and we’ll try to answer ASAP! Tag your friends so they don’t miss out!

05/20/2026

this one’s for the girls 💁🏼‍♀️🐂🩷

05/20/2026

So proud of one of our own! Well deserved accomplishment after years of hard work, grit, and talent!

At 35-years-old, Michael Lane got the late call to replace Jess Lockwood after Round 4 of the PBR World Finals, he showed up at Dickies Arena the winningest cowboy in Velocity Tour history, but he hadn’t registered a World Finals qualified ride since 2015.

After bucking off of his first bull in Fort Worth, he covered Socks in a Box for the 88.05 points, the best score of his UTB career. Afterward, he said he just wanted to capitalize and keep riding bulls for his daughters.

Saturday night was the real story for Lane, though. He covered Let’s Roll for 89.5 points to win Round 7. Since making his Built Ford Tough Series debut at the Ty Murray Invitational in 2013, he had never won a round at the PBR’s top level.

There were no shortcuts for Lane, who made his PBR debut in the Touring Pro Division in 2008. Since then, he has racked up 746 total outs, 268 qualified rides, and 19 event wins, a majority of each of those coming in the PBR’s lower leagues.

But over the weekend, he was one of the best bull riders in the World. Only six different men won a round at the 2026 PBR World Finals. Michael Lane was one of them.

05/20/2026

NEW SEASON… NEW M E R C H ✨🐂

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- tag 2 friends and comment your favorite new style!

Winner will be chosen Thursday at 8PM! Choose your style, you size! 🩷

New styles & prices:
Comfort Colors Boxy Women’s Crop $30
Comfort Colors Brown Rope Logo $30
Comfort Colors Green Skull Logo $30
Softstyle Midweight Hoodies; Gray & Brown $45
Youth Army Green $20
Stickers & Koozies
Last years merch at a discounted price!

05/16/2026

here’s your chance to win tickets to the upcoming May Powhatan Bullnanza💥

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🤠 winner will be able to pick which night and have 2 free tickets! Giveaway will be drawn at 8PM Tuesday 5/19

💥ready to buy now? check the link below! only a limited amount of advance tickets left at a discounted price of $15!
**we will sell tickets at the gate for $20 the day of the event**

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powhatan-bullnanza-may-22nd-23rd-2026-tickets-1988215456953

01/27/2026

... the 2 0 2 6 Longbranch Rodeo schedule is final! How does 7 dates in the calendar sound? Mark ‘em down and start counting!🤠

Thank you to all of our sponsors, fans, contestants, employees, and supporters! We're excited to see you all in 2026! 💥

11/11/2025

Our October event was extra special this year as we got to host our second sensory friendly "BTS of Rodeo" for our friends over at The Bailey Center for Special Needs - Going Beyond Boundaries! We love getting to be a small part of this mission!

Thank you to everyone that attended and contributed to help make this event possible!

📸: Michael Crowder / VA Rodeo Photography

11/11/2025

2025 was an incredible rodeo season! Thank you to each one of our sponsors, contestants, workers, and fans - none of this would be possible without you! We look forward to planning 2026!

Congratulations to our 2025 Longbranch Rodeo Series Buckle Champions!

Champion Barrel Racer - Reed Dale
Champion Bull Rider - Michael Lane
Crossfire Champion Bull Rider - Jacob Hanshew
Champion Team Ropers Header & Heeler - Steve Haislip & Debbie Haislip
Champion Breakaway Roper - Ryan Jackson
Champion Mini Bull Rider - Simeon White

📸: Michael Crowder / VA Rodeo Photography