California Rodeo Salinas 2024

Salinas, California – The time is now for the California Rodeo Salinas is taking place July 18th-21st. California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 15 Professional Rodeos in the country and the largest in California. This grand event attracts 50,000 spectators. It’s not hard to see why and a Salinas tradition that you won’t want to miss. The rodeo not only brings great competition and exciting events to the city, but it also is proud to be a not-for-profit organization that generates opportunities for over $771,000 to be earned each year by local non-profits and western lifestyle/industry organizations. This event will take place at the Salinas Sports Complex located at 1034 N. Main Street Salinas, CA 93906. Purchase your tickets now!

California Rodeo Salinas
July 18-21st, 2024
Thursday, July 18 & Friday, July 19: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21: 1:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Salinas Sports Complex
1034 N. Main Street Salinas, CA 93906

Details

This unique event will bring in nearly 800 of the best cowboys and cowgirls across the United States to compete with the best animal athletes in some of the most exciting rodeo events with the hopes to add their name to the list of Salinas Champions. As one of the top rodeos in the country, the best cowboys and cowgirls will be competing for more than $300,000 in prize money as well as trophies, which include the famous gold and silver Salinas buckles and the chance to gain entrance into the California Rodeo Hall of Fame.  Behind the scenes at the California Rodeo, you’ll find announcers Wayne Brooks and Will Rasmussen calling the action in the arena and on the track, while top PRCA stock contractors buck out their world-class stock in the arena.

Something for Everyone

Be sure to check out the carnival running 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM daily. There will also be Mutton Busting, Stick Horse Races, an Autograph Party, a Kids Corral, and Kids Dummy Roping. Be sure to check out the details here for these family-friendly events. Get ready for Cowboy Church led by Pastor Justin Richter on Sunday, July 21st at 10:30 AM in the main grandstand at the Salinas Sports Complex. Check out the Crown Royal Saloon, Heritage Musem, Midway for all of your shopping, food, music, and and more. There is something for everyone.

History of the California Salinas Rodeo

The California Rodeo Salinas has been taking place for over 100 years, inducting cowboys and cowgirls into the California Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, and putting on one heck of a show! In the early 1900s, the rodeo was known as the Wild West Show and was a week long event. Over the years, it became known as the “Big Week” leading up to rodeo weekend and hosts over 4,000 people. Many organizations benefit from this annual event including the American Cancer Society, local High School Booster clubs, Ariel Theatrical, local Boy Scouts, California Circuit Final Rodeo, Ca High School Rodeo District #4, California Rodeo Scholarship Program, Cowboy Church International and so many more.

Purchase Your Tickets for California Rodeo Salinas

Events including women’s breakaway roping, women’s barrel racing, bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, mutton busting, clown acts, and trick riders take place at the Rodeo Salinas.
*Tickets range from $18.00 – $47.00.
*There is a Clear Bag Policy. Please see details here.

• 2024 California Rodeo: Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 2024 California Rodeo: Friday, July 19, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 2024 California Rodeo: Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 1:15 PM – 5:45 PM
• 2024 California Rodeo: Sunday, July 21, 2024 | 1:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Parking

Parking for the Rodeo is on-site between the arena and the softball fields (north side of the arena) in LOT A. The fee is $10.00 per vehicle. Please provide the exact change in cash; credit cards are now accepted. Parking lots will open one hour before event gates open. For more parking information please click here.

Theme Night/Days

• Thursday, July 18th: Bucking Cancer
  • The theme of the California Rodeo’s Thursday night performance will be ‘Bucking Cancer.’ This theme encompasses their passion for raising funds and awareness for all types of cancer, especially breast cancer and pediatric cancer. $1 from each ticket sold on July 18th will be donated to Salinas Valley Heath’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Friday, July 19th: Ag Appreciation Night
  • Friday night at the California Rodeo Salinas will be Ag Appreciation Night! The California Rodeo Salinas takes great honor in recognizing the wholehearted influence of agriculture in the Salinas Valley. The region plays a pivotal role in providing fresh produce to local communities and people around the globe.
• Saturday, July 20th: Salute to Military
  • On Saturday, July 20th the California Rodeo will host Salute to Military Day at the Rodeo and include the Wrangler® National Patriot™ initiative as part of that day. Active military and Veterans gain free entry into the Rodeo with their IDs. Don’t miss the grand entry where Guido Davis will parachute into the rodeo arena with a giant American flag to kick off the rodeo performance.
• Sunday, July 21st: Crown Royal Day of Champions
  • The California Rodeo’s Sunday performance theme will be Crown Royal Day of Champions. The Sunday rodeo performance serves as the grand finale, culminating in an electrifying display of talent, skill, and determination. It is the day when champions are crowned in each event, marking the pinnacle of four days filled with thrilling rodeo action.

Donations

Please consider donating to Golden Circle of Champions. Founded in 2016, the Golden Circle of Champions was conceived to raise awareness and provide funds to help those children with cancer who are in need. Donations made here are separate from Drive-Thru Dinner Fundraiser. Both go towards the Golden Circle.