Prescott Frontier Days® brings the spirit of the Old West to life with the World’s Oldest Rodeo®, a Prescott tradition dating back to 1888. In 2026, the 139th World’s Oldest Rodeo® takes place June 29 through July 5 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, with eight rodeo performances, community events, dances, parades, live entertainment, and Independence Week celebrations throughout downtown Prescott.

This year’s theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom,” honors America’s 250th birthday while spotlighting Prescott’s deep rodeo roots. Visitors can expect classic rodeo events like bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, women’s breakaway roping, and mutton bustin’, along with specialty acts, patriotic tributes, and plenty of hometown energy.

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Prescott Frontier Days®: World’s Oldest Rodeo® 2026

2026 Rodeo Dates & Location

• Dates: Monday, June 29, 2026 through Sunday, July 5, 2026
• Location: Prescott Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Dr., Prescott, AZ 86305
• Year: 139th World’s Oldest Rodeo®
• Theme: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom

2026 Rodeo Performance Schedule

Gates open two hours before each performance, giving guests time to shop, eat, listen to live music, and enjoy the rodeo grounds before the action begins.

• Monday, June 29: 7:30 PM, Performance #1, sponsored by the Daily Courier
• Tuesday, June 30: 7:30 PM, Performance #2, Ridin’ for a Cure Night, sponsored by National Bank of Arizona
• Wednesday, July 1: 7:30 PM, Performance #3, sponsored by York Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
• Thursday, July 2: 7:30 PM, Performance #4, First Responders Tribute, sponsored by Cinch Jeans & Shirts
• Friday, July 3: 7:30 PM, Performance #5, sponsored by Jack Daniels
• Saturday, July 4: 1:30 PM, Performance #6, Military Appreciation Tribute, sponsored by Patriot Pest & Termite Control
• Saturday, July 4: 7:30 PM, Performance #7, sponsored by Coors
• Sunday, July 5: 1:30 PM, Performance #8, sponsored by Nackard Pepsi

Featured Rodeo Events

• Bareback Riding
• Saddle Bronc Riding
• Bull Riding
• Women’s Barrel Racing
• Steer Wrestling
• Tie-Down Roping
• Team Roping
• Women’s Breakaway Roping
• Mutton Bustin’

Mutton Bustin’: Mutton bustin’ begins at 6:00 PM before evening performances and at 12:00 PM before afternoon performances.

2026 Specialty Acts & Rodeo Entertainment

The 2026 entertainment lineup includes Rider and Bethany Kiesner, known for high-energy trick riding, the Broken Spoke Clydesdales, nine-time PRCA Clown of the Year and barrelman Justin Rumford, bullfighters Beau Schueth and Quirt Hunt, and announcers Randy Corley and James Horcasitas.

Prescott Rodeo Week Events

Thursday, July 2

• 6:00 PM: Mutton Bustin’ pre-rodeo show
• 7:30 PM: Rodeo Performance #4, First Responders Tribute
• 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Rodeo Dance, Family Night, Depot Marketplace in downtown Prescott

Friday, July 3

• 8:30 AM: Kiwanis Kiddie Parade in downtown Prescott
• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show in downtown Prescott
• 6:00 PM: Mutton Bustin’ pre-rodeo show
• 7:30 PM: Rodeo Performance #5
• 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM: Rodeo Dance, ages 21 and over, Depot Marketplace in downtown Prescott

Saturday, July 4

• 9:00 AM: Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo Parade at Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott
• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show in downtown Prescott
• 12:00 PM: Whiskey Row Boot Race in downtown Prescott
• 12:00 PM: Mutton Bustin’ pre-rodeo show
• 1:30 PM: Rodeo Performance #6, Military Appreciation Tribute
• 6:00 PM: Mutton Bustin’ pre-rodeo show
• 7:30 PM: Rodeo Performance #7
• 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM: Rodeo Dance, ages 21 and over, Depot Marketplace in downtown Prescott

Sunday, July 5

• 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Cowboy Church
• 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show in downtown Prescott
• 12:00 PM: Mutton Bustin’ pre-rodeo show
• 1:30 PM: Rodeo Performance #8

Rodeo Parade

• Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: Downtown Prescott, Courthouse Plaza
• Theme: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom

The Prescott Frontier Days® Rodeo Parade is one of the signature events of rodeo week, filling downtown Prescott with floats, horses, marching bands, Western heritage, and patriotic hometown pride.

Tickets & Admission

• Tickets: On sale now
• Official Ticket Website: Prescott Frontier Days® Ticket Sales
• Phone Ticket Sales: 928-445-4320, Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Important: Prescott Frontier Days® states that tickets purchased through unauthorized third-party resale sites may not be honored.

Visitor Tips for Prescott Rodeo Days

• Arrive early, especially for evening performances, the parade, and July 4 events.
• Book lodging in advance, as Prescott is especially busy during rodeo week and Independence Day celebrations.
• Plan extra time for parking and walking downtown during the parade, arts and crafts show, and Whiskey Row events.
• Bring sun protection for daytime events and a light layer for cooler evening temperatures.
• Download the official Rodeo 1888 app for real-time updates, schedules, ticket information, and event details.

For the latest schedule, tickets, and official event updates, visit the Prescott Frontier Days® World’s Oldest Rodeo® website.