OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Get ready for two nights of adrenaline and country hits as Ocala welcomes the Bull Bash & Country Music Festival for the very first time on June 20 and 21, 2025, at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion.

Produced by Tampa Bay Rodeo, Inc., this high-energy event features professional bull riding, live country music, local vendors, and festival-style fun — all in one ticket.

“The Bull Bash & Country Music Festival has been a huge success in Tampa, and we’ve heard from many fans in Ocala who’ve been asking for an event like this closer to home,” said Ryan Henning, event producer and owner of Tampa Bay Rodeo. “With consistent sellouts in Tampa and strong demand in the Ocala area, it’s the perfect time to bring the experience to a new audience that shares the same passion for our events.”

Bull rider in protective gear rides a bucking bull during a nighttime rodeo event with spectators watching from behind the gate.
Cowboy in a leather vest and cowboy hat rides a bucking spotted bull as rodeo staff and spectators watch from the gate area.
Riders, bulls, and brave distractions — the Tampa Bay Rodeo brings nonstop action to the arena ahead of Ocala’s first-ever Bull Bash & Country Music Festival on June 20–21, 2025. Courtesy: Ryan Henning

Festival highlights

  • Friday, June 20: Multi-platinum band Lonestar headlines
  • Saturday, June 21: Chart-topping group Parmalee takes the stage
  • Live pre-show performances: Florida’s own Crossfire Creek Band kicks off both nights at 5:30 p.m.
  • Bull Bash begins at 7 p.m., followed by headline acts
  • Food, cold beer, mechanical bull rides, and local vendors on site

About the artists

  • Lonestar: Known for their signature blend of honky-tonk and country-pop, Lonestar has scored 10 Billboard No. 1 hits, released 22 charting singles, and earned three platinum albums. Their newest album, Iconic, Vol. 1, reimagines classic female rock anthems with a country twist.
  • Parmalee: With over a billion streams and five No. 1 hits, Parmalee’s latest album Fell in Love with a Cowgirl (April 2025) features the rising single “Cowgirl,” continuing their run as a fan favorite in modern country.
Win a pair of tickets to Ocala’s Bull Bash! Enter here through June 6th.

Know before you go

  • Tickets are on sale at TampaRodeo.com
  • Early bird pricing (available through June 5):
    • $50 for Friday, June 20
    • $55 for Saturday, June 21
  • General admission seating only (bleachers or bring-your-own-chair section)
  • Free parking opens at 4 p.m.; Gates open at 5 p.m.

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