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Get Ready for the 2025 Red Bluff Round-Up!

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Red Bluff, California – It’s about time for the 2025 Red Bluff Round-Up! The largest three-day rodeo in the country is back and better than ever April 18th-20th in Red Bluff, California. Packed with world-class contestants and entertainment, Red Bluff is one of the most highly-anticipated spring rodeos of the year. It’s not just about the rodeo, either – more than $350,000 goes back to assisting local organizations once the dust settles and the champions are crowned.

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Credit: Red Bluff Round-Up

“What makes Red Bluff so special? There are a lot of components: 9,000 people in the grandstands, sunshine, and springtime in California, over $350,000 for the cowboys and cowgirls, and 750 contestants that are here competing not only for the title but for the big bucks. But the most important thing is tradition and history. If you’ve never been here, put it on your bucket list.”

-Rodeo Announcer, Wayne Brooks
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Credit: Red Bluff Round-Up

Schedule

Friday, April 18, 2025
Friday Evening Performance – 7:00 PM
Frank Moore Arena

Saturday, April 19, 2025
Saturday Afternoon – 2:30 PM
Frank Moore Arena

Saturday Night Concert – 7:00 PM
Pauline Davis Pavilion
Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Opener – Taylor Austin Dye
Headliner – Creed Fisher

Sunday, April 20, 2025
Sunday Afternoon Performance – 1:30 PM
Frank Moore Arena

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Red Bluff’s Wild Ride

One thing I HIGHLY recommend watching is the iconic Wild Ride! Watching cowboys get dressed up in the craziest costumes to ride a bronc is a recipe for a great time. Introduced in 2000, you won’t find this one-of-a-kind phenomenon at any other rodeo. From drag queens, Britney Spears, and anything you can think of, there’s nonstop entertainment! With more than $7,500 in payouts, it’s one of the most action-packed events in ProRodeo – complete with baby powder, confetti, and silly string.

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Horse Races

In addition to the daily rodeo performances, there’s also horse and mule racing taking place every day! I think Red Bluff is such a special rodeo because they embrace these other exciting events alongside the rodeo lineup.

Local Cowgirl Race
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$1,500 purse

Mule Race
Saturday & Sunday
$2,500 purse

Wild Horse Race
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Sanctioned with the Professional Wild Horse Racing Association

Red Bluff Round-Up Showdown
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Sanctioned with the Jefferson State Outlaws
Performances by Jefferson State Outlaw Event Qualifiers
Vying for the Red Bluff Round-Up Buckle

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Weekend Getaway

The Red Bluff Round-Up is definitely a can’t-miss event if you’re a fan of rodeo and Western culture. It really is the perfect place for a weekend getaway – whether you’re a die-hard rodeo enthusiast or just looking for a fun, laid-back weekend, the Red Bluff Round-Up has something for everyone!

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Carly Billington

Carly Billington is a freelance professional skilled in writing, marketing, and photography. She received a rodeo scholarship from New Mexico State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Marketing and MBA. As a proud sixth generation Arizonan, she has a deep appreciation for the western lifestyle, and has been able to work with some of the industry’s top companies and publications. In her free time, she loves roping, barrel racing, and fly fishing.

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