Wet Mountain Valley Stampede Ranch and PRCA/WPRA Rodeos

Join us for our 80-year Celebration! JULY 16-18, 2026 

We honor eighty years of the Wet Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo, we honor every rancher who built it, every volunteer who kept it alive, every rider who dared to compete, every queen who carried the flag, every family who filled these stands, and every generation that has kept the western spirit burning bright in the Wet Mountain Valley.

Thursday, July 16th Wet Mountain Valley Stampede Ranch Rodeo. We have invited up to 12 cowboy and cowgirl teams to Westcliffe for a one-night competition. They will compete in events similar to what they do every day, along with some just plain fun events for cash prizes and bragging rights.

Each team will be made up of five cowboys/cowgirls and will compete in 6 timed events and the ranch bronc riding. The team with the highest score in all events will be the Ranch Rodeo Champions. There will also be prizes given to the top horse and the top hand award to the best cowboy.

The Wet Mountain Valley Stampede PRCA & WPRA Rodeo Friday, July 17th & Saturday, July 18th, 2025. 

Celebrate Custer County's exciting ranching history on the third weekend of July at the granddaddy of our summer events.  Sponsored by the Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club, this PRCA & WPRA-sanctioned event begins on Friday. 

Stock Contractor: Summit Pro Rodeo! Roping, bronc, and bull riding, barrel racing, and mutton busting events fill Friday and Saturday's schedules; Rodeo clowns add to the entertainment while risking their own safety to protect riders.

Rodeo begins at 6:00 pm; Post Rodeo entertainment starts after the last horse bucks Friday night with John Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys and Saturday night Duey & Unbroken .

To demonstrate our appreciation for every Cowboy and Cowgirl who competes in the Rodeo arena, we have increased our added money by $20,000 this year! Bringing our total added money to $62,000!

Seating remains first-come, first-served, but we've added more seating this year for your viewing pleasure!

IMPORTANT: There is NO overnight camping for spectators and no dogs allowed on the grounds (with the exception of registered service dogs of course).

Experience Colorado’s western lifestyle for yourself at the Wet Mountain Valley Stampede PRCA & WPRA Rodeo, where cowboys and cowgirls from across county and state lines compete for cash prizes, and everyone has a great time.