Angola Prison Rodeo Returns With Thrilling Events This October

ANGOLA, La. (KMDL-FM) - The Angola Prison Rodeo, where inmates compete in several classic cowboy events, will be returning this fall, and tickets are now on sale.

The event is scheduled to take place every Sunday in October on the grounds of the historic West Feliciana Parish-based prison.

Inmate Cowboys Take Center Stage

Inmate cowboys compete in a slew of traditional and unique rodeo events. Like a traditional rodeo, you'll see things like bull riding and barrel racing.

Classic Events Meet Wild Twists

And then on the more unique side, you'll see Convict Poker, where four cowboys play poker seated at a table with a loose bull, and the last one sitting wins.

Then there are events like Wild Cow Milking, Bust Out, Wild Horse Race, Bull-Dogging, and more.

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Crowd Favorite: Guts and Glory

The grand finale and most infamous event at the rodeo is Guts and Glory. That's where a poker chip is fastened to the head of a huge longhorn bull and released into the arena as inmates scramble to snatch the chip and win the monetary prize.

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Beyond the Arena: Music, Crafts, and Culture

Rodeo fans can also listen to inmate bands and shop for prisoner-made arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, woodwork, and more.

“On behalf of my entire team, we would like to extend a warm welcome to citizens near and far to come out and enjoy the rodeo by purchasing your tickets right now,” Louisiana State Penitentiary Warden Darrel Vannoy said.

Supporting Inmate Programs Through Ticket Sales

Proceeds of ticket sales from the Angola Prison Rodeo benefit the Inmate Welfare Fund, which funds recreational and educational programs for inmates.

How to Get Your Rodeo Tickets

Rodeo tickets are on sale now for $20 per person. Children 2 years and under are free as long as they sit on an adult's lap.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Angola Prison Rodeo office at (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by visiting this website.