PEWC › Finals
October 8-10, 2027 · R&J Arena · Verndale, Minnesota
PEWC Finals & R&J Classic
Futurity / Maturity
Three days, every division, and the season's standings settled. The largest Finals payout in Minnesota state history. In 2026 the event paid out over $160,000!
What members walk in with
Membership is the difference between paying to play and being handed side pot money. $20,000 in free side pots is reserved for PEWC members at the Finals, and the $10,000 members-only side pot on Saturday and Sunday is free for members to enter.
- Free members-only side pots
- $20,000
- Members-only side pot · Sat & Sun
- $10,000
- Mega Youth High Stakes Sidepot
- $5,000
- Rider sponsorship
- $100
Entries
Entries open Sunday, August 1 at 8:00 AM CST through fastenter.com. The entry form and event flyer will be posted closer to the entry date.
Updated October 8, 2026. Includes the release of liability.
Rider sponsorship
A $100 sponsorship gets you early runs all three days and covers however many horses you bring. It is the single best-value thing on the Finals sheet if you are hauling more than one.
R&J Classic Maturity: horse eligibility
- Any horse eight years old or younger
- Any horse matured through a previous PEWC Finals
- Any horse sired by a current Homegrown Stallion Incentive stallion