DECEMBER 3-12, 2026
2107 Porter Cross Rd
LUGOFF, SOUTH CAROLINA
10 Nights. One Champion. The NFR Experience - Flying E Style
Ten nights of barrel racing, food, drinks, and the National Finals Rodeo on the big screen. Compete in the Flying E Mock NFR, come out for the nightly watch party at The Hangar, or make a night of both.
2026 Mock NFR merch pre-order opens October 1st. Below are the available garments and pricing. The Mock NFR logo and Flying E Performance will NOT change. There MAY be additional sponsor logos added to the merch. We will be selling these items at the event while supplies last. Pre order is a great way to guarantee you get your size! We will NOT stock XL+ at the event. Those sizes MUST be pre-ordered.
Grab a seat, eat, drink, and watch the National Finals Rodeo with us nightly at The Hangar.
Tickets go on sale October 1st. To be guaranteed the size merch you request, you must have your tickets purchased or merch pre-ordered by November 1st.Â
WATCH PARTY GENERAL ADMISSION
General Admission — $10 Online. $11 at the gate.Â
Your General Admission Watch Party ticket includes:
• Nightly Watch Party admission
• Watch Party wristband
• Souvenir 2026 Mock NFR cup
• Unlimited nonalcoholic drink refills in your souvenir cup
• Access to The Hangar for food and drinks
• NFR viewing throughout the night
VIP WATCH PARTY
VIP — $75 Online ONLY. Limited Quantity.Â
Your VIP ticket includes:
• VIP wristband
• Souvenir 2026 Mock NFR cup
• Unlimited nonalcoholic drink refills
• One meal from The Hangar
• Official 2026 Mock NFR hoodie
• Access to the exclusive second-floor VIP patio
The VIP patio will be roped off exclusively for VIP guests and includes comfortable seating, heaters, its own television for NFR viewing, self-serve drinks, and an elevated view of the barrel race.
VIP quantities are limited each night.
THE HANGAR
Come hungry.
The Hangar will be open during the Mock NFR serving food and drinks throughout the evening. Beer, wine & nonalcoholic beverages available.Â
Watch the barrel race, grab dinner, then settle in for the National Finals Rodeo on the big screen.
Additional food and alcoholic beverages are not included with General Admission.
The Hangar offers a variety of food choices from giant soft baked pretzels to braciole inspired steak pinwheels. See The Hangar page for more details.
CHOOSE YOUR NIGHT
Watch Party tickets are sold by individual event date, December 3–12.
Be sure to select the correct night when purchasing your ticket.
Each night will combine Mock NFR barrel racing with the live NFR Watch Party at The Hangar, so whether you’re coming to cheer on a rider, watch the NFR, eat and drink with friends, or all of the above — you’re welcome.
We are a kid friendly facility. Bring the family!Â
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
• Watch Party General Admission may be purchased online or at the gate while available. Online is slightly cheaper.Â
• VIP tickets are online/advance purchase only and quantities are limited.
• Your souvenir cup and wristband are included with your Watch Party ticket for that night.
• Food and alcoholic beverages may be purchased separately from The Hangar unless specifically included with your ticket.
• Regular $5 race admission remains available at the gate for guests who are not joining the Watch Party.
• 2026 Mock NFR merchandise will be available for purchase a the Flying E all week, but pre order is open until November 1 and recommended to ensure you receive the size you want.Â
I WANT TO COMPETE
Ride in the 2026 Flying E Mock NFR and chase the championship across ten nights of competition with nightly 5D races along side the NFR.
Entries open October 1st. To be guaranteed the size merch you request, you must have your entries in or merch pre-ordered by November 1st.Â
MOCK NFR ENTRY PACKAGES
Full Mock NFR Package — $400
Your package includes:
• One Open entry in each of the 10 rounds
• One-time processing fee
• One Mock NFR Average nomination
• 2026 Mock NFR merchandise
• One complimentary meal ticket
Each contestant receives only ONE Average nomination, regardless of how many packages they purchase.
ENTERING WITHOUT A PACKAGE
Contestants who do not purchase a full Mock NFR package may enter individual rounds.
A one-time $20 processing fee applies.
Open Entry Fees
$250 Added — $30
$500 Added — $40
$1,000 Added — $45
Junior Entry — $25
MOCK NFR AVERAGE
The Mock NFR Average rewards consistency across the event — but you do not have to compete all ten nights to qualify.
Average Nomination — $50
Package contestants already have their Average nomination included.
Of each Average nomination:
$30 goes to the Average payout
$20 goes toward Average awards
Contestants must compete in a minimum of five rounds to qualify for the Average.
Your five fastest qualifying runs will determine your final Average time.
If a contestant has multiple runs in the same round, the first drawn run will count toward the Mock NFR Average.
Only runs made after the Average nomination has been paid are eligible to count.
The Average follows the contestant, and each contestant may have only one Average nomination.
PAYOUTS & AWARDS
The Mock NFR will feature 10 rounds of competition, with nightly payouts and awards throughout the event.
Open — 75% payback
Nightly jackpots are paid out in 5D half second split format with a minimum of 50 open entries. If the minimum 50 open entries is not met, the payout will be a 4D half second split with points only given in the 5D towards the 5D average.
Nightly Open entry fees vary based on the amount of added money for that round.
Round-win buckles will be awarded nightly.
The Mock NFR Average will be paid and awarded on a 5D format, with Average buckles and payout based on each contestant’s five fastest qualifying runs.
JUNIOR CLASS
Junior contestants are 15 years old and under as of January 1, 2026.
Juniors will be drawn into the Open and run together.Â
Junior entries may carry over to the Open.Â
ENTRY DEADLINES & REFUNDS
Pre-entry closes November 26, 2026.
On-site entries will be accepted during the event unless otherwise posted.
For package cancellations:
Before December 3: Refund less a 20% office fee
Beginning December 3: 50% refund on each night not competed.Â
No-notice scratches/no-shows: No refund
COMPETITION RULES
The Mock NFR consists of 10 rounds of division races (5D with 50+ open entries or 4D with under 50 open entries).Â
The most recently publicly available NFR barrel-pattern measurements will be used.
The arena will be drug every five runners as conditions allow.
The event will run rain or shine. It is a rodeo after all!Â
All standard Flying E Jackpot & Series General Info & Rules also apply unless a Mock NFR-specific rule or published event information states otherwise.Â
CONTESTANT INFO AT A GLANCE
2107 Porter Cross Rd Lugoff, SC 29078
