Professional saddle bronc rider Jase Stout hangs on tight for the Highland Lakes crowd at the 2026 Marble Falls Rodeo. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
The Charley Taylor Arena was packed on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, for the 2026 Marble Falls Rodeo.
The rodeo is always held on the third weekend of July and it’s been running since 1956.
Mutton busters hang on for dear life as the shoots open on Friday night at the Charley Taylor Arena. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Highland Lakes locals mingled with bronc riders, barrel racers, mutton busters, and entertainers from all over the country for two nights of action-packed, down-home, family fun.
“It’s always a fun, family tradition for us,” Marble Falls resident Michelle Ryan told DailyTrib on Friday night. “It’s almost 20 years of coming out to the rodeo, we’re Marble Falls locals, and now I get to take my own kiddos.”
Marble Falls local Michelle Ryan continues her family’s long time tradition of attending the Marble Falls, now with her own children, Truett (left), Haven, and Caroline. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
A visitor from Decatur, 20-year-old professional saddle bronc rider Jase Stout, won his slice of the weekend, taking first in his event with 88 points.
“Thanks to everybody who came out, God Bless you, I hope you have a great rest of your year and I’ll be back next year to defend the title,” he said. “I’ve never been here, this is my first year getting to come. I drew a horse that I’ve really been looking forward to getting on and what better time than a cool Friday night in Marble Falls to get on her.”
Landy Comontofski (left), Heidi Meredith, and Sailor Comontofski all competed for the title of 2026 Marble Falls Rodeo Princess. Landy went on to win the contest on Friday night. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Another Marble Falls local, Tess Chandler, had high praise for the rodeo.
“I love it, it’s awesome, my favorite part is the steer wrestling,” she said. “It’s the best event of the summer in Marble Falls.”
A couple, Giselle Hernandez and Atreyu Machacek, were enjoying their second trip to the Marble Falls Rodeo on Friday.
“I think it’s really great, a family friendly place and a good way to spend the weekend,” she said.
A breakaway roper prepares to head into the arena on Friday night at the Marble Falls Rodeo. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
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