“In our 106th year” producing pro rodeos across the Midwest we are extremely proud that Big Hat Rodeo LLC is still entirely owned and operated by the Calzavara family!

Thank You! Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau!

We offer advertising support and can furnish you with a complete promotional package featuring everything you’ll need. You’ll get a checklist of “things to do” prior to your rodeo with a suggested timetable, a list of fun promotional activities you can choose from and a terrific rodeo action DVD. Most importantly, we have a staff of rodeo professionals who are available to answer questions, offer suggestions and just listen to help minimize costs and maximize revenues.

Please call Lenora at 815-823-3245 (mobile) or email us at info@bighatrodeo.com

Several Big Hat Rodeo performances are made possible through the generous support of Burris Equipment. Burris Equipment offers the top brands in construction and Landscape equipment including: CASE, VENTRAC, WACKER NEUSON, AVANT, STIHL, SMITHCO, AND MANY MORE.

BIG HAT RODEO features a rare combination of traditional events paired with spectacular bucking livestock, the hottest specialty acts, synchronized music, hilarious, family-friendly clowns, non-stop excitement, and tons of surprises…all guaranteed to provide the highest quality family entertainment. Current and former World Champions and members of the prestigious Top 15 in the nation, as well as today’s hottest contenders, choose Big Hat rodeos to enter, year after year.

We are the Midwest’s Premier Pro Rodeo Company providing family fun entertainment in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky & Missouri area!

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When you are looking for a lot more than just another rodeo, make your rodeo a Big Hat Phenomenon. If you have any questions, please contact us today!

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