Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo
THE Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo
September 25, 26, & 27 – 2026
Get ready for Rodeo Heritage Week y’all!
Welcome to the COWBOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD and thank you for celebrating RODEO HERITAGE WEEK! 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
STEPHENVILLE, Texas - Award winning PRCA Rodeo Doug Mathis is once again calling all the action at the 2026 Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo on September 24, 25, and 26 at the Priefert Cowboy Capital Fairgrounds Arena . Doug lives and breathes rodeo. He loves the rodeo fans and feels blessed to call ALL the action as the world’s best professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls compete on the final weekend of the professional rodeo season. With every call out of a name with a time or a score, Doug knows the weight of his words. He is precise, exciting, and keeps fans on the edge of their seats! Doug has announced Stephenville’s Pro Rodeo for nearly the last 10 years and it’s very easy to see (and hear) that this rodeo is more than just another “gig.” Stephenville is very special to Doug as this is where he and his family calls home. When he’s not in the announcers stand during Rodeo Week, you will find Doug watching the parade or the mutton bustin with his grandson or one of the other events, happily enjoying all the festivities with his family…just like you.
Our rodeo committee LOVES YA Doug Mathis- PRCA Rodeo Announcer and we are so proud to have you on our team this September. Let’s RODEO STEPHENVILLE!
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One of the best
We 💜 Doug Mathis- PRCA Rodeo Announcer!
Just let yer’self in Doug! We’ll see ya in September, if not before 🤠
Doug is great
He used to announce our police rodeos. He's a good one!
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — World renowned rodeo announcer, Justin McKee, is set to announce this September’s Cowboy Capital of the World Ranch Rodeo! He’s your friend, our friend, and most importantly the cowboys friend. Justin has an exceptional way of clearly telling the story of all the exciting action happening in the arena. Stephenville is so glad to have him back this September 17, 18, and 19 at the Priefert Cowboy Capital Fairgrounds Arena !
FUN FACTS- Justin is a permanent ‘on air personality’ on the Cowboy Channel, is the ‘in arena announcer’ for A LOT of rodeos across the country, lives right down the road in the Cranfills Gap area, and is a Fast Time Steer Roping Record Holder at Cheyenne (I can’t find evidence this record has been broken 🤠). And, overall…he’s just a pretty cool guy!
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He is truly one of the best! Loved working with him in Rapid City!!
Purple does look really good on you. Purple is a color that stands for power and passion. Good luck to you. I’m sure you’ll be great at it.
Justin is a great Christian cowboy .
He’s such a great guy!! A credit to the rodeo world!!
And purple is definately your color. I love listening to this man.
Enjoy listening to him
Love the purple shirt
Awesome love to see him on Cowboy Channel 🤠❤️
He's my favorite announcer.
Awesome man got to meet him one time in Hico when we were having dinner we our friends Bobby and Susan Kerr
That Famous Preston Night Rodeo totally agrees! He’s a great one!
As real as it gets and I am forunate to call him friend!
Great choice
Very cool wonderful great guy
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He is an amazing man of God with a heart for our cowboys a blessing to the rodeo world
Goodmorning everyone
He is awesome!!
Yes he is. The best !
I change the channel can't stand his non stop babbling
Justin is an awesome fella!
Legend.
Sponsorships are AVAILABLE for this year’s 2026 Cowboy Capital of the World Ranch Rodeo (2nd Annual)!
Would your business like your logo on a bucking chute? Sponsor a buckle? Maybe even sponsor the Saturday night Finals Performance? Packages available at several price points, visit with a committee member or email rodeostephenville@gmail.com before spots fill.
💥Sponsor Flag!
💥Program Ad!
💥Signage!
💥Announcer Recognition!
💥Rodeo Tickets!
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What’s the date, please 🤩🐎
This looks fun! I think I’ll try and go!
Schedule
Thursday, September 17
- TBD “Art of the Cowgirl” VIP Luncheon presented by CTFAC
Friday, September 18
- TBD Miss Cowboy Capital Rodeo Queen Contest-Horsemanship
Saturday, September 19
- TBD Cowpatty Golf Classic presented by Saddle Rags
- TBD Cowboy Capital of the World RANCH RODEO Performance #1
- TBD “Super Looper” Dummy Roping* presented by Smarty Rodeo
- TBD Cowboy Capital of the World County Team Roping* presented by Bonanza Pipe and Steel
- TBD Miss Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Queen Contest
- TBD Mutton Bustin
- TBD McCoy’s Mutton Bustin
- TBD RANCH RODEO Performance #2
Sunday, September 20
- TBD Stephenville Shoot Out Team Roping
- TBD Cowboy Capital of the World RANCH RODEO Finals
Monday, September 21
- TBD Rodeo Art Exhibit Reception
Tuesday, September 22
- TBD The Show
Wednesday, September 23
- All Day – Recover from The Show 🙂
Thursday, September 24
- TBD WPRA Barrel Racing & Breakaway Roping Slack
Friday, September 25
- TBD PRCA Timed Event Slack
- TBD PRCA Rodeo Performance #1 presented by First Financial Bank “American Patriot Night – Honoring all those who serve!” @The Fairgrounds Arena
Saturday, September 26
- TBD Cowboy Capital 5K & 1M Fun Run
- TBD Cowboy Capital Rodeo Parade* (Route begins at City Park, up n’ around downtown square & back to park)
- TBD PRCA Rodeo Performance #2 presented by The Hay and Feed Ranch “It’s Gonna Get Western Night!” @The Fairgrounds Arena
- TBD Rodeo After Party Live Music Concert (free admission with rodeo ticket)
Sunday, September 27
- TBD PRCA Rodeo Performance #3 presented by JJ Hampton Realty “Sunday Showdown” @The Fairgrounds Arena
Rodeo Tickets Available at: __?__
RODEO TICKET PRICES: $___
Questions?
Call the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce at (254) 965-5313 or Email Rodeo Stephenville