What the Alamosa Round-Up Is
The Alamosa Round-UP is the San Luis Valley's Western heritage celebration, run for nearly 50 years over two weekends at the Alamosa County Fairgrounds. The 2026 edition ran June 20 and June 25 to 27 and combined a demolition derby, local Mutton Bustin' and barrel racing, a PRCA professional rodeo and a closing concert. More than 350 cowboys and cowgirls compete for over $45,000 in prize money across all seven major PRCA events, and the rodeo is part of the PRCA's All American Series.
Events and Schedule (2026)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 20 | Demolition Derby, 6:30 p.m. (gates 5 p.m.), with big cars, pickups and an Outlaw Class |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Local showcase: Mutton Bustin' and local barrel racing (entries closed June 22) |
| Fri, Jun 26 | PRCA Rodeo, 6:30 p.m.; downtown block party on San Juan Ave. next to SLV Brewing Co., around 8:45 p.m. |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 9 a.m. Cowboy Church (free); 6:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo; about 8:45 p.m. Justin Lawrence concert on the main stage |
The PRCA Rodeo
Top professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in seven events: bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Rodeo performances start at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets and Cost
For the Saturday, June 27 rodeo, adult tickets are $25, kids ages 6 to 12 are $20 and ages 5 and under are free. The Saturday night concert starts right after the last bull bucks, and the rodeo ticket covers both. Tickets, participant registration and ticket verification run through rodeoticket.com and the Round-Up's own website.
The Concert
Justin Lawrence, a former professional saddle bronc rider who is now a country artist, headlines the closing concert on the main stage, the fourth annual Round-UP Concert.
Mutton Bustin' and Local Riders
The Thursday showcase is a family night: Little Cowboys and Cowgirls of the San Luis Valley ride woolly sheep, and local and open barrel racers compete. Entries for the 2026 Mutton Bustin' closed June 22, so register early next year.
Who Supports It
The Round-UP is supported by the City of Alamosa, the Alamosa Marketing District and more than 85 local families and businesses.
Where
Alamosa County Fairgrounds, 8784 Old Sanford Rd., Alamosa, CO 81101. Before traveling, check current road conditions at cotrip.org or watchduty.org when heavy rain or flooding affects the region.
Questions
What time does the rodeo start?
6:30 p.m. on rodeo nights.
Is the concert extra?
No. The rodeo ticket covers the Saturday concert.
Is there anything free?
Cowboy Church on Saturday at 9 a.m. is free, and kids 5 and under are free at the rodeo.
Official Links
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Alamosa Round-Up Demolition Derby
Saturday kickoff to Round-Up week: gates opened at 5 p.m. and the derby, including the Outlaw Class, began at 6:30 p.m. on June 20, 2026.
8784 Old Sanford Rd, Alamosa, CO | Organizer: Alamosa Round-Up Official event details - Colorado Cattlemen's Association Mid-Winter Conference
Winter policy conference of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association at the Denver Marriott West in Golden, set for Dec. 14-15, 2026.
- National Western Stock Show
Sixteen-day stock show and rodeo at the National Western Complex in Denver, with open breed shows, an auction of junior livestock champions, pro rodeos and horse shows. The 2027 dates are posted.
- Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
Eleven-day state fair and rodeo at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Fair organizers have announced Aug. 27 to Sept. 6, 2027; the 2026 fair ran Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
- Western National Roundup
Four-day 4-H and FFA event in Denver with livestock and horse judging, quiz bowl, public speaking and parliamentary procedure contests. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 7-10, 2026.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.