FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The World’s Richest Youth Rodeo Returns to Shawnee: 34th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo Kicks Off July 12 Action from the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) Photo: Clayton Hibler Jennings Rodeo Photography SHAWNEE, Okla. — The future stars of professional rodeo are heading to Oklahoma next week as the 34th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) takes over the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from July 12 through July 17, 2026. Wi

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International Finals Youth Rodeo brings in some of the world’s best young rodeo talent with the Heart of OK expo as their battleground.

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An Empty Buildings Tour in Downtown Shawnee in October invites the public to tour vacant and underused downtown buildings to see their potential for new businesses, housing, and creative uses.

There is so much fall fun for the family in Shawnee! Learn about one of the nearly 50 fall festivals or other autumn fun activities!

Fireflight Balloon Fest is going into its fourth year of family-friendly entertainment. Watch hot-air balloons fill the sky!

Shawnee offers a wide variety of events year-round. Celebrations of the arts and cultures, showing off classic cars, rodeo competitions,...