Cowboy Capital of the World Pro Rodeo kicks off with 10 days of exciting events. Here’s a look at what’s happening.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

The Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo is set to take place Sept. 27, 28 and 29 at Erath County’s new Fair Grounds Arena, but first there’s Rodeo Heritage Week.

The slate of exciting events begins at noon on Thursday, Sept. 19, with “Art of the Cowgirl Luncheon” featuring Paige Murray at First United Methodist Church Stephenville.

Call 254-965-6190 to RSVP.

The Miss Cowboy Capital Rodeo Queen Contest - Horsemanship will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at Park Your Pony Arena.

Here’s a look at what else is happening:

Saturday, Sept. 21

• 10 a.m. – Cowboy Capital County Team Roping

• 1 p.m. - Miss Cowboy Capital Rodeo Queen Contest at Erath County Cowboy Church

• 3 p.m. – Registration opens for mutton’ busting and dummy roping

• 4 p.m. – Dummy Roping Contest

• 5 p.m. – McCoy’s Mutton Bustin’ 

Sunday, Sept. 22

• 9 a.m.- Stephenville Shoot Out Team Roping

Monday, Sept. 23

• 4-7 p.m. – Western art exhibit at CTFAC Gallery on the Square

Tuesday, Sept. 24

• 7 p.m. – The Show at The Fairgrounds Arena (advance tickets required)

Thursday, Sept. 26

• 9 a.m. – PRCA Steer Roping Slack at The Fairgrounds Arena

• 6 p.m. – WPRA Barrel Racing Slack at The Fairgrounds Arena

Friday, Sept. 27

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

• 7 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo Performance #1, “American Patriot Night – Honoring all those who serve!” 

• 9 p.m. – Dancin’ in the Dirt Live Music Concert with Case Harding at The Fairgrounds Arena (free admission with rodeo ticket)

Saturday, Sept. 28

• 7:30 a.m. – Cowboy Capital 5k at Stephenville City Park

• 10 a.m. – Rodeo parade at downtown square.

Route begins at Stephenville City Park, then travels up and around courthouse square and back to City Park.

• 7 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo Performance #2, “It’s Gonna Get Western Night.”

• 9 p.m. – Dancin’ in the Dirt Live Music Concert with Jake Hooker & The Outsiders at The Fairgrounds Arena (free admission with rodeo ticket)

Sunday, Sept. 29

• 2 p.m. – PRCA Rodeo Performance #3, “Sunday Showdown.”