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| Fall 2026 |
A YEAR OF PRIDE, TRADITION AND GIVING BACK |
| A Message from 2026 President Bob Eggers
Dear California Rodeo Community, As we wrap up another successful year for the California Rodeo Salinas, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make our 116th year so special. It has been an honor to serve as President of an organization with so much history, tradition and community support. The California Rodeo has been part of Salinas since 1911, and while a lot has changed over the years, the |
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| things that make our Rodeo special have stayed the same. It's about great rodeo competition, celebrating our Western heritage, bringing people together and giving back to the community. Read more from President Eggers HERE. |
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CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS GIVES BACK A RECORD $919,000+ TO THE COMMUNITY! 🤠 |
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| Click on the image above to read the full press release. |
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2026 BIG WEEK REWIND: CHAMPIONS & HIGHLIGHTS 🏆 |
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| 2026 EVENT CHAMPIONS All-Around Cowboy – Cody Stewart Bareback Riding – Leighton Berry Steer Wrestling – Stan Branco Team Roping – Dawson Graham & Dillon Graham Saddle Bronc Riding – Darcy Radel Tie-Down Roping – Shad Mayfield Barrel Racing – Tricia Aldridge Breakaway Roping – Josie Conner Bull Riding – TJ Gray Free Style Bullfights – Alex McWilliams Debbie Pedcrazzi Memorial Cutting – Nette Hoover – Jazzen Non Pro Bridle – Avalon Goldstein - Once Upon a Hicapoo Open Hackamore – Cara Hencraft – Outlaw Double Dualed Open Stockhorse – Jon Love – Some Mora Sugar Industrial Calf Dressing – Central Coast YF&R Mutton Busting: Wednesday - Maverick Ryder Ruiz, Thursday-Emiliano Marquez, Friday-Merrill Douglas, Saturday-Mason McCoy, Sunday-Eden Mirassou Produce Mascot Challenge – Foxy Produce – ToBo the Fox Legacy Team Roping - Casey Minton & Travis Stewart
Click HERE to read the highlights from Big Week 2026. |
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LETTERS FROM THE TRAIL 💌 |
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| As the leaves change and fall sets in, I’ve been reflecting on an incredible past three months serving as your Miss California Rodeo Salinas! Traveling across the state to represent our tradition has been an unforgettable experience, and what better place to start than right here in Salinas for Big Week? Even with the crown on my hat, it still hadn’t fully set in that I was entering the best year of my life. I got to spend my first days as queen nowhere other than the city of Salinas. Before the Rodeo even began, |
| Click HERE to read about the rest of Maddi's latest adventures. |
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CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS TO RECEIVE NATIONAL RODEO LEGACY AWARD! 🤠🏆 |
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| We have some exciting news to share! The California Rodeo Salinas has been selected as one of the first-ever recipients of the Rodeo Legacy Award from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City! We're proud to represent Salinas on a national stage and be recognized for more than 115 years of rodeo tradition! Click HERE to read the full press release. |
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HELP US SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER AT COUNTRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎅🤠 |
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| The California Rodeo Salinas is getting ready for our 4th Annual Country Christmas, presented by MYCARS.com, on Thursday, December 17th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Salinas Sports Complex! Click HERE to visit the event page on our website. |
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SADDLE UP SALINAS PODCAST – HAVE YOU TUNED IN YET? 🤠🎙️ |
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| We've been having a great time with our Saddle Up Salinas podcast! With more than a dozen episodes featuring rodeo legends like seven-time World Champion Jake Barnes, announcers, clowns, photographers and more, there's plenty to catch up on! 🤠🎧 Click the image to visit our podcast page, listen to past episodes and find your favorite podcast platform. More episodes are on the way! Interested in partnering with us? Contact Mandy at mlinquist@carodeo.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Saddle Up! |
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WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO WATCH PARTY 12/10 📺 |
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| Check carodeo.com soon for more details. |
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