Colorado Stampede

Heads up Contestants! Entries for the 2026 Colorado Stampede PRCA Rodeo are OPEN from May 1-5 and with re entries on May 18!

We've got a great rodeo in store for you this year and are excited to have you here in Grand Junction!

What are some cool things happening for contestants, you may ask?
Amazing hospitality and welcome bags for all contestants! 🤠

The fairgrounds has added new footing into the arena that makes the dirt better! 🙏

Some sponsors and partners are offering great deals for contestants coming into town 👀

Winners of the Colorado Stampede will win a BEAUTIFUL buckle from Montana Silversmith as well as QUALIFY for Cheyenne Frontier Days! How cool is that?

We have a $36,000 committee purse and ba****ck riders have a chance to win an additional $8,000 if they participate in the Rocky Mountain Ba****ck Tour!

Time Event Winners also receive gift certificates for Total Feeds, Inc. Total Equine!

We can't wait to see you all and let the summer rodeo run begin!

Grab your boots and lend a hand! 🤠 The Colorado Stampede PRCA Rodeo is officially calling for volunteers to help make this year’s event the best one yet. Whether you're a rodeo regular or just want to support our local Grand Junction community, we want YOU on our team!

Join us for our Volunteer Information Meeting to learn how you can get involved behind the scenes:

📅 When: Thursday, May 7th @ 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Building C
🏠 Address: 2785 US-50, Grand Junction, CO 81503

Questions? Reach out to Laura at 970-270-5080 or email [email protected]. See you there!

very exciting news and well deserved for the Grand Junction Sports Commission!!!

We are so excited that the Mesa County Fairgrounds has been investing in the ground in the arena! We are also working with the The Women's Professional Rodeo Association on making the ground great for the rodeo!!

Did you know we feature 8 events during the Colorado Stampede PRCA Rodeo?

We have:
Ba****ck Riding
Steer Wrestling
Breakaway Roping
Saddle Bronc Riding
Team Roping
Tie Down Roping
Barrel Racing
Bull Riding

We also have the Boot Barn Boot Race for the kiddos in the audience!

Which is your favorite event? Who are you hoping to see at the Colorado Stampede?

Comment below and let us know! ⬇🤠

Here at the Colorado Stampede we LOVE our contract personnel, staff and volunteers! We are excited to bring back some amazing folks to the 2026 rodeo and welcome some new personnel!

If you are interested in volunteering or being a part of the rodeo, feel free to shoot us a message!

Sundays are a great day for religion, relaxation, and rodeo!

It's the FINAL week to apply to be a vendor! Don't miss out on the 2026 Colorado Stampede Rodeo!

Come one, come all to Vendor Alley! Applications are open, use the link in our bio to apply!

Nominations for The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction Best of the West 2026 are now open! Be sure to nominate the Colorado Stampede PRCA Rodeo under the Family Event category under Entertainment & Recreation! We would be so grateful for your nominations and support! ❤️

You can nominate us at the link below!
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