Flora Bama Bulls on the Beach

Bulls on the Beach is one of Flora-Bama's annual events that draws in a great crowd to watch three days of live rodeo action with professional bull riders from around the country.

Flora Bama Bulls on the Beach

• Date - September 10-12, 2026
• Location - Flora-Bama
• Tickets - This is a ticketed event! Make sure to buy tickets before they sell out

Flora Bama Bulls on the Beach is a fantastic Fall Event that you do not want to miss. It is hard to describe the thrill of watching bull riding so close to you in what you know is the Flora Bama Parking lot the majority of the year.

Many of the cowboys have been coming to this event for years. They come from all over the country to compete to win Bulls on the Beach. It is a family event with lots of kids cheering for the cowboys and the rodeo clowns who come out and sign autographs during the event.

Adults will love the atmosphere, live music inside the Flora-Bama, and thrills of watching bull riding.

Bulls on the Beach Schedule

• 5pm - Flora-Bama doors open
• 6 pm - Gates open
• 8 pm - Rodeo begins
• 9:45 pm - Rodeo normally ends

Schedule may be weather-dependent if there is lightning or other inclement weather in the area.

Theme Nights

• Thursday - Camo Cowboy
• Friday - Patriotic Tribute
• Saturday - 90's Country

Here's a look at the 2026 theme nights. We will update this as soon as we hear the 2027 theme nights.

Bulls on the Beach Seating

Seating is first-come first-serve! There is bleacher seating around ¾ off the Rodeo Ring providing great views of the entire event.

Gates open a couple of hours before the event starts so you can find your seat and make sure it has the view you are looking for. We highly suggest arriving early to get a seat if you have multiple people or want a specific views.

Grab a Bushwacker and burger from the bar and enjoy dinner before the show starts.

Why you will love Bulls on the Beach

• Three nights of professional bull riding right on the sand next to the world-famous Flora-Bama
• Thursday is Kids' Night, with a coloring contest and a bike giveaway for one lucky boy and girl 12 and under
• Fun themed nights each evening give you a reason to dress up
• Live music before the rodeo action starts each night
• A portion of ticket proceeds benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• A true only-in-Flora-Bama experience you won't find anywhere else on the coast

Plan ahead to attend the Flora Bama Mullet Toss in April!

Things to know when planning a visit

Address - Flora Bama Lounge and Package 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, FL. 32507

Tickets - Tickets are required to enter the event. Membership cards do not provide free entry to this event. They will check your tickets and have you enter through a specific entrance to get to Bulls on the Beach. Tickets must be purchased online and will not be sold at the door.

Tickets are sold by the day, there are not 3-day tickets. Make sure to bring your ID and the digital ticket that is sent to your phone or print a copy of it. Screen shots of the tickets will not work.

Accessibility - The event is held in the parking area of the Flora Bama. The ground is uneven with some big divets in areas that could be difficult to manuever. The main seating is bleachers with a few rows of folding chairs in a section.

If you require ADA Seating reach out to the events team at the Flora-Bama for assistance prior to the event.

Plus Size Seating -Bleacher seating

Dress Code/Suggestions - Theme night specific, rodeo chic, casual, and really a mix of everything combined. We do suggest wearing closed toed shoes. The arena is a parking area covered in dirt. If it has rained there will be mud and puddles in the area.

Pets - Pets are not allowed at the event

Parking  - Parking at the event can be difficult. If you can get dropped off and picked up it will be easier than trying to get a close parking space unless you want to arrive really early.

Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Alabama Point East - A Gulf State Park beach access with over 6,000 feet of wide white sand, just 0.3 miles from the Perdido Pass Bridge.

Flora-Bama Ole River Grill - The Flora-Bama's waterfront restaurant right on Ole River with gorgeous water views.

Flora-Bama Yacht Club - Another iconic Flora-Bama venue steps from the main lounge, right on the water.

Perdido Key State Park - Gorgeous white sand beaches and protected dunes just across the state line in Florida.

Islander Food Shack - A fun beach vibe restaurant just down the road on Perdido Key.

Lillian's Pizza - Epic thin crust or pan crust pizza on Perdido Key.

Hub Stacey's at the Point - A large outdoor deck with great food and drinks on Perdido Key.

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