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Preliminary Calf Roping Qualifier

The Preliminary Calf Roping Qualifier is open to anyone that did not receive an invitation to the Cinch Roping Invitational Calf Roping on Saturday. Any contestants under the age of 18 will be required to submit parental consent for participation.

Entries are typically open to the first 120 ropers to enter. The roping is two go rounds with the top 12 in the average advancing to the short-go. The jackpot will pay money in each go round, including the short-go, and average money.

The first roper to enter, is the last person to rope in the first round. The roping order will reverse for round 2.

Entries open Tuesday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m., and close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Entries may be made by phone at (325)653-7785 or by mail. Fees are due at time of entry. If you enter by phone but mail a check, you will not be entered until your payment is received.

The Top Ropers in the Average will be invited to compete in the Invitational Calf Roping the following day. To participate in the Invitational Calf Roping, ropers must possess a PRCA card or permit. The number of ropers advancing will be determined by the number of entries in the Preliminary Qualifier to Saturday's invitational event. One qualifier will be granted for every 25 entries. Admission to the Preliminary Roping in the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena is free.

Invitational Calf Roping

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The Invitational Calf Roping is held on the Saturday of Roping Fiesta weekend in the Outdoor Roping Arena on the San Angelo Fairgrounds. The roping will be held in sun, rain, wind or snow, as long as there is no inclement severe weather.

Historically, the Roping Fiesta showcased the world's top ranked calf ropers against some of the more regional talent to show that West Texas boasts many great ropers that just many not make a career out of it.

The Calf Roping is three full go rounds, with a 12-head short-go. All go rounds including the short-go pay round money, as well as average money. The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association is adding $20,000 to the purse. All calves are drawn.

This event is held in the Outdoor Roping Arena, and tickets are $12.00 each, and all seating is reserved. Tickets are available for purchase in advance or at the gate.

Match Roping

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The Match Roping is a twelve head roping contest between two calf ropers. They each will rope six head of calves in between the 2nd and 3rd go rounds of the Invitational Calf Roping, and the other six head after the conclusion of the Invitational Calf Roping.

Each cowboy will rope the same calves. They get to select which order they rope their six calves in, and switch pens at the half way point.

The match roping is a winner take all $20,000 pot.

This event is held in the Outdoor Roping Arena in conjuction with the Invitational Calf Roping, and tickets are $12.00 each, and all seating is reserved. Tickets are available for purchase in advance or at the gate.

Steer Roping

The Invitational Steer Roping is held on the Sunday of the Roping Fiesta weekend. This event features approximately 30 of the nation's top competitors in the event.

The roping is three full go rounds, with a 12 head short- go. Purse money is divvied up by go round and to average winners.

Invitations to the event are distributed by PRCA standings.

Tickets for the Steer Roping and Double Mugging are available at the stock show office or the gate and are $10.00 each for reserved seating.

New in 2019, a Steer Roping Qualifier event will be held in September. Please view the Qualifier page for more information. The event will be free to the public and held in the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena.

Double Mugging

The Double Mugging is held in conjunction with the Steer Roping the Sunday of Roping Fiesta weekend. This entertaining event features a pair of mounted cowboys attempting to rope and tie a yearling cattle.

The event has turned into a sure crowd favorite, and each second promises something wild.

The double mugging is one full go round with a six head short-go. Prize money will be paid to go round winners, short go winners, and average winners.

Invitations to compete in the Double Mugging are distributed by the Roping Fiesta Committee.

Tickets for the Steer Roping and Double Mugging are available at the stock show office or the gate and are $10.00 each for reserved seating.

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