Ann Arbor, MI — As part of its year-long Bicentennial celebration, Washtenaw County is inviting residents from across the community to come together for an evening of free family fun, agricultural education, and rodeo excitement at the Washtenaw County Youth Rodeo, taking place on Friday, June 26 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds from 3 – 9 PM.

 The County has partnered with MSU Extension and 4H to celebrate the County’s rich agricultural heritage while creating opportunities for residents from urban, suburban, and rural communities to connect and experience an important part of Washtenaw County’s history and culture. 

“From our earliest days 200 years ago to the thriving communities we know today, agriculture has played a vital role in shaping Washtenaw County,” said Katie Scott, Chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. “This event is an opportunity to celebrate that legacy while bringing together residents from every corner of our county for an evening of fun, learning, and community.”

The event is being presented in partnership with Next Generation Bull Riding, which will bring amateur and professional bull riders to the arena, including professional rider and Saline native Matt Allgood. Prior to the rodeo, families can enjoy a community festival featuring food trucks, hands-on activities, live music, line dancing, and educational exhibits highlighting agriculture and youth development programs.

Washtenaw County invites all residents to join for free, and while an RSVP is not required, it is strongly encouraged: https://bit.ly/youthrodeo

Event Schedule
3:00 PM – Doors Open
3:00 – 6:00 PM – Line dancing, MSU Extension and 4H exhibits, face painting, petting zoo, inflatable games, and food vendors (with free options) 
6:30 PM. – Dwayne Spaw Concert and Rodeo Introduction
7:00 PM – Rodeo Begins
9:00 PM. – Event Concludes

The Washtenaw County Bicentennial celebrates 200 years of history, community, innovation, and progress. Through events held throughout 2026, residents are invited to reflect on the County’s past, celebrate its present, and imagine its future