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 - This week the Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Association was proud to present the City of Stephenville with the PRCA Texas Circuit Rodeo of the Year Buckle earned for the 2025 rodeo. Stephenville City Officials have been the BEST and most ENTHUSIASTIC supporters of Stephenville’s Pro Rodeo and fairgrounds facility! The rodeo committee was humbled to show their appreciation by the gift of this buckle to be on display in the city offices. THANK YOU to the City of Stephenville for all the encouragement and coming along for the ride with us!
Stephenville is home to more champion cowboys and cowgirls than anywhere else in the world, thereby living up to the title “Cowboy Capital of the World!” The 57th Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo will be September 24-26, 2026 and will culminate more than a weeks worth of activities celebrating the western and rodeo culture.
Let’s RODEO STEPHENVILLE!
Pictured from L to R:
Jason King, Stephenville City Manager
Lonn Reisman, Mayor of Stephenville
Chad Decker, CCPRA Founding President
James Andrae, CCPRA President
LeAnn Durfey, Council Member & Tourism Committee Chair
| City of Stephenville - City Hall | Stephenville Tourism and Visitors Bureau | Stephenville Chamber of Commerce | Texas ProRodeo Circuit | PRCA ProRodeo | The Women's Professional Rodeo Association |
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Oakdale California baby
Congratulations
Yay for COWBOYS & STEPHENVILLE!
Congrats James
MUTTON BUSTIN’ this June y’all…at Moo-La Fest! Put it on your 🗓️ ‘s!
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Amy Ward
Kids: YAYYYYYY summer! 🎉
Parents: AHHHHHHHH summer! 🥴
If you are needing to keep you kiddos busy with AWESOME activities this summer, check out the Summer Activity Calendar put together by our pals at the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce.
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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