The Digital Program

Everything You Need.

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.

Sep 11-13
2026 · Carthage, MO
$10K
Added, Weekend Total
Open 5D
½-Sec Split · 80% Back
SGP
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Programs & Documents

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Each item opens as soon as it's ready. Until then it links to the live info on the site.

Event Program

The full 2026 program — the whole weekend in one document.

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Schedule

Run order and start times for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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Rules & Information

Official event rules, refunds, and eligibility.

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Fee Schedule

Entry fees for every session, sidepot, and class.

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Parking Assignment

Where to park your rig and trailer at Lucky J Arena.

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Waiver

The release each contestant needs on file.

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The Run Order

Schedule.

Friday
September 11
  • Open 5D. Half-second split, 80% back
  • Big Shot's Bounty. 1,000 added feature
  • Age sidepots. Senior, Adult, Youth
  • PeeWee. Ride Alone and Lead Line
Saturday
September 12
  • Open 5D. Half-second split, 80% back
  • King's Jackpot. 3D High Stakes, 100% payout
  • Big Shot's Bounty. 2,500 added feature
  • 2D Futurity and 2D Derby
Sunday
September 13
  • Open 5D. Half-second split, 80% back
  • Big Shot's Bounty. 2,500 added feature
  • Open Average. 5 saddles awarded
  • Awards and 1,000 added Average
Added Money

Where It Pays.

Open 5D

$1K · $2.5K · $2.5K

Added Friday / Saturday / Sunday. Half-second split, 80% payback, all three days.

High Roller 3D

$1,000 Added

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.

The Average

$1,000 + 5 Saddles

Consistency pays. Three days, one champion run.

Age Sidepots

Sr · Adult · Youth

100 added a day, plus a weekend fast-time buckle in each.

Futurity & Derby

$500 · $250 Added

Two-day 2D races with average awards for the young horses.

PeeWee Act

$500 Added

$250 in each class. 3D format, buckles to the D winners in each class, plus more prizes and goodies.

What It Costs

Fee Schedule.

Entry fees for every session and class. Enter online through SGP.

Class / SessionAddedEntry
Ride Sessions—$10
Exhibitions—$5
Friday Night$1,000 added$51
Saturday$2,500 added$71
Sunday$2,500 added$71
Sidepots$100 added$25
High Roller SidepotsHigh Stakes$1,000 added$300
PeeWee Act$250 added / class$15
Open 5D Average$1,000 added$60
Enter on SGP
Before You Haul

Rules of the Game.

The official rules PDF opens above as soon as it's posted. Here's the quick version.

Sanctioned

Open 5D

Half-second split, 80% payback. Divisional rules across every class.

Refunds

Through Sep 7

Online refunds, less office fee and 4%, until entries close. None after.

Eligibility

All Ages

Senior, Adult, Youth, PeeWee, plus 2D Futurity and Derby. Check on SGP.

Mark Your Calendar

Key Dates.

Aug11

Entries Open

Tuesday at noon on SGP. Stalls, RVs & shavings must be paid to reserve.

Sep7

Pre-Entry Deadline

Monday, 10:00 PM. Paid in full to be in the Pre-Draw.

Sep10

Late Entries

Wednesday. Open back up with no late fee.

Sep11

The Carnival

Three days of barrels. September 11 to 13.

Enter on SGP
Getting There

Location & Contact.

The Arena

Lucky J Arena

Lucky J Steakhouse & Arena, Carthage, Missouri. Parking assignments will post in the Program above as soon as they're set.

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Questions?

Connie Dove

Producer of the Carnival of Cans. Call or text with any questions about entries, stalls, or sponsorship.

Call 660-221-1076 Email Us