Southwest District Livestock Show & Rodeo

The Mission of the Southwest District Livestock Show, Inc. is to foster opportunities for 4-H and FFA youth from across a seven-parish area to develop life skills through raising and exhibiting livestock projects.  Area youth gain knowledge and skills such as responsibility, communication, record keeping, and leadership through this process.  The Southwest District Livestock show supports these area youth with scholarships, awards, and prize premium monies to encourage participation - awarding over $75,000 annually to participants in these activities. Each year, more than 1,800 youth participate, exhibiting over 3,000 head of livestock.

2025 Southwest District Livestock Show Schedule

Rodeo performances are Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 2 PM & 7:30 PM. Get your tickets here!

Below are the 2025 Rodeo Week Highlights - See the full schedule​

Monday, Jan 27

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM   Miss Rodeo America & Miss Rodeo Louisiana Autograph Session at Big Daddy's Sports Grill (1737 W. Sale Rd., Lake Charles, LA)

Tuesday, Jan 28

8:00 AM    FREE Pancake Breakfast at Southern Spice [First 50 People Receive A Free Rodeo Ticket]  (3901 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA)

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM   Miss Rodeo America & Miss Rodeo Louisiana Autograph Session at Mr. Gatti's Pizza (3522 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Miss Rodeo America & Miss Rodeo Louisiana Autograph Session at Texas Roadhouse (3431 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA)

Thursday, Jan 30

​4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Rodeo Clown Dusty Meyers Autograph Session at Patton's Western Wear (3620 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA)

5:00 PM   Western Heritage Rodeo Parade Begins-Sponsored by "Stitch" Guillory (The Parade begins at corner of Lagrange & Patrick St, travels west on Lagrange to Ryan St, and then south on Ryan St to McNeese Stadium)

6:00 PM   Burton Coliseum Doors open for rodeo fan seating

7:15 PM   Mutton Bustin' Burton Coliseum

7:30 PM   JOHN DEERE SUNSHINE SWD RODEO BEGINS

Friday, Jan 31

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Bullfighters Autograph Session at Boot Barn (2990 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA)

6:00 PM    Burton Coliseum doors open for rodeo fan seating

7:15 PM    Mutton Bustin' Begins

7:30 PM    JOHN DEERE SUNSHINE SWD RODEO BEGINS

Saturday, Feb 1 (MATINEE)

12:30 PM  Burton Coliseum doors open for rodeo fan seating

1:45 PM    Mutton Bustin' Begins Burton Coliseum 

2:00 PM    JOHN DEERE SUNSHINE SWD RODEO BEGINS

​Saturday, Feb 1 (EVENING)

6:00 PM    Burton Coliseum doors open for rodeo fan seating

6:35 PM    Venture Global Finale Night Pre-Show Begins 

BARBE HIGH SCHOOL ROCK BAND - "The Last Hour" performs         

7:15 PM    Mutton Bustin' Begins

7:30 PM   JOHN DEERE SUNSHINE SWD RODEO BEGINS

Visit www.lakecharlesrodeo.com to learn more about the parade, trail ride, Mutton Bustin', Miss Rodeo LA, performers and more.