When professional bull riders and bronc busters hit the sand at Wildwood Beach, it creates one of the Jersey Shore’s most unique spectacles — the Stampede Rodeo & Bulls on the Beach transforms our pristine coastline into an authentic Western arena just steps from the Atlantic Ocean.

What Makes Bulls on the Beach Special

• The Stampede Rodeo & Bulls on the Beach brings Western-style rodeo competition to Wildwood Beach, featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and bronc riding in an arena set up on the sand.
• This two-day event features traditional rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback riding, and barrel racing.
• A temporary arena with bleacher seating is set up on the beach, offering close-up views and photo opportunities with the ocean as a backdrop.

What to Expect at Stampede Rodeo

Each day includes rodeo competition along with pre-show entertainment, vendor booths, and meet-and-greet opportunities with riders. The beach setting offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

• Two days of competition on May 15-16, 2026, with traditional rodeo events plus specialty acts
• Bleacher seating positioned directly on Wildwood Beach
• Pre-show entertainment featuring live country music, mechanical bull rides, and Western demonstrations
• On-site vendors offering food and Western merchandise
• Meet-and-greet sessions with riders, autograph signings, and photo opportunities

Pack sunscreen and beach chairs, dress in layers for cool ocean breezes, and wear closed-toe shoes for walking on the sand.

Where to Stay for Stampede Rodeo & Bulls on the Beach

The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. Some properties close for part of the off-season, so check dates when you book.

The Coastal Collection