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Southeast Xtravaganza

BBR Southeast Xtravaganza

Shelbyville, TN
February 19-22, 2026
$35,000 Added Money!

 

Event Information

Exhibitions

  • $8ea. (purchase online – Monday, February 16 @ 10am CDT)

BBR Select Open 5D

  • Open to Current BBR Members Only
  • $50 Entry Fee - $20 Discount for Gold Card Members!
  • $5000 Added Money
  • Top 8 from each division qualify for Main Event Finals (must be entere in Main Event to qualify)
  • American Rodeo Qualifier rolls to BBR Select Open 5D

American Qualifier Rodeo

  • $500 Entry Fee
  • Qualifier for 2026 American Rodeo East Region
  • American Rodeo Qualifier rolls to BBR Select Open 5D
  • Entries for American Rodeo Qualifier must be made online at BetterBarrelRaces.com. Books close Monday (Feb 16) at 5pm Central.

Main Event Open 5D

  • $250 Entry Fee
  • $20,000 Added Money
  • Entry includes two (2) Qualifying Rounds and Finals Round
  • Top 16 from each division of each Qualifying Round advance to Finals Round (Contestants qualifying from BBR Select race will be skipped and Main Event Qualifying contestants will move up.)
  • Big Spender High Stakes, Futurity Fast Time & Rider Age Sidepots available

Big Spender High Stakes Sidepot

  • $250 Entry Fee
  • $3500 Added Money
  • Must be entered in Main Event Open 5D
  • Fastest Time from Main Event Qualifying Rounds
  • 4D Format (1/2 second splits)

Futurity Fast Time Sidepot

  • $150 Entry Fee
  • $5000 Added Money
  • Open to horses 5yrs or younger who have not been entered in barrel competition prior to Nov 15, 2025
  • Must be entered in Main Event Open 5D
  • Rider must have current BBR Futurity Riders Guild membership
  • Fastest Time from Main Event Qualifying Rounds
  • 2D Progressive Format (full second split)

Rider Incentive Sidepots

  • $50 Entry Fee/run
  • Youth/17U - Adult - Senior/50+ Age Group Sidepots
  • Based on rider age as of January 1st
  • $500 Added Money for each age group
  • Must be entered in Main Event Open 5D
  • Times carry from Main Even Qualifying Rounds
  • Single payout over two days - can win on each run.

Stalls, Shavings & RV Hookups

  • Stalls (Thurs-Sun) - $75
  • Pre-Ordered Shavings - $9 ea.
  • RV Hookups (water/electric) - $55/night  Call (405) 230-7167 ext 516 or email for RV reservations

2026 Event Schedule

Thursday - February 19

  • 8am - Gates Open for Arrival (Contact BBR Office at (405) 230-7167x501 to make arrangements if you wish to arrive prior to this time!)
  • 10pm-2pm - Open Exhibitions (Purchase Online Here - Sales begin Feb 16 at 10am CDT)
  • 3pm - BBR Select Open 5D
  • 7pm - American Qualifier (follows draw #200)
      ~ BBR Select Open 5D (following American Qualifier if necessary)
  • 8pm - BBR Members Only Reception

Friday - February 20

  • 10am - Main Event Open 5D - Qualifying Round 1

Saturday - February 21

  • 10am - Main Event Open 5D - Qualifying Round 2

Sunday - February 22

  • 8am - Church Services
  • 10am - Main Event Open 5D - Finals Round

Entry Forms & Deadlines

Entry Deadlines

  • Books will open for enties and stalls approximate 6-8 weeks prior to event.
  • Mail-in Postmark & Online without Late Fee - Feb 2, 2026   (Note: After this you can still online enter online or on-site)
  • Deadline to withdraw with partial refund. - Feb 11, 2026  - No refunds past this date!
  • Online Entry cutoff to be included in early draw - Feb 14, 2026   (Note: Early draw will be posted online a couple days later. Online entries are still open but will be place in late draw.)
  • Books Close for American Contender entries and Online Entries Close temporarily - Feb 16, 2026
  • Online Entries re-open for late entries, etc. - Feb 17, 2026
  • Books close for each race with 1st runner unless otherwise noted in rules.

Download Printable Entry Form (PDF)

Online Entry - Coming Soon
NOTE: Late Entries can be made online.  Please come to show office for any changes or to add sidepots, etc.  Please note books close with first runner of each class unless otherwise listed above.  Sidepots can be added in show office prior to your run!

Complete Barrel Race Rules/Conditions (PDF)

Vendors & Advertising Opportunities

  • Vendors and Companies interested in participating or advertising opportunities at this event should contact Amy Wood at (405) 230-7167x513 or email amy@betterbarrelraces.com.