Finals
2026 LRCA Finals
October 30 – November 1, 2026 State Fair of Louisiana | Hirsch Memorial Coliseum 3701 Hudson Avenue, Shreveport, LA
Finals Day Sheets
Round 1 Results
Round 2 Results & Updated Standings
Round 3 Results & Updated Standings
2026 Finals Year-End Awards
Congratulations to the 2026 LRCA Hall of Fame Inductees!
2026 LRCA Finals Photographer
Thank you so much to Black Lotus Photography for being the 2026 LRCA Finals photographer!
Photos from the Special Kids Rodeo and Round 1 are posted.
Finals Weekend
Friday, October 30
- 6:00–8:00 AM
Open Arena
- 9:00 AM
Special Kids Rodeo
Location: Arena
- 6:30 PM
LRCA Finals Performance #1
Running order: 12–1 based on standings entering the Finals.
Friday, October 30 · Performance #1 Day Sheets- After performance
Awards Presentation
Tent behind the State Fair Office, across from the Coliseum.
Saturday, October 31
- 7:00–9:00 AM
Open Arena
- 6:30 PM
LRCA Finals Performance #2
Running order: 1–12 based on standings entering the Finals.
Saturday, October 31 · Performance #2 Day Sheets- After performance
Awards Presentation
Tent behind the State Fair Office, across from the Coliseum.
Sunday, November 1
- 7:00–9:00 AM
Open Arena
- 11:00 AM
Church Services
WK Tent in the Main Parking Lot.
View the Church Service Flyer- 3:00 PM
LRCA Finals Performance #3
Sunday, November 1 · Performance #3 Day Sheets
Animal Health Requirements
All contestants bringing animals to the State Fair of Louisiana must review the requirements posted on the LRCA website and Facebook page. Additional requirements have been issued by the State Veterinarian due to the screwworm outbreak in Texas.
Finals Qualification
| Event | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Timed Events | Top 12 from the first 8 approved rodeos |
| Bareback & Saddle Bronc | Top 10 from the first 5 approved rodeos |
| Bull Riding | Top 12 from the first 5 approved rodeos |
Contestant Reminders
- Awards presentations will be held in the tent behind the State Fair Office, across from the Coliseum, Friday and Saturday nights following the performances.
- Continue checking the LRCA website and Facebook for updates.
2026 Award Winners
Of the Year Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Stock Contractor of the Year | J2 Rodeo Company / Gantt Brothers / Burgess Brothers Bucking Horses |
| Bareback Horse of the Year | 423 Bay Bomber — J2 / Gantt Brothers / Burgess Brothers |
| Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year | 70 Blue Duck — J2 / Gantt Brothers / Burgess Brothers |
| Bucking Bull of the Year | A4 Knot Head — J2 / Gantt Brothers / Burgess Brothers |
| Announcer of the Year | Jay Bergeron |
| Secretary of the Year | Cindy Emerson |
| Contract Act of the Year | Rudy Burns |
Rodeo & Committee Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Rodeo of the Year | Leesville Lions Club Rodeo — Leesville, LA |
| Large Rodeo of the Year | Paragon Stampede — Marksville, LA |
| New Rodeo of the Year | Minden Rodeo — Minden, LA |
| Committee of the Year | Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo — Ringgold, LA |
Top 5 Rodeos of the Year
- Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo — Ringgold, LA
- Open Range Fellowship Church Rodeo — Greenwood, LA
- Mt. Olive Christian School Rodeo — Athens, LA
- Central Christian Academy Rodeo — Keatchie, LA
- Benton Johnson Memorial Rodeo — Many, LA
Committee Persons of the Year
| Recipient | Rodeo |
|---|---|
| Alan Biddy | Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Rodeo — Jefferson, TX |
| Joan Botts | Paragon Stampede — Marksville, LA |
| Brant & Amber Graves | R&R Tour |
| Calvary Trail Cowboy Church Committee | Louann, AR |
2026 Finals Personnel
| Role | Personnel |
|---|---|
| Pickup Men | Jeremy Mercer, Cody Burgess |
| Bullfighters | Kash Gantt, Hunter Allen, Tim Edwards |
| Timers | Beth Norwood, Nicole Allen |
| Judges | Billy Nickerson, Teddy Alleman, William Vaughan, Randy Hebert |
