Sep 11-13
2026 · Carthage, MO
Your one-stop program for the 14th Annual Carnival of Cans — schedule, rules, fees, stalls, parking, and every document, all in one place. Bookmark this page and check back as more is added.
Each item opens as soon as it's ready. Until then it links to the live info on the site.
The complete digital program — 39 pages, cover to cover. Schedule, rules, sidepots, specialty acts, and every sponsor.
Coming soonInside and outside stall charts, RV parking, and the full A–Z assignment list.
View hereAdded Friday / Saturday / Sunday. Half-second split, 80% payback, all three days.
Presented by Prime Performance Nutrition. Saturday, Sep 12 — High Stakes sidepot, 3D half-second split, $300 entry. Stall mats, rope halters, and over-unders to the top three in every D.
Consistency pays. Three days, one champion run.
4D, half-second split. $100 added daily, $25 entry, plus a weekend fast-time buckle in each. Youth 19 & under, Adult 20–49 (age as of January 1).
Top 2 in each 4D of the Senior, Adult & Youth 3-day averages — 1st a buckle, 2nd a custom Red Mare mohair halter. Youth buckles are the Maralee Dinsdale Memorial. Opt in on Friday’s entry ($30 nomination); must enter the Open & sidepot all three days.
Two-day 2D races with average awards for the young horses.
$250 in each class. 3D format, buckles to the D winners in each class, plus more prizes and goodies.
Entry fees for every session and class. Enter online through SGP.
The official rules PDF opens above as soon as it's posted. Here's the quick version.
Half-second split, 80% payback. Divisional rules across every class.
Online refunds, less office fee and 4%, until entries close. None after.
Senior, Adult, Youth, PeeWee, plus 2D Futurity and Derby. Check on SGP.
Tuesday at noon on SGP. Stalls, RVs & shavings must be paid to reserve.
Monday, 10:00 PM. Paid in full to be in the Pre-Draw.
Wednesday. Open back up with no late fee.
Three days of barrels. September 11 to 13.
Lucky J Steakhouse & Arena, Carthage, Missouri. Parking assignments will post in the Program above as soon as they're set.
Open in MapsProducer of the Carnival of Cans. Call or text with any questions about entries, stalls, or sponsorship.