BBR Southeast Xtravaganza
Shelbyville, TN
February 19-22, 2026
$35,000 Added Money!
Thank to our sponsors and all the contestants that made our inaugural event a success!
Mark you calendars for the 2027 Southeast Xtravaganza
February 18-21, 2027
2026 Southeast Xtravaganza Official Results
- Members Select Night (Thursday)
- Main Event (Friday-Sunday)
Event Information
Exhibitions
- $8ea.
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 (purse split 30/30/40%)
- 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, Stall Mats & RV Hookups
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!)
- 10am-2pm - Open Exhibitions (Sold Out)
- 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 9, 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.
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.