Updated: March 9th, 2026

After lengthy negotiations, the Clovis Rodeo Board of Directors, has voted to not include breakaway roping at their 112th Annual Clovis Rodeo in 2026. The decision is based on a difference of opinion regarding prize money and the term of the agreement. Breakaway roping is not a required event of the sanctioning organization Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

Since first inviting breakaway ropers to Clovis, the board of directors has added more money than required and has increased added money in 3 of the last 4 years, working towards getting equal money for this event in the future. The Clovis Rodeo board of directors was also one of the early professional rodeos to get barrel racing and team roping equal money, before many other rodeos followed.

The Clovis Rodeo, April 22-26, will continue to offer bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and mutton busting at a family friendly event that has carried on the traditions of our community for over 111 years.

-CLOVIS RODEO BOARD OF DIRECTORS