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California Rodeo 2024
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California Rodeo
Wednesday July 17 and July 18-21
Family Events: https://www.carodeo.com/events/family-events
The Rodeo Carnival will be open July 17 – 21, 3 – 11pm daily, Carnival Site.
New! Kids Dummy Roping, https://www.carodeo.com/events/2024/2024-kids-dummy-roping
The Stick Horse Race takes place Thursday, July 20 with a preliminary run at 4:30 pm and finals on the track during the performance that night. https://www.carodeo.com/events/2024/stick-horse-race
The McDonald’s Kids Corral is a fun-filled, action-packed area for children and their parents. July 18 – 21; https://www.carodeo.com/events/2024/kids-corral
Mutton Busting July 20, 6 – 9pm; July 17-21; Salinas Sports Complex, A crowd favorite, kids ages 4-7 ride sheep during each performance of the Rodeo, with the top 3 riders from each day coming back for the championship on Sunday. https://www.carodeo.com/events/2024/mutton-busting
Autograph Party: July 18 – 21, 9:15pm, Salinas Sports Complex, https://www.carodeo.com/events/2024/autograph-party
TICKETS: https://www.carodeo.com/p/tickets
Know Before You Go: https://www.carodeo.com/p/about-us/knowbeforeyougoandparking