110th Annual Makawao Rodeo July 2-5 at Oskie Rice Arena

110 Years of Tradition

Celebrate 110 years of Kaonoulu Ranch and 250 years of freedom with us at the 4th of July Makawao Stampede 2026!

The 4th of July Makawao Stampede and the Oskie Rice Memorial Rodeo are upcountry Maui’s most anticipated annual events that celebrate paniolo culture, neighbor ranches, cowboys, and community building. This year’s events will feature almost 300 competitors from across Hawai’i and around the country.

More than Rodeo

The 4th of July Makawao Stampede 2026, one of Upcountry Maui’s most anticipated annual events, will kick off on Friday, July 3, 2026, with the Bull Bash, followed by the first night performance on Saturday, the 4th of July, and commencing with the Championship Performance on Sunday, July 5th. This year’s events will feature over 300 competitors from around the world battling for buckles in extreme sporting events like Bull Riding, Double Mugging, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, Match Barrel Racing, and more!

This three-day event features family fun in our Fan Field with bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, and live entertainment!

The Makawao Stampede has grown from a local ranching competition into an internationally recognized event that attracts competitors from Hawaii, the mainland United States, and Australia, making it a cornerstone of Pacific rodeo culture. The Makawao Stampede will showcase skills such as Po’o Wai U (Hawaiian-style cattle roping) not seen anywhere else in the world.

Embrace the opportunity to connect with Hawaii’s ranching traditions and prepare to experience the aloha spirit and cowboy skills that have made this 70-year tradition one of the Pacific’s premier cultural celebrations. Get tickets here

Date: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 to Sunday, July 5th, 2026

Cost: Free to $150

Categories: Contests / Games / Pageants, Animal Related Event, Outdoor or Beach Event, Sports

Oskie Rice Arena located at Olinda Rd, Makawao, HI 96768   in Upcountry