June 21-24, 2023
Home of the World’s First Rodeo
Back in 1883, Trav Windham had become well known for roping after driving cattle from Abilene to the Hashknife Ranch just north of Pecos. Around the same time, Morg Livingston of the NA ranch had also earned a reputation as a roper. Since bragging could not determine who was truly best, the two cowboys decided they would meet for a contest. Word spread quickly and other cowboys also wanted to compete to prove their abilities.
A competition spot was chosen on the flat land west of the river, roughly where the present courthouse and law enforcement buildings are located. The date chosen was July 4. When that day came, there were horses, wagons, people walking around—they had come from all directions to see what was going to happen.
From this day forward, the rest was history. Read more about West of the Pecos Rodeo history HERE.
John Harrison - Rodeo Clown Barrelman
Schedule
Saturday - June 17
West of the Pecos Team Roping Classic (Local Open Roping)
#13 roping with a #10 Incentive, 4 steers/$200 enter 3 times, cash only
9:00 AM • Books Open
8:00 PM • Cloverleaf Classic
Sunday - June 18
West of the Pecos Play Day Series Final Performance
Award ceremony to follow in the Buck Jackson Arena and Civic Center
Monday - June 19
7:00 PM • Silver Skull Gala (FOR SPONSORS ONLY)
Tuesday - June 20
7:00 PM • Barrel Racing Slack Begins
Wednesday - June 21
8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,
Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping
9:00 AM • Old Timer's Reunion (West of the Pecos Museum)
10:00 AM • Rodeo Parade
12:00 PM • Reeves County Sheriff's Posse BBQ
8:00 PM • 1st Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo
FAMILY NIGHT (tickets $10.00, kids 12 and under $2.00)
The local event to run that night • Wild Cow Milking
Thursday - June 22
8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,
Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping
8:00 PM • 2nd Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo
> TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK NIGHT (PLEASE WEAR PINK (A portion of
gate proceeds donated to Pecos Area Cancer Foundation)
> FAMILY NIGHT (tickets $10.00, kids 12 and under $2.00)
> The local event to run that night • Hide Race
> Introduction of West of The Pecos Play Day Series Winners AND Participants
8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,
Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping
8:00 PM • 3rd Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo
> CLOVERLEAF CLASSIC WINNERS WILL COME BACK AND RUN, TOP 3 IN EACH DIVISION
Friday - June 23
8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,
Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping
8:00 PM • 4th Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo
The finals for all local events will run
TOP 12 FROM WEST OF THE PECOS TEAM ROPING CLASSIC WILL
COMPETE DURING PERFORMANCE