June 24-27, 2026

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.

Schedule

Saturday – June 20, 2026

  • West of the Pecos Team Roping Classic (Local Open Roping).

    • #13.5 roping with a #10.5 incentive, 4 steers/$300 enter 3 times, cash only. 

    • 9:00 AM Books Open

  • West of the Pecos Team Cloverleaf Classic (Open 4D Barrel Race)

    • $60 entry. 80% Payback. $5,000 added.

    • 5:30 PM Books Open

Monday – June 22, 2026

  • 7:00 PM - Silver Skull Gala (FOR SPONSORS ONLY)

Tuesday – June 23, 2026

  • 7:00 PM - Barrel Racing Slack Begins

Wednesday – June 24, 2026

  • 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 - Reeces County Sheriff's Posse BBQ

  • 6:00 PM - Gates Open

  • 8:00 PM - 1st Performance of West of The Pecos Rodeo

    • FAMILY NIGHT (tickets $10.00)

    • The local event to run that night - Hide Race

Thursday – June 25, 2026

  • 8:00 AM - Slack begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Steer Roping and Breakaway Roping

  • 6:00 PM - Gates Open

  • 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 $10.00m kids 12 and under $2.00)

    • The local event to run that night - Wild Cow Milking

Friday – June 26, 2026

  • 8:00 AM - Slack begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Steer Roping, Breakaway Roping

  • 12:00 PM - Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction; Pete Carr, Ty Murray, Sally Preston; Lunch Provided

  • 6:00 PM - Gates Open

  • 8:00 PM - 3rd Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo

    • PATRIOT NIGHT

    • TOP 12 FROM WEST OF THE PECOS CLOVERLEAF CLASSIC WILL COMPETE DURING PERFORMANCE

    • The finals for Wild Cow Milking will run

Saturday – June 27, 2026

  • 8:00 AM - Slack begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Steer Roping, Breakaway Roping

  • 6:00 PM - Gates Open

  • 8:00 PM - 4th Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo

    • BLACK & GOLD NIGHT

    • TOP 12 FROM WEST OF THE PECOS TEAM ROPING CLASSIC WILL COMPETE DURING PERFORMANCE

    • The finals for the Hide Race will run