Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo
THE Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo
September 24, 25, & 26 – 2026
Get ready for Rodeo Heritage Days y’all!
Welcome to the COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD and thank you for celebrating RODEO HERITAGE DAYS! Annually held the last full week of September, enjoy activities like: a county team roping, mutton bustin, rodeo queen contest, 5K, rodeo parade, fashion show, and more will take place in the #Cowboy Capital! The 2nd Annual Cowboy Capital of the World RANCH RODEO will be held the first weekend with the PRCA RODEO held the final weekend.
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Cowboy Capital of the World Pro Rodeo
PLEASE NOTE: Do NOT trust google maps with arena address. Put Hard 8 BBQ in map (1091 Glen Rose Hwy, Stephenville, TX). Then from 4-way stop at Hard 8, turn East on Hwy 67 towards Glen Rose, go 4.5 miles to arena entrance on left. *Do not go to Dublin Hwy
⏰ Clock’s ticking…here are some deadline reminders⏰
CCPRA Flag Team - TRY OUT’S: Aug 29
Cowboy Capital 5k and 1M Fun Run Pre-Entries: Sept 3
Miss Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Pageant Deadline: Sept 4
Cowboy Capital Classic Pee-Wee Pony Race & Open 5D Pre-Entries: Sept 4
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“As cowboy as it gets!”
Check out these awesome pieces from our pals at Rank Racks! It’s headed to the the 2026 Cowboy Capital of the World Ranch Rodeo and will be awarded to the 2026 TOP HAND at the Ranch Rodeo and the Youth Ranch Rodeo (there’s still spots available!).
[The 2nd Annual Cowboy Capital of the World Ranch Rodeo is September 17-16 with performances at 6:30 PM nightly. Tickets are $20 and only available at the gate. Gage Gardiner plays Friday after the rodeo and Jake Hooker and the Outsiders play Saturday night. Let’s RODEO STEPEHNVILLE!]
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It’s #FootballFriday y’all!!!
Be listening to Cowboy 93 - KSTV for all the action if you can’t be there in person 🤠
Stephenville Yellowjackets play TONIGHT
Tarleton State Texans play SATURDAY
#LetsGooooooooooooooo
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Schedule
Thursday, September 17
- TBD “Art of the Cowgirl” VIP Luncheon presented by CTFAC
- 6:30 PM Ranch Rodeo Performance #1 @The Fairgrounds Arena
Friday, September 18
- 6:30 PM Miss Cowboy Capital Rodeo Queen Contest-Horsemanship @Cowboy Church of Erath County
- 6:30 PM Ranch Rodeo Performance #2 @The Fairgrounds Arena
Saturday, September 19
- 9:30 AM “Super Looper” Dummy Roping @377 Arena
- 10:00 AM Cowboy Capital of the World County Team Roping @377 Arena
- 10:00 AM Youth Ranch Rodeo @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 1:00 PM Miss Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Queen Contest @Cowboy Church of Erath County
- 4:00 PM Mutton Bustin @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 6:30 PM Ranch Rodeo FINALS @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 9:00 PM After Rodeo Live Music Concert with Jake Hooker and the Outsiders @The Fairgrounds Arena
Sunday, September 20
- 10:00 AM Stephenville Shoot Out Team Roping @377 Arena
- TBD Pony Race & 5D Barrel Race @The Fairgrounds Arena
Monday, September 21
- TBD Rodeo Art Exhibit Reception @CTFAC Downtown Gallery
Tuesday, September 22
- TBD The Show @The Fairgrounds Arena
Wednesday, September 23
- All Day – Recover from The Show 🙂
Thursday, September 24
- 9:00 AM PRCA Timed Event Slack @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 7:00 PM Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo Performance #1 @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 9:00 PM After Rodeo Live Music Concert @The Fairgrounds Arena
Friday, September 25
- 9:00 AM WPRA Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping Slack @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 7:00 PM PRCA Rodeo Performance #2 @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 9:00 PM After Rodeo Live Music Concert @The Fairgrounds Arena
Saturday, September 26
- 7:30 AM Cowboy Capital 5K & 1M Fun Run @Stephenville City Park
- 10:00 Cowboy Capital Rodeo Heritage Parade @downtown Stephenville
- 7:00 PM PRCA Rodeo Performance #2 @The Fairgrounds Arena
- 9:00 PM Rodeo After Party Live Music Concert @The Fairgrounds Arena
Rodeo Tickets Available at: Coming soon!
RODEO TICKET PRICES: Coming soon!
Questions?
Call the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce at (254) 965-5313 or Email Rodeo Stephenville