June 25-28, 2025

Home of the World’s First Rodeo

Back in 1883, Trav Windham had become well known for roping after driving cattle from Abilene to the Hashknife Ranch just north of Pecos. Around the same time, Morg Livingston of the NA ranch had also earned a reputation as a roper. Since bragging could not determine who was truly best, the two cowboys decided they would meet for a contest. Word spread quickly and other cowboys also wanted to compete to prove their abilities.

A competition spot was chosen on the flat land west of the river, roughly where the present courthouse and law enforcement buildings are located. The date chosen was July 4. When that day came, there were horses, wagons, people walking around—they had come from all directions to see what was going to happen.

From this day forward, the rest was history. Read more about West of the Pecos Rodeo history HERE.

Schedule

Saturday - June 21

West of the Pecos Team Roping Classic (Local Open Roping)

#13 roping with a #10 Incentive, 4 steers/$200 enter 3 times, cash only

9:00 AM • Books Open

8:00 PM • Cloverleaf Classic

Monday - June 23

7:00 PM • Silver Skull Gala (FOR SPONSORS ONLY)

Tuesday - June 24

7:00 PM • Barrel Racing Slack Begins

Wednesday - June 25

8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,

Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping

9:00 AM • Old Timer's Reunion (West of the Pecos Museum)

10:00 AM • Rodeo Parade

12:00 PM • Reeves County Sheriff's Posse BBQ

8:00 PM • 1st Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo

FAMILY NIGHT (tickets $10.00, kids 12 and under $2.00)

The local event to run that night • Wild Cow Milking

Thursday - June 26

8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,

Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping

8:00 PM • 2nd Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo

> TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK NIGHT (PLEASE WEAR PINK (A portion of

gate proceeds donated to Pecos Area Cancer Foundation)

> FAMILY NIGHT (tickets $10.00, kids 12 and under $2.00)

> The local event to run that night • Hide Race

8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,

Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping

8:00 PM • 3rd Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo

> CLOVERLEAF CLASSIC WINNERS WILL COME BACK AND RUN, TOP 3 IN EACH DIVISION

Friday - June 27

8:00 AM • Slack Begins for Team Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling,

Steer Roping & Breakaway Roping

8:00 PM • 4th Performance of the West of The Pecos Rodeo

The finals for all local events will run

TOP 12 FROM WEST OF THE PECOS TEAM ROPING CLASSIC WILL

COMPETE DURING PERFORMANCE

Saturday - June 28