The Arkansas Cowboys Association (ACA) consists of cowboys, cowgirls, and rodeo stock contractors throughout Arkansas. In 1976, a small group of rodeo contestants & stock contractors formed the ACA. Today under a governing Board of Directors, ACA is one of the largest rodeo associations in the state. Contestants compete for larger prize money and points to make the ACA Finals each year in October. Many generations of Arkansas cowboys and cowgirls have mixed their Western and American heritage, thus receiving the opportunity to bring to life something that could have been lost years ago.