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
Stay tuned for 2026 Ranch Rodeo team announcements and the Ranch Bronc contestant list. Coming at ya this week y’all! Still have a few openings in the Youth Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, September 19 at 10 AM.
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The Cowboy Capital of the World Ranch Rodeo is September 17-19 at the Priefert Cowboy Capital Fairgrounds Arena in Stephenville, Texas. Performances begin at 6:30 PM nightly. Tickets are $20 for each performance and only sold at the gate.
After rodeo concerts featuring Gage Gardiner (Friday) and Jake Hooker and the Outsiders (Saturday) are free with your rodeo ticket. Keeping it “as cowboy as it gets!”
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Breaking news — PARADE BUCKLES awarded this year!
BEST Horse & Rider!
BEST Float
BEST Vehicle!
THANK YOU Bradberry's Best for being the Official Rodeo Heritage Days Parade Sponsor. Get entered y’all ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSbahkImNaCuwzGJR77Mw97fCEf_Lkt11JslUwVeb09eoShA/viewform?usp=s...
Saturday - September 26 @ 10 AM, downtown Stephenville
Parade Buckle Sponsors
Capital Hatters
All Around Hay & Feed
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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