2026 Theme · A Tribute to Our Heroes · September 11–12 · Gardnerville, Nevada
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"Campagni Auto Group and the Douglas County Rodeo share the same western roots — hard work, community, and tradition. Together we proudly support the cowboys, cowgirls, and the legacy of rodeo in Northern Nevada."
Carson City Toyota · Capital Ford
Gardnerville, Nevada · Douglas County Fairgrounds
Douglas
County
Rodeo
2026
★ A Tribute to Our Heroes
Aug 14, 2026 — DCR Fight Night · Carson Valley Inn
Sep 11–12, 2026 — Main Rodeo · Douglas County Fairgrounds
Sep 11, 2026 — Golf Tournament · Carson Valley Golf Course
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Campagni Auto Group
All Events
More Than a Rodeo —
An Entire Experience
Main Event · Two Nights
Douglas County Rodeo 2026
September 11–12, 2026 · Douglas County Fairgrounds, Gardnerville NV
Championship bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, mutton bustin' & more — honoring our heroes.
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Championship bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, mutton bustin' & more — honoring our heroes.
Pre-Season · Aug 14
DCR Fight Night
August 14, 2026
Carson Valley Inn · Gardnerville, NV
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Carson Valley Inn · Gardnerville, NV
Golf · Sep 11
Golf Tournament
Friday, September 11, 2026
Carson Valley Golf Course · Gardnerville, NV
Registration Opening Soon
Carson Valley Golf Course · Gardnerville, NV
Kids Event
Mutton Bustin'
Both nights · Ages 4–7
Registration Opening Soon
Family · Sep 12
Kids Day
Saturday, September 12
Activities, games & fun for the whole family
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Activities, games & fun for the whole family
Art & Culture
Tattoo Show
Ink meets the West.
Artists, competitions & exhibitions all weekend
Artists, competitions & exhibitions all weekend
Both Nights · After the Rodeo
Fireworks Show
Spectacular fireworks light up the night sky over the Douglas County Fairgrounds closing out each championship evening.
Sept 11 & 12
Both Nights · In the Arena
Freestyle Motocross Show
Death-defying aerial stunts on two wheels — FMX riders take over the arena both nights for an adrenaline-fueled show you won't forget.
Sept 11 & 12
Live Entertainment · Both Nights
Concert
Artists
🎵
Announcement
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Stay tuned — our 2026 headlining artists will be revealed shortly. Two nights, two incredible performances after the rodeo.
Sep 11
Night One Artist — TBA
Sep 12
Night Two Artist — TBA
Photo Gallery
The Sights of DCR 2025
Program
Event Schedule
* Times and events subject to change
01
Night One
Friday · September 11, 2026
8:00 AM
Golf Tournament
Carson Valley Golf Course
5:00 PM
Gates & Vendors Open
Douglas County Fairgrounds
5:00 PM
Kids Day Open
Until 8:00 PM
6:00 PM
Douglas County Rodeo
Opening Ceremonies · Xtreme Bronc Riding · Breakaway · Wild Cow Riding · Broncs · Team Roping · Bulls · Barrel Racing · Bulls
8:00 PM
🏍️ FMX Ramp-Age
Freestyle Motocross in the arena
8:30 PM
🎵 Concert
Live music performance
10:30 PM
🎆 Fireworks & DJ After Party
DJ Ramone Ambassador
02
Night Two
Saturday · September 12, 2026
1:00 PM
Gates & Vendors Open
Douglas County Fairgrounds
2:00 PM
Mutton Bustin' Slack
Kids ages 4–7
5:00 PM
Kids Day Open
Until 8:00 PM
6:00 PM
Douglas County Rodeo
Opening Ceremonies · Xtreme Bronc Riding · Breakaway · Mutton Bustin · Broncs · Team Roping · Bulls · Barrel Racing · Bulls
8:00 PM
🏍️ FMX Ramp-Age
Freestyle Motocross in the arena
8:30 PM
🎵 Concert
Live music performance
10:30 PM
🎆 Fireworks & DJ After Party
DJ Ramone Ambassador
Proudly Supported By
Thank You to Our
Incredible Sponsors
Incredible Sponsors
Our sponsors make this rodeo possible. Their generosity supports our community, our heroes, and the Western tradition.
Presenting Sponsor
Title Sponsors
Crown Royal
Tito's Handmade Vodka
DJ Rodeo Co.
Gold Sponsors
Impact Construction
Knox Excavating
Christensen Automotive
Carson Valley Inn
Capital Ford
2026 Sponsors Coming Soon
Interested in sponsoring the Douglas County Rodeo 2026? View our sponsorship packages below.
Become a 2026 Sponsor
Connect your brand with thousands of passionate rodeo fans across Northern Nevada.
With Gratitude
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
None of this is possible without the incredible support of our community partners. Thank you for believing in the Douglas County Rodeo.
Dmax Store
Kryptonite
Carson Valley Veterinarian
Iconic Landscape & Development
Capital Ford
Park Ranch Meats
Christensen Automotive of Gardnerville
Big O Tires Gardnerville
American Ready Mix
Knox Excavation
Impact Construction
Stafford Automotive
Tahoe Valley Electric
Carson Valley Golf Course
Resource Development Company
Twisting T-Bar Ranch
Sierra View Equipment
Mike Dunn Group
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Fromarc Insurance Agency
The Setzer Foundation
Sierra-Tahoe Ready Mix
QXO / Malarkey Roofing
Carson Valley Health
Diamond J Ranch
Custom Concepts
Mort's Autobody
Barton Hospital
Coldwell Banker – Leslie Lawson
Aervoe
Meagher Builders
Chavez Built
Sloane Construction
United Rentals
S&W Tractor
In N Out Construction
Carson Valley Accounting
AR Electric
Pine Nut Pump
The Club House Restaurant and Bar
Dave Taylor Appliance
Get Involved
Be Part of the Rodeo
Competitors
Register as a competing cowboy or cowgirl. PRCA-sanctioned events across all disciplines.
Registration Opening Soon
Food Vendors
Bring your culinary talent to the fairgrounds. Applications open for both nights.
Applications Open Soon
Craft Vendors
Showcase your handmade goods and western crafts to thousands of rodeo attendees.
Applications Open Soon
Volunteer
Join the crew behind the scenes. Volunteers are the backbone of every great rodeo.
Sign Ups Open Soon
Media
Credentialed press and media inquiries for the 2026 season.
Credential Requests Opening Soon
Contact Us
Questions, partnerships, or general inquiries — we'd love to hear from you.
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Join us September 11–12, 2026 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Gardnerville, Nevada. Two unforgettable nights honoring our heroes.
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