Cattlemen’s Days Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Cattlemen’s Days Sponsor.

Sponsors make Cattlemen’s Days possible.

Cattlemen’s Days Sponsorship Opportunities

It’s our 126th year, and Cattlemen’s Days sponsorship season is here! We deeply appreciate your continued support—this event would not be possible without our local sponsors. We’re excited to debut our new chutes, purchased this fall; their updated look will shine as our rodeo continues to be broadcast worldwide on the Cowboy Channel. As a 501(c)(3), we value the impact of donations, and we were proud to donate our previous chutes to 9X NFR Qualifier Orin Larsen and 11X NFR Qualifier and 2X Bareback World Champion Taos Muncy to help support youth rodeo schools.

We continue to support community members affected by cancer through our partnership with the Golden Circle of Champions, whose mission is to “Help Raise Awareness and Funds to Help Children Battling Pediatric Cancer.” Last year, we raised over $11,000 and purchased a 4‑H hog for the Sutter family. Although our 2025 Champion, Wesley Sutter, was unable to attend the National Finals Rodeo due to treatment, we were grateful to sponsor another Mountain States Circuit Champion, 6‑year‑old Casyn Cates of Wyoming, who is in remission from leukemia but experiencing heart complications from chemotherapy. You can read more about his story in this Twisted Rodeo article: https://twistedrodeo.com/2025/12/16/champion-was-the-star-of-the-show/.

Sponsorship prices have gone up this year in keeping pace with other high-quality rodeos. We are sorry about that but also want to continue being the best in the West! On the last page of this packet, you’ll find the sponsorship commitment form. Please complete and return it by June 1, 2026 (payment due by June 15, 2026). You may pay by check (or by credit card online), but please return the commitment form regardless of payment method. If you would like to place an ad in the rodeo program book, please submit your ad copy by June 1, 2026 (paid by June 15, 2026). We also offer the option to link your business website or email on the Cattlemen’s Days website for year‑round advertising—simply indicate your preference on the form. For in‑kind sponsorships, a paid invoice must be received by June 15, 2026 to receive your full sponsorship package.

Our sponsors, community support, and Western Heritage keep the professional rodeo tradition alive in our amazing valley. As the 4th-oldest rodeo in the country (and longest-running continuous rodeo!), we are looking forward to putting on another great celebration for you in 2026! Thank you all for your support!

Sara Bratton Bradbury, Sponsorship Chair 303-881-5881
Tyler Hanson, Cattlemen’s Days President 970-275-4777
Annie Johnson, Sponsorship Intern and Golden Circle of Champions Lead 832-600-9034
And the entire Cattlemen’s Days Committee

Please send your Sponsorship or Advertising Commitment by June 1st to:

Cattlemen’s Days, Inc.
Attn: Sara Bradbury
P.O. Box 1203
Gunnison, CO 81230
sponsors@cattlemensdays.com

Online Commitment Form

Download the 2026 Sponsorship Packet & Commitment Form (PDF, 533KB).

Send in your Sponsorship Commitment by filling in the online form below or by mail. Descriptions of Sponsorship Opportunities are below the form.

Commitment Deadline: June 1st.

Online Cattlemen’s Days Sponsorship Commitment Form

Thank you for your Cattlemen’s Days Sponsorship! If requested, a W-9 will be mailed to you for your records.

Payment Options

Payment by Mail

Please make your check out to Cattlemen's Days, Inc.
Send your check and commitment form to:

Cattlemen’s Days Inc.
Attn: Sara Bradbury
PO Box 1203
Gunnison, CO 81230

Sponsorship Opportunities
Cattlemen’s Days 2026 PRCA Rodeos

All sponsorships include recognition by the announcer during each rodeo performance and acknowledgement in the daily program, as well as the other benefits listed!

Nightly Presenting Sponsor – $6500 (per night) – 3 Nights Available

Our headline sponsor for each exciting night of rodeo action!

Premier name location across the top of the 8’x14’ Video Board for the night of the performance
Cover of the day sheet for the night of the performance
Your organization’s video that runs on the video board for each performance
4 Grandstand Tickets and 4 General Admission to each for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

**These are usually sold out, but we are happy to put you on a waiting list if your business is interested!

Gold Buckle VIP Booth Sponsor – $3000

Promote your business, event or family reunion AND get a front row seat for all the rodeo action!

Exclusive covered booth arena seating
Display your business banner (BYOB) on the arena rail in front of your booth (not free advertising for other events)
12 Gold Buckle passes for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
Booth limit 12 people MAX, for rodeo fans safety

**These are usually sold out, but we are happy to put you on a waiting list if your business is interested!

Golden Circle of Champions Sponsor–$4000

Help a child with cancer beat this disease!

4 Grandstand tickets and 4 General Admission for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Host Hotel & Host Restaurant Sponsorships –$3000–1 Sponsorship for Each

Promoting the best place to stay and the favorite place to grab a bite to eat for our cowboys and fans!

Hanging 1 Banner (2’ x 7’) in the arena facing the grandstand
4 Grandstand Tickets and 4 General Admission for each PRCA Rodeo Performa

Contract Personnel Sponsors – $2000 – (7 Sponsorships Available)

The announcer, the music, the entertainment… all the pieces that make the rodeo, THE RODEO!

Announcer – Andy Stewart, multi-year PRCA Announcer of the Year Nominee

Music Director – Randy “Stretch” Meyer, multi-year PRCA Music Director of the Year Nominee

Barrel Man – Matt Merritt, PBR Entertainer of the Year 2025

Specialty Act – Tomas Garcilazo, 4-time PRCA Specialty Act of the Year

Photographer – Robby Freeman, renowned rodeo and sports photographer

Stock Contractor – Smith Pro Rodeo, 11-time PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year

Y- Hitch, LLC – Suffolk Punch Horses; horse-drawn transportation

Sponsor acknowledgment during the Cattlemen’s Days parade (Saturday)
4 Grandstand Tickets and 4 General Admission for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Event Sponsors – $2500/event; 9 Sponsorships

Promote your business by sponsoring one of the 7 PRCA Rodeo Events that make up the Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo Performance!

Exclusive Sponsor acknowledgement in our rodeo program
Flying your Business Banner around the arena from horseback prior to your event
2 Grandstand Tickets and 2 General Admission for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Cattlemen’s Days Scholarship Sponsors – 2 @ $2000 (Sponsors 2 graduates at $2000 each)

A great way to give back to two Gunnison High School seniors that are active participants in 4-H and FFA.

Acknowledgement of your sponsorship with scholarship recipients at the 4H Livestock Sale.
10 VIP passes for Saturday night’s PRCA Rodeo Performance

Cowboy Sponsor – $200

Let’s help get our cowboys down the rodeo road! All funds go to the prize purses and the experience for our contestants.

1 Grandstand ticket and opportunity to purchase 1 additional Grandstand ticket @ $20

Spur Club Donors – Any amount welcome

Thank you! Your support goes a long way in putting on this great event!

Includes a listing in our rodeo program as a sponsor

Cattlemen’s Days Annual Dance–$2500

In conjunction with 5B’s BBQ, entertainment and dancing. After Thursday’s rodeo @ 5B’s, after Friday’s rodeo in the arena.

Announcer acknowledgement Thursday and Friday nights
3’ x 7’ banner (at sponsor’s expense) hanging at the north end of the grandstand
4 Grandstand Tickets for each PRCA performance
4 Dance Tickets to each dance

PRCA Event Firearm Award–$750 (9 available)

In addition to a cash award, each PRCA event-winning contestant will receive a firearm

2 Grandstand and 2 General Admission Tickets for each PRCA performance

2026 Sponsorships Currently Taken

All Sponsorships Include: recognition by the announcer during each rodeo performance and acknowledgement in the daily program.

The Cattlemen’s Days Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to those sponsors who have an unwavering dedication to the Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo. Without your support and complete dedication, the rodeo would not be the extraordinary event that it is today. Therefore, the Sponsorships with business names attached to them are already taken. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please let us know.

Nightly Presenting Sponsor–$6500–3 nights

Thursday Night: Dos Rios Golf Club
Friday Night: Electronic Solutions
Saturday Night: Western Lumber

GOLD BUCKLE VIP Booth Sponsor–$3000

5 B’s BBQ
Cross Bar Ranch/Trout Creek Engineering/Jennifer Barvitski Architect
Holden Village/Two Miles Property
Blue Valley Carpentry/Jody Reeser
Summit Global Private Wealth/Mountain Sunrise Wellness
Pike Builders
Professional Contractors, Inc./Rocky Mountain Vet Services
Wet Grocer
Gunnison County Abstract

**These are usually sold out, but we are happy to put you on a waiting list if your business is interested.

Golden Circle of Champions Sponsor–$4000

Help a child with cancer beat this disease.

Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District

Host Hotel and Host Restaurant Sponsorships–$3000–1 Sponsorship for Each

Promoting the best place to stay and the favorite place to grab a bite to eat for our cowboys and fans!

Palisades Restaurant
Inn at Tomichi Village

Bucking Chutes, Center Out-Gate, Out-Gate Panel Sponsors

$3000/Center Out-Gate (1)
$3000/Out-Gate Side Panels (1)
$2500/Bucking Chute (6)

Promote your business with your name and logo on a chute gate, in the center of all the action!

Center Out-Gate: Spallone Construction
Out-Gate Side Panels: CSI, Concrete Systems Inc.
Chute #1: M4Chute #2: Gunnison Savings & Loan
Chute # 3: Lacy Construction
Chute #4: Gunnison Valley Health
Chute #5: AVAILABLE
Chute #6: Gunnison Country Times

Event Sponsors–$2500/event; 9 Sponsorships

Promote your business by sponsoring one of the 7 PRCA Rodeo Events that make up the Cattlemen’s Days Rodeo Performance!

Bull Riding: Wet Grocer
Bareback Riding: Gene Taylor’s Sporting Goods
Steer Wrestling: Castleton Ranch
Saddle Bronc Riding: Two Miles Property
Tie Down Roping: Gunnison Materials
Barrel Racing: Chris Crown Insurance Agency
Team Roping Header: Gunnison Valley Health
Team Roping Heeler: Hitch-N-Stitch Custom Embroidery
Breakaway Roping: Peter and Cathy Dea

Scoreboard Sign–3 Sponsorships

Scoreboard Top–$4000
Scoreboard Side–$2000 (2)

Premier advertising! All eyes are on the scoreboard after each Bull ride, Saddle Bronc ride, Bareback ride or Timed event!

Scoreboard Top: Gene Taylor’s
Scoreboard Sides (2): Western Colorado University & AVAILABLE

Interior Arena Gate Signs and Banners

Have your logo on the inside of the arena during the rodeo for everyone to see on a 2’ x 7’ hard sign!

Be sure to watch for it during The Cowboy Channel national broadcasts of Cattlemen’s Days!

N. Entry Gate / S. Entry Gate / Stripping Chute Gate–$1000

Palisades Restaurant & Alta Convenience

Head or Heel Roping Box Gates–$1000/each

Heading Box–Umbrella Bar (Tyler Hanson)
Heeling Box–Two Miles Property

Contract Personnel Sponsors – $2000 (7)

The announcer, the music, the entertainment… all the pieces that make the rodeo, THE RODEO!

Announcer – AVAILABLE
Music Director – AVAILABLE
Barrel Man – Stumbling Moose
Specialty Act – AVAILABLE
Photographer—AVAILABLE
Stock Contractor—AVAILABLE
Y- Hitch, LLC—AVAILABLE

Cattlemen’s Days Royalty Sponsors–$500/Sponsorship

Please contact Sara Dobie (970-275-8985) for more information on being a Royalty Sponsor.

Help defray the costs of Cattlemen’s Days Royalty expenses

Other Sponsorship Opportunities – 2026 Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeos

All Sponsorships Include: recognition by the announcer during each rodeo performance and acknowledgement in the daily program, as well as the other benefits listed!

Cattlemen’s Days Open Horse Show Sponsor

Please call Ivy McNulty (970-275-0043) for more information on becoming an Open Horse Show Sponsor. All monies and commitments are to be sent to Sara Bradbury using the Sponsorship Commitment form. Sponsors will receive 2 General Admission tickets to the Thursday night Golden Circle of Champions Rodeo.

Ranch Rodeo & Watershed Events

Team Roping, Barrel Race, and Team Ranch Sort

Please contact Jack Hanson 970-209-2461 before sending response. All monies and commitments are to be sent to Sara Bradbury using the Sponsorship Commitment form.

Presenting Sponsor – $3500

Public address announcements during the Ranch Rodeo
Sponsor acknowledgement on the Cattlemen’s Days website
Facebook promotion of your business before and after the event
Sponsor acknowledgement in our rodeo program
2 Grandstand and 2 General Admission Tickets for Saturday Night PRCA Rodeo Performance
Ranch Rodeo Champions picture with your banner for your business

Ranch Rodeo Event Sponsor (8 available) – $700 per event

Public address announcements during the Ranch Rodeo
Sponsor acknowledgement on the Cattlemen’s Days website
Facebook promotion of your business before and after the event
Sponsor acknowledgement in our rodeo program
2 General Admission Tickets for Saturday Night PRCA Rodeo Performance

Ranch Rodeo General Sponsors – $250

Public address announcements during the Ranch Rodeo or Ranch Team Sort (your choice)
Sponsor acknowledgement in our rodeo program
Facebook promotion of your business before and after the event
1 General Admission Ticket for Saturday Night PRCA Rodeo Performance

Top Hand Sponsor or Top Horse Sponsor – $1500 ea.

Advertising Opportunities – 2026 Cattlemen’s Days PRCA Rodeos

Construction of all sign & banner advertisements is the responsibility of the sponsors.

Interior Arena Gate Signs and Banners

Have your logo on the inside of the arena during the rodeo for everyone to see… And be sure to watch for it during The Cowboy Channel national broadcasts of Cattlemen’s Days! Signs paid for by the business.

Arena Banner – $1000/year

3’x7’ canvas banner hung on the inside of the arena fence
2 Grandstand and 2 General Admission tickets for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Exterior Arena Rail Sign – $800/year

The perfect advertising location for your business sign on the racetrack and arena fences in front of the grandstands. Seen by all fans and spectators! Signs paid for by the business.

2’x7’ hard sign on the arena entrance/exit gate
2 Grandstand and 2 General Admission tickets for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Grandstand Sign – $900/year

Hang your sign on the ends of the Grandstands, visible from the entry gate or the beer tent! Signs paid for by the business.

2’x7’ hard sign on the arena entrance/exit gate
2 Grandstand and 2 General Admission tickets for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Bucking Chutes, Center Out-Gate, Out-Gate Panel Sponsor

Your business name and logo on a chute gate, in the center of all the action. Every time your gate is opened, it will be shown on the Cowboy Channel! (Existing sponsors will have an advertisement made for them; new sponsors will have to have theirs made to the correct dimensions.)

Hard sign on the exterior of the chute
2 Grandstand and 2 General Admission tickets for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Rodeo Action Video Display Board Advertisements

A bright 8’x14’ Video Board that displays Live Action, Replays, Leader Board, and more. We will need a digital copy of your logo for any of these ads (.png format).

Contestant Bios – $2,000 AVAILABLE

Your logo with every contestant for all 3 PRCA Rodeo Performances, up to 210 impressions per performance!
Sponsor recognition from Announcer during each PRCA Rodeo Performance
2 Grandstand Tickets, 2 General Admission for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Timing Board – $2,000 AVAILABLE

Your logo in the corner for every event time clock, multiple impressions per performance
Sponsor recognition from Announcer during each PRCA Rodeo Performance
2 Grandstand Tickets, 2 General Admission for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Replay Board: Rough Stock Event Replays or Timed Event Replays – $2,000 (1 of each available)
SOLD – TOMICHI MATERIALS, BOTH

Your logo in the corner of each Rough Stock Ride or Timed Event Replay during all 3 PRCA Rodeo Performances
Sponsor recognition from Announcer during each PRCA Rodeo Performance
2 Grandstand Tickets, 2 General Admission for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
1 on-grounds parking pass for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Opening Ceremonies – $1,500 AVAILABLE

Your logo in the corner during the opening ceremony for each PRCA Rodeo Performance
Sponsor recognition from Announcer during each PRCA Rodeo Performance
2 grandstand tickets for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

Leader Board – $1,500 AVAILABLE

Your logo in the corner of the leaderboard for each event (7) during each PRCA Rodeo Performance
Sponsor recognition from Announcer each PRCA Rodeo Performance
2 Grandstand Tickets for each PRCA Rodeo Performance

30 Second Ad – $800 per night

Your 30 second ad will run three times during that night’s PRCA Rodeo Performance
Sponsor recognition from Announcer during that night’s PRCA Rodeo Performance
2 Grandstand tickets for that night’s PRCA Rodeo Performance

Ticket and Wristband Advertisements

Contact Beth Wyman (970)-275-9634 for more information.

Cattlemen’s Days Program Advertisements

Designed for small or large businesses, with several sizes and prices to fit your budget! This program will travel all over with the rodeo fans that visit our beautiful valley.

Business Card: $200
¼ Page Ad: $300
½ Page Ad: $500
Full Page: $800
Cover Page (front inside or back inside): $1500
Back Cover: $2000

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Golden Circle of Champions

Golden Circle of Champions is a national nonprofit 501(c)3 supporting children battling pediatric cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Partnering with rodeos and western communities nationwide, the organization provides direct financial support while creating moments of hope, courage, and resilience. Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days is proud to partner with Golden Circle of Champions, continuing a legacy of giving when it matters most. We are the only rodeo in the Mountain States Circuit certified by Golden Circle of Champions!

There is no greater Champion than a child fighting cancer.

The Golf Tournament will be held on June 12, 2026

Cattlemen’s Days Golden Circle of Champions
Golf Tournament Fundraiser Sponsorship

Golden Tee Champion Sponsor – $3,500 (1 Sponsorship Available)

Hole Sponsors

Long Shot Legend Sponsor– $300 (Sponsor an Entire Hole)
Cowboy Kickoff Sponsor– $100 (Share Sponsorship of a Hole with up to 4 others)
Puttin’ for the Kids Sponsor – $150 (4 Putting Green Sponsorships Available)
Grip It & Rip Sponsor – $125 (6 Driving Range Sponsorships Available)

Team sign-ups will be taken care of on the Cattlemen’s Days website. $600 per 4-person team. Be prepared for fun games on the course, a luncheon after, and incredible prizes!

All sponsors will receive on-course signage during the tournament and recognition as a Golden Circle of Champions sponsor in each night’s rodeo program.

Questions or Need more information?

Feel free to contact us.

Sara Bratton Bradbury, Sponsorship Coordinator – 303-881-5881

Beth Wyman, Ticket Coordinator – 970-275-9634

Ivy McNulty, Open Horse Show sponsorships – 970-275-0043

Please fill in the online form above or send your Sponsorship Commitment to:
Cattlemen’s Days Inc.
Attn: Sara Bradbury
PO Box 1203
Gunnison, CO 81230

Thank you for your Cattlemen’s Days Sponsorship!

Download Sponsorship Packet (PDF)

Cattlemen’s Days Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Cattlemen’s Days Sponsor.

Sponsors make Cattlemen’s Days possible.