Grass Roots Rodeo 2026

An afternoon and evening at Pinkland Park for the rodeo, followed by live music from The Wet Whistles.

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Grass Roots Rodeo arena beneath the sunset at Pinkland Park

10 Oct2026 event date

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Event story

Rodeo first, then The Wet Whistles

On Saturday 10 October I headed to Pinkland Park in Thornlands for Grass Roots Rodeo 2026.

The rodeo filled the afternoon and carried on as the sun dropped behind the arena. It made for a good local night out and the changing light gave the arena a pretty impressive backdrop.

Once the rodeo finished, The Wet Whistles took over the stage. I joked afterwards that it felt like a Wet Whistles concert with a rodeo as the opening act, which is probably the simplest way to sum up the night.

This entry keeps the story straightforward: rodeo action, a great sunset over Pinkland Park and live music to finish.

Event gallery

From the arena to the stage

A selection from the original photos, covering the rodeo, the evening atmosphere and The Wet Whistles live after the arena action.

Grass Roots Rodeo arena beneath an orange sunset — The rodeo arena as the sun dropped behind Pinkland Park.

Bull riding action at Grass Roots Rodeo 2026 — Rodeo action in the arena.

The Grass Roots Rodeo arena after sunset — The arena under lights after sunset.

The Wet Whistles performing at Pinkland Park — The Wet Whistles taking over the stage after the rodeo.

Shane and an adult companion at Grass Roots Rodeo 2026 — A quick photo during the evening.