What Western Fest PRCA Stampede Rodeo Is
Western Fest is Granite Falls' summer rodeo celebration: three nights of PRCA rodeo at LeeMar Ranch, wrapped in a week of downtown activities that start the Wednesday before the first rodeo night. Each rodeo night has its own theme, there is a parade, a pageant, a 5K, live music and a $10,000 raffle, so it works as a family weekend as much as a rodeo. The most recent edition ran June 24 to 27, 2026.
The Three Rodeo Nights
| Night | Theme | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 25 | Kids Night | Royalty introductions at 6:55 p.m. Kids are $1 with a paid adult admission, and pony rides are free with paid admission from 5:30 to 7 p.m. |
| Friday, June 26 | 1st Responder Night | Street dance with Hicktown Mafia, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the American Legion |
| Saturday, June 27 | Veterans Night | Mutton Bustin' at 6:15 p.m. (online registration only) |
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the rodeo starts at 7 p.m. each night. A free shuttle runs to the ranch.
How the Week Unfolds
Wednesday, June 24: Cowboy Crazy Days downtown
- Cowboy Crazy Days, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Color run and family fun day, 10 a.m. to noon
- Burger and brat feed, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fishing contest for ages 4 to 13, plus face painting, inflatables, crafts, a pedal tractor pull, line dancing and root beer floats
- Kiddie parade (pre-registration required; call 320-379-1023)
Thursday and Friday evenings
Live music by Mike Gill on the American Legion patio Thursday, 9 p.m. to midnight, and the Hicktown Mafia street dance Friday.
Saturday, June 27
- 8 a.m.: 5K Rodeo Run/Walk, starting and ending at Lende Plaza (registration: 320-564-6243)
- 10:30 a.m.: Miss Western Fest Brunch at Rock Haven
- 1 p.m.: Grand Parade down 9th Ave to Prentice
- 3:30 p.m.: Miss Western Fest Pageant at the YME Auditorium
- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Street dance with Canyon Cowboys at the American Legion
- 10:30 p.m.: The 2026 Miss Western Fest and princesses are introduced at Sorlien Park, followed at 10:35 p.m. by the $10,000 raffle drawing
The schedule is subject to change, so confirm times before you travel.
Tickets and Raffle
Rodeo tickets can be bought online or in person. Kids pay $1 with a paid adult admission on Thursday night. Raffle tickets for the $10,000 drawing are sold at the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce office.
Where to Go
Rodeo nights are at LeeMar Ranch, 5328 Hwy 212, Granite Falls, MN 56241. Downtown events are spread around Granite Falls, including the American Legion, Lende Plaza, Rock Haven, the YME Auditorium and Sorlien Park. Parade route: 9th Ave to Prentice.
Questions
Is it good for young kids?
Yes. Thursday is Kids Night with $1 kid admission and free pony rides before the rodeo, Wednesday has the kiddie parade, fishing contest and pedal tractor pull, and Saturday has Mutton Bustin'.
How do I get to the ranch without driving in?
A free shuttle runs to the ranch.
Do I need to sign up for anything?
The kiddie parade needs pre-registration, Mutton Bustin' is online registration only, and the 5K has its own registration line.
Who do I call?
Rodeo questions: (320) 564-4070.
Official Links
- Granite Falls PRCA Rodeo: rodeo website
- Explore Minnesota event listing: dates, schedule and contacts
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