Mark your calendar: Rodeo Heritage Week on horizon with exciting slate of events!

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

The Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo is set to take place Sept. 24-26 at The Fairgrounds Arena in Erath County, but first there’s always Rodeo Heritage Week, an annual slate of exciting events.

Here’s a look at the official schedule.

Thursday, Sept. 17

• Noon “Art of the Cowgirl” VIP Luncheon presented by CTFAC @Cross Timbers Legacy Center

• 6:30 p.m. Ranch Rodeo Performance #1 @The Fairgrounds Arena 

Friday, Sept.  18

• 6:30 p.m. Miss Cowboy Capital Rodeo Queen Contest-Horsemanship @Cowboy Church of Erath County 

• 6:30 p.m. Ranch Rodeo Performance #2 @The Fairgrounds Arena

• 9 p.m. Rodeo After Party with live music by Gage Gardiner @Fairgrounds Arena

Saturday, Sept. 19

• 9:30 a.m. “Super Looper” Dummy Roping @377 Arena

• 10 a.m. Cowboy Capital of the World County Team Roping @377 Arena 

• 10 a.m. Youth Ranch Rodeo @The Fairgrounds Arena

• 1 p.m. Miss Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Queen Contest @Cowboy Church of Erath County

• 4 p.m. Mutton Bustin @The Fairgrounds Arena 

• 6:30 p.m. Ranch Rodeo FINALS @The Fairgrounds Arena

• 9 p.m. After Rodeo Live Music Concert with Jake Hooker and the Outsiders @The Fairgrounds Arena 

Sunday, Sept. 20

• 10 a.m. Stephenville Shoot Out Team Roping @377 Arena

• 5 p.m. Pee Wee Pony Race & 5D Barrel Race @The Fairgrounds Arena 

Monday, Sept. 21

• 4-6 p.m. Rodeo Art Exhibit Reception @CTFAC Downtown Gallery

Tuesday, Sept. 22

• 6:30 p.m. The Show @The Fairgrounds Arena (advanced ticket required)

Thursday, Sept. 24

• 9 a.m. PRCA Timed Event Slack @The Fairgrounds Arena

• 7 p.m. Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo Performance #1 @The Fairgrounds Arena

• 9 p.m. After Rodeo Live Music Concert @The Fairgrounds Arena 

 Friday, Sept.  25

• 9 a.m. WPRA Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping Slack @The Fairgrounds Arena 

• 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance #2 @The Fairgrounds Arena 

• 9 p.m. After Rodeo Live Music Concert @The Fairgrounds Arena  

Saturday, September 26

• 7:30 a.m. Cowboy Capital 5K & 1M Fun Run @Stephenville City Park

• 10 a.m. Cowboy Capital Rodeo Heritage Parade @downtown Stephenville 

• 7 p.m. PRCA Rodeo Performance #3 @The Fairgrounds Arena

• 9 p.m. Rodeo After Party Live Music Concert @The Fairgrounds Arena 

Information on rodeo tickets coming soon.