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Schedule
| Day / Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| THU OCT 22 · 5:00P | Grounds open for all contestant arrivals |
| THU · 6:00-10:00P | Exhibitions, NO pre-sales, cash at the gate |
| FRI OCT 23 · 8:00A-12:00P | Exhibitions, presold via the GFB store |
| FRI · 12:00P | All late entries and changes close for the event |
| FRI · 1:00P | 1st Go Round, Early 100 Open 5D |
| FRI · 3:00P (not before) | Resume 1st Go Round Open 5D (101-end); youth-only entries draw with 1st Go Open |
| FRI · 7:00P | Following 1st go: 2026 Championship Tour Awards · Annual Memorial Awards + Trick or Treat - Deck the stalls, halls and vendors! |
| SAT OCT 24 · 8:00A | Youth Showdown Round |
| SAT · 10:00A (not before) | 2nd Go Round Open 5D + Adult/Masters - 2D Open Poles follow Rd2 - Showdown Youth/Adult/Masters awards + Fast Times Rd1 & Rd2 awards to follow |
| SUN OCT 25 · 7:00A | Open 4D Consolation Round, D winners earn a Wild Card into the Showdown Finals |
| SUN · ~9:30A | Approximate time - Showdown Finals Round (follows consolation round) will not start before 9:30A · Awards presentation ~10 min after the Finals conclude. MUST BE PRESENT to receive your awards! |
Show schedule subject to change, follow our Facebook page for updates.
Entry Fees & Extras
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open 5D Showdown | $200 | 2 go rounds + Finals or 4D Consolation |
| Open 4D Average Side Pot | $50 | Pays on 1st & 2nd go times |
| Youth 4D Showdown | $70 | 2 go's + average |
| Adult 4D Showdown | $70 | 2 go's + average |
| Masters 4D Showdown | $45 | 1-run showdown (carries from Open Go 2) |
| Open 2D Pole Bending | $45 | 2-second split |
| Coulda Woulda Shoulda Insurance | $35 | Insure 1st & 2nd Open go runs |
| Processing fee | $10 | Per rider/day, CC/ACH fees non-refundable |
| Stall (incl. 2 bags shavings) | $95 | No outside shavings, only entered horses |
| Extra shavings | $10 | Per bag |
| Electric site (Thu-Sun) | $105 | Limited, no waiting list |
| Exhibitions | $5 | Fri presold online, Thu cash at gate |
| Jump-out fee | $20 | Per rider/weekend |
| Tie-out (if stalls sell out) | $50 | Per rider, max $100 per trailer. Designated areas only. |
Classes, Added Money & Payout
Added money is advertised and subject to change, see the current contestant guide for final details.
$15,000 Added
Open 5D Showdown · $200
2 go rounds + Finals or 4D Consolation. Added: $4,000 each go, $1,000 4D Consolation, $6,000 Finals. Shiloh Saddles to Showdown Champions. Awards top 5 each D.
$1,000 Added
Open 4D Average Side Pot · $50
Pays on 1st & 2nd go times.
$2,000 Added
Youth 4D Showdown · $70
2 go's + average. Youth class carries to Open go's 1 & 2. Awards top 3 each D in average.
$2,000 Added
Adult 4D Showdown · $70
2 go's + average (carry-over from Open go 1 & 2). Awards top 3 each D in average.
$500 Added
Masters 4D Showdown · $45
1-run showdown (carries from Open go 2). Champion awards.
$300 Added
Open 2D Pole Bending · $45
2D, 2-second split. Penalties: 1 down pole +5, 2 or more = NT.
$200 Added
Coulda Woulda Shoulda Insurance · $35
Insure your 1st & 2nd Open go runs. Paid on 4D format (no time for a down barrel).
Payback: 100% of added money paid back as advertised. A minimum of 75% of entry fees is jackpotted. Open 5D fee split: each go 27%, 4D Consolation 6%, Finals 40%. Aged classes pay 50% of jackpotted fees to each go. Youth & Adult championships are based on the average of 1st & 2nd go times (awards only on average).
Entry, Deadlines & Rules
Deadlines (CST)
Class entries & the stall store open Sept 28 @ 5:00 PM. Mailed-check entries must be postmarked by Oct 9. Pre-entries close Oct 16 @ midnight; late entries open Oct 22 @ 8:00 AM and all late entries and changes close Fri, Oct 23 @ 12:00 PM (noon). Class entries go through SaddleBook; stalls & extras on the GFB store.
How to qualify
Enter 3 GFB Showdown-approved runs during the qualifying period (Nov 1, 2025 to Sept 26, 2026). View qualifiers.
Showdown Rules
Competition Rules
- Standard Go For Broke Productions event rules apply. Read the full Event Rules.
- Dress code: jeans, boots and a long-sleeve shirt required. Hats and helmets are optional. Baseball caps and visors are not allowed.
- Open 5D Showdown Round: clean slate format, random draw.
Open Showdown Qualification
- Open 5D Showdown Round: clean slate format, random draw.
- GFB Championship Tour Open top 5 at year end earn an automatic Wild Card into the Showdown Round.
- Riders advance per entries:
- 146 to 200 entries: 8 per D, per go
- 201 to 245 entries: 10 per D, per go
- 246 to 300 entries: 12 per D, per go
- 301 to 350 entries: 14 per D, per go
- Youth and Adult average D winners are awarded an Open Showdown Wild Card (if entered in the Open).
Consolation Round
- Any Open entry not qualifying for the Finals will automatically be entered in the Consolation Round.
- The same horse and rider must run in the Consolation Round.
- 4D winners advance as Wild Cards to the Finals (last drag).
Refunds: deadline Oct 15 @ midnight. Email goforbrokebarrelrace@gmail.com, subject "Refund request" (include contestant & horse name). Refunds are 90% of entry cost; the $10/rider/day processing fee and CC/ACH fees are non-refundable.
Dress code: jeans, boots, and a long-sleeve shirt required; hats and helmets optional; baseball caps and visors are not allowed. Read the full Event Rules & Guidelines →
Waivers & Disclosure
By entering this event you agree: you are responsible for reading, understanding, and following all event rules. Participation in equine events involves inherent risks that you voluntarily accept. Go For Broke Productions, its staff and associates are not liable for any accident, injury, theft, death, or property damage while attending, competing, camping, or spectating. GFBP reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant at any time.
Equine Activity Liability Notice: under Iowa Code Chapter 673, Wisconsin Statute §895.481, and the Illinois Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Proper supervision of minors is required at all times.
Location & Stalls
Stalls & RV
Stalls $95 (includes 2 bags shavings), 281 available in one barn. No outside shavings allowed; extra bags $10 each. Only horses entered may reserve, no tack stalls. Immediate family may buy together, and you may list one hauling buddy per entry (not a guarantee you will be stalled together). If stalls sell out, a waiting list opens (not a guarantee).
Electric $105 Thu-Sun (limited, no waiting list). Jump-out $20 per rider. Reserve everything on the GFB store, opening Sept 28 @ 5:00 PM CST.
Grounds & Barn Maps
Find your barn, stall and campsite. The grounds and parking map shows first, then the campsites and each barn layout.
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Event Sponsors
Support from the Inside Out.
Resolvet by Hagyard, proud Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Showdown Finals.
