Taralga, it’s time to pull on your best pair of boots and tuck your hat low — the 2026 Taralga Australia Day Rodeo has officially found its match in the arena.
We’re proud to announce Baxter Boots as Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2026 event, set to raise dust, heart rates and the occasional eyebrow at Taralga Showground on Sunday 25 January 2026.
This partnership celebrates shared values of grit, craftsmanship, and community. Baxter Boots and Taralga Rodeo both stand for doing things properly, backing regional Australia, and not being afraid of a bit of dust.
Chair of the Taralga Rodeo Committee, Jason Chalker, said:
“Taralga is built on authenticity. Baxter Boots doesn’t pretend to make tough boots – they just do it. It’s a match made in dust, sweat and stock saddle leather.”
“Besides, every rodeo needs boots that can run from bulls, kick pen-gates shut and still look respectable at the bar afterward. We’re delighted Baxter Boots has agreed to take on the job”.
The event will proudly run as the 2026 Baxter Boots Taralga Australia Day Rodeo.
A full weekend program kicking off with:
Saturday 24th January:
- Cattle Dog Trials
Sunday 25th January:
🐎 Rodeo action
🎠 Kids entertainment
🐂 Mechanical Bull
🧢 Retail Stalls
🌭 Food, fun & country atmosphere
🎤 Live Band after Rodeo
"Stockade Bar"
Monday 26th January:
- Gymkhana
Forgot your boots? - we’ll have the Newmarket Saddlery Semi on site to help you out.
Tough boots. Strong town. One cracking rodeo.
Full Program coming soon.
Entries for the rodeo via the ABCRA website.
For more information visit our website https://www.taralgarodeo.com.au
Or contact Secretary, Mikayla Keith on 0490 346 195 or via email taralgarodeo2@gmail.com