Nugget Rodeo at Sunset Rodeo
NUGGET PARTY TIME PRESENTS
NUGGET RODEO
SUNSET RODEO · TAMPA
SAT OCT 3 · NOON-8 PM · 21+ TO DRINK
MECHANICAL BULL · NUGGET WRESTLING · FREE LINE DANCING LESSONS · SPICY NUGGET CONTEST · BEST DRESSED CONTEST · DIPPING SAUCE STATION
DRESS CODE: WEAR RED AND/OR YELLOW
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TICKETS
BUY ONE GET ONE IS SOLD OUT. THE NEXT 100 TICKETS GET PRE-SALE PRICING AT $15. AFTER THOSE 100 IT IS $20.
EVERY TICKET, EVERY TIER, INCLUDES ALL OF THIS
10 chicken nuggets and the custom sauce station, the mechanical bull, nugget wrestling, two free line dancing lessons, the spicy nugget and best dressed contests, DJs plus a live band, and all eight hours. Full breakdown below.
Buy One Get One Free
All 100 are claimed. $20 admitted two people, with everything above for each of them. Pre-sale below is the next best price.
Pre-Sale
Everything on the list above, for five dollars less than General Admission. Only 100 of these exist. When they are gone, it is $20.
General Admission
Everything on the list above. The bull, the wrestling, the free line dancing lessons, both contests, the band, the DJs, your 10 nuggets and the sauce station. Noon till 8.
Nugget Cowpoke VIP
Everything on the list above, plus early entry at 11 AM (a full hour before doors), a cowboy hat, and your own nugget bucket. First on the bull, first at the sauce station.
Nugget Table VIP · Inside
Everything on the list above for 6 to 8 people, all day, plus everything in Nugget Cowpoke VIP for every one of them: 11 AM early entry, cowboy hats, nugget buckets. Plus a bottle, unlimited nuggets all day, a bucket of -196 seltzers, and your own nugget server bringing it all to the table. One price for the table, not per person.
Four inside tables. Same everything as the outside tables, just under a roof.
Nugget Table VIP · Outside
Everything on the list above for 6 to 8 people, all day, plus everything in Nugget Cowpoke VIP for every one of them: 11 AM early entry, cowboy hats, nugget buckets. Plus a bottle, unlimited nuggets all day, a bucket of -196 seltzers, and your own nugget server bringing it all to the table. One price for the table, not per person.
Six outside tables. Open air and under the lights, which is the move once the sun drops and Nuggets After Dark takes over at 5:30.
BUY GOES STRAIGHT TO CHECKOUT.
WHAT EVERY TICKET INCLUDES
- 10 chicken nuggets and the custom sauce station, with sauces made for this event that you cannot get anywhere else
- The mechanical bull, running all day, with a live leaderboard
- Nugget wrestling, also running all day
- Two free line dancing lessons with a real instructor, at 1 PM and 5 PM. No partner, no experience, no signup
- The spicy nugget eating contest at 12:45 and the best dressed contest at 3:30, both free to enter
- DJ Nugget from 11, a live band from 2 to 5, and Nuggets After Dark from 5:30 to last call
- Eight hours, noon to 8, and you can leave and come back all day
10 NUGGETS AND A SAUCE STATION
It's called Nugget Rodeo for a reason. Every single ticket comes with 10 chicken nuggets, and every nugget has somewhere to go: our custom dipping sauce station, stocked with sauces made for this event that you cannot get anywhere else.
Work your way down the line and find your favorite. Then go back for the one you skipped.
THE MAIN EVENTS
ALL INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET
EVENT 01
Mechanical Bull
The bull runs all day with a live leaderboard. Longest ride stays on top until somebody knocks them off. Ride it or film it.
EVENT 02
Nugget Wrestling
Running all day. Exactly what it sounds like. You'll know it when you see it. Bring a change of clothes.
EVENT 03
12:45 PMSpicy Nugget Eating Contest
12:45 PM, early on purpose. Spicy chicken nuggets, eaten competitively, in front of everyone. Come at doors and sign up on site if you think you can hang. Everyone else gets to watch.
EVENT 04
3:30 PMBest Dressed Contest
3:30 PM. Red, yellow, boots, hats, whatever country fit you put together. Judged on the mic in front of the whole rodeo. This is why the dress code exists, so show up dressed.
EVENT 05
FREE ALL DAYLine Dancing Lessons
Two free 30 minute beginner lessons with a real instructor, at 1 PM and 5 PM. No partner, no experience, no signup. Just show up.
EVENT 06
Nuggets After Dark
From 5:30 PM the rodeo grows up. The DJ takes the decks and plays straight through to last call at 8.
EVENT 07
INCLUDED WITH EVERY TICKETSauce Station
Sauce fountains. Custom dipping sauces made for this event that you cannot get anywhere else. Work your way down the line, find your favorite, then go back for the one you skipped.
THE DAY
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE · BULL AND NUGGET WRESTLING RUN ALL DAY
NUGGETS AFTER DARK
From 5:30 the rodeo grows up. The DJ takes the decks and plays straight through to last call at 8.
The bull keeps running and the bar keeps moving with 21+ wristbands from the gate.
AFTER THE RODEO, THE RAVE
Seven hours at Five Bucks Drinkery in downtown St. Pete, 8 PM to 3 AM. Nugget cannons going off all night and nugget fairies making it rain chicken nuggets. Ten nuggets are in your hand the moment you walk in.
Same nuggets, no bull.
WORK THE RODEO
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GOOD TO KNOW
What comes with my ticket?
All of it. Entry for eight hours, 10 chicken nuggets, the custom dipping sauce station, the mechanical bull with its live leaderboard, nugget wrestling, two free line dancing lessons with a real instructor, the spicy nugget eating contest, the best dressed contest, DJ Nugget from 11, a live band from 2 to 5 and Nuggets After Dark until last call. Nugget Cowpoke VIP adds early entry at 11 AM, a cowboy hat and a nugget bucket. Nugget Table VIP is a reserved table for 6 to 8 all day with a bottle, unlimited nuggets, a bucket of -196 seltzers and your own nugget server. There are only 10 tables: 4 inside, 6 outside.
Is there anything I have to pay extra for?
Everything on the list above is included in the price of your ticket. The bar is the only thing you'd spend more on.
What is pre-sale pricing?
The buy one get one run is sold out. The next 100 tickets are pre-sale at $15 instead of $20, and they include everything a General Admission ticket includes. Only 100 exist, and when they are gone the price goes back to $20.
What's the music?
DJ Nugget plays 11 to 2, the live band plays 2 to 5, and the DJ closes it out from 5:30 to last call at 8. All of it is included with your ticket.
Do kids need a ticket?
Yes. Everyone needs a ticket regardless of age, and every ticket includes the 10 nuggets. The day is built for the 21+ crowd, and after 5:30 PM the programming leans adult.
Where do I park?
Parking is limited, so we strongly recommend rideshare. Drop off and pick up at 302 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606. If you do drive, come early and plan on street or nearby lot parking.
Can I leave and come back?
Yes. Re-entry is allowed all day. Keep your wristband on and you can come and go.
How do I get in with my ticket?
Your order confirmation email is your ticket. Bring it up on your phone at the gate and our check-in crew will scan you in. No printing needed.
Tell me about the sauce station.
A full station of custom dipping sauces made specifically for this event. You won't find them anywhere else, and they're free with your ticket. Your 10 nuggets are the delivery vehicle.
What is nugget wrestling?
Wrestling, nugget style. It runs all day and it's included. Come watch, or get in there. Either way, don't wear anything you love.
How does the mechanical bull work?
It runs all day, it's included with your ticket, and there's a live leaderboard. Post a time, and your name sits on that board until somebody rides longer. No finals, no rematch, just the board.
How does the spicy nugget eating contest work?
12:45 PM, so come at doors if you want a shot. Spicy chicken nuggets, eaten competitively, on the mic in front of the whole rodeo. Free to enter, sign up on site day of. Spots are limited and it's exactly as brutal as it sounds, so know your heat tolerance before you put your name down.
How does the Best Dressed contest work?
3:30 PM, on the mic in front of everyone, free to enter. Red and/or yellow plus your best country fit. No signup, we pull people straight out of the crowd, so wear the outfit all day if you want a shot at it.
What is Nuggets After Dark?
From 5:30 PM the rodeo shifts up a gear. The DJ takes over and plays through to last call at 8, with the room leaning adult.
Is this event 21+?
The bar is 21+ with valid ID, and you get a wristband at the gate so you only show your ID once. Everyone needs a ticket regardless of age. After 5:30 PM the programming leans adult.
What do I wear?
Red and/or yellow, plus whatever country fit you've got. Boots and hats encouraged. There's a Best Dressed contest at 3:30 PM, so it actually counts.
How does buy one get one free work?
It is sold out. The first 100 tickets were buy one get one free: $20 admitted two people, with the full day included for each. Those are gone. The next 100 tickets are pre-sale at $15, and after those it is regular $20 admission.
Do the line dancing lessons cost anything?
No. Two free 30 minute lessons, at 1 PM and 5 PM, included with every ticket. No partner or experience needed.
What if it rains?
Sunset Rodeo is mostly covered, so the rodeo runs rain or shine.
Is there another Nugget Party Time event coming up?
Yes. Nugget Rave is Saturday November 14 at Five Bucks Drinkery in downtown St. Pete, 8 PM to 3 AM, 21+. Nugget cannons, nugget fairies and 10 chicken nuggets with every ticket.
Can I volunteer, shoot content, or sponsor?
Yes. Sign up right here and tell us which one, or email Info@NuggetPartyTime.com.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Only if it hasn't sold out. Buying online is the only guarantee, and pre-sale pricing is online only.
What's the refund policy?
It's right here.
PRE-SALE $15 · 8 HOURS · ALL INCLUDED