Th. July 15

11am Arena Slack | During this time, competitors who are not scheduled during the regular rodeo times will compete in steer wrestling, tie-down roping, barrel racing and team roping.

11:30am Hall of Fame Induction | The induction will honor 11 nominees – cowboys, performers, contract personnel, and volunteers – who will be recognized for their contributions to the rodeo.

3pm Mini Parade – E. Alisal Street | Community members host a parade on E. Alisal Street in Salinas.

4pm Gates Open

5pm Kids Corral & Teen Lounge Open | The corral and lounge feature events and activities such as face painting and a petting zoo for kids and video games for teens in an area off the midway.

6pm Grand Entry & Rodeo | Expect a pageant of flags, special guests, and a giant boot – among other attractions – to open the Rodeo for the night.

Event Schedule (usually goes around 2 hours)
Bull Riding
Tie-Down Roping
Bareback Riding
Team Roping
Saddle Bronc Riding
Steer Wrestling
Bull Riding (second round)
Bullfighting

Fri. July 16

11am Arena Slack | [see above]

3pm Mini Parade – N. Main Street

4pm Gates Open

4:30pm Stick Horse Race-track | Kids have a chance to take their own tour of the race track – not on real horses, but with stick-horses.

5pm Kids Corral & Teen Lounge Open | [see above]

6pm Grand Entry & Rodeo | [same schedule as Thursday]

Sat. July 17

8am Arena Slack | [see above]

10am Gates Open

10am Heritage Museum Opens | The Heritage Museum celebrates the centennial of the California Rodeo, including a hundred years of rodeo memorabilia and a Wells Fargo wagon.

11am Kids Corral & Teen Lounge Open | [see above]

11:30am Horse Parade, Downtown | The California Rodeo traditional horse parade leads from downtown Salinas to the gates of the complex to join the Grand Entry.

12pm Special Buckaroos Rodeo | The SBR gives 25 special needs children the chance to meet cowboys and experience the rodeo first-hand with the help of pros.

1:15pm Grand Entry & Rodeo | [same schedule as Thursday]

7pm Centennial Rodeo Music Stampede at the Salinas Municipal Stadium | Country legend Dwight Yoakam performs. Doors open at 6pm, and concert begins at 7pm. $22 general admission, $47 VIP.

Sun. July 18

8am Arena Slack | [see above]

10am Gates Open

10am Heritage Museum Opens | [see above]

10:30am Cowboy Church Services | Sunday morning church services for rodeo attendees.

11am Kids Corral & Teen Lounge Open | [see above]

11:30am Horse Parade, Downtown | [similar parade as above, different participants]

1:15pm Grand Entry & Rodeo | [slightly different schedule:]
Tie-Down Roping
Bareback Riding
Team Roping
Saddle Bronc Riding
Steer Wrestling
Bull Riding
Bullfighting

THE CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS takes place at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., Salinas. Tickets are $13-$20/day (concerts are not included in ticket price). 800-549-4989, www.carodeo.com/tickets