Douglas County Rodeo 2026 — A Tribute to Our Heroes
2026 Theme  ·  A Tribute to Our Heroes  ·  September 11–12  ·  Gardnerville, Nevada
Presented By
"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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Douglas County Rodeo 2026
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Until the gates open · September 11, 2026
Presented By
Campagni Auto Group

More Than a Rodeo —
An Entire Experience

Fight Night
Pre-Season · Aug 14
DCR Fight Night
August 14, 2026
Carson Valley Inn · Gardnerville, NV
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Golf Tournament
Golf · Sep 11
Golf Tournament
Friday, September 11, 2026
Carson Valley Golf Course · Gardnerville, NV
Registration Opening Soon
Mutton Bustin
Kids Event
Mutton Bustin'
Both nights · Ages 4–7
Registration Opening Soon
Kids Day
Family · Sep 12
Kids Day
Saturday, September 12
Activities, games & fun for the whole family
Details →
Tattoo Show
Art & Culture
Tattoo Show
Ink meets the West.
Artists, competitions & exhibitions all weekend
Fireworks
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
Freestyle Motocross
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
Concert at DCR
Live Entertainment · Both Nights

Concert
Artists

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Announcement
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
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Event Schedule

* Times and events subject to change

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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
Thank You to Our
Incredible Sponsors
Our sponsors make this rodeo possible. Their generosity supports our community, our heroes, and the Western tradition.
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2026 Sponsors Coming Soon
Interested in sponsoring the Douglas County Rodeo 2026? View our sponsorship packages below.

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

Be Part of the Rodeo

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Competitors
Register as a competing cowboy or cowgirl. PRCA-sanctioned events across all disciplines.
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Food Vendors
Bring your culinary talent to the fairgrounds. Applications open for both nights.
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Craft Vendors
Showcase your handmade goods and western crafts to thousands of rodeo attendees.
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Volunteer
Join the crew behind the scenes. Volunteers are the backbone of every great rodeo.
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Media
Credentialed press and media inquiries for the 2026 season.
✉️
Contact Us
Questions, partnerships, or general inquiries — we'd love to hear from you.
Rodeo flag

Secure Your
Seats Today

Join us September 11–12, 2026 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Gardnerville, Nevada. Two unforgettable nights honoring our heroes.

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