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
#ThrowbackThursday (if its not a thing anymore…we bringing it back 😄)
Our pals at Pete Carr Pro Rodeo recently shared an ICONIC photo of this legendary horse Dirty Jacket from a few years ago at Cheyenne on their Facebook page. So we decided to dig this one out of the #rodeovault and share too!
Check out Casey Colletti on 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 for 89 points and the WIN at the 2014 Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo at Lone Star Arena.
📸 Cross B Photo
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#CowboyCapital #stephenvilletx #AsCowboyAsItGets #heleftlikethiseverytime 😅
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Cool photo 😎
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THANK YOU to the Stephenville Tourism and Visitors Bureau for being the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo ! The whole month of September is FULL of cowboy and western activities and we want Y-O-U to be a part of it all. For all the places to shop, eat, stay, and play…visit www.visitstephenville.com. Let’s RODEO STEPHENVILLE!
Miss Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Sarah Boling
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#CowboyCapital #StephenvilleTx #AsCowboyAsItGets
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THANK YOU Stephenville Trailers for being the YOUTH RANCH RODEO Presenting Sponsor!
New for 2k26…an awesome opportunity for the #NexGen of young cowboys (and cowgirls) to compete during the 2026 Cowboy Capital of the World Ranch Rodeo at their very own event. The #CowboyCapital Youth Ranch Rodeo will take place on Saturday, September 20 at 10AM - The Fairgrounds Arena in Stephenville, Texas.
FMI about entry: Chad W. (254) 434-1122
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#StephenvilleTx #AsCowboyAsItGets
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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