Gold Country Pro Rodeo Event Schedule
Explore the full lineup of rodeo events, performances, and special activities.
Rodeo Tradition. Community Pride.
Queens Pageant
Blue Goose Events Center
3550 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 (Google Maps Link)
Enjoy speeches, impromptu questions, raffles, silent auction, modeling, dinner, drinks, and more!
Doors open at 4:30 pm.
Dinner is served at 5:00 pm.
The pageant starts at 5:30 pm.
Kick-Off Rodeo Night in Auburn
Official Rodeo Kick-Off
The Official Rodeo Kick-Off will be held at Auburn Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.
1901 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, California, 95603 (Google Maps Link)
6 PM – 8 PM | FREE ADMISSION
Dummy Roping Competition $25 entry fee.
Sign up your youngins for the dummy roping competition, bring your family, and come on down to enjoy the rodeo excitement.
Food trucks, drinks, free kids' activities, live music, The Best Mullet contest, and more.
Honoring Our Heroes
Friday Rodeo: Patriot's Day
Rodeo gates open at 4:30 PM
Pre-rodeo activities start at 6:30 PM
Rodeo starts at 7:00 PM
Entertainment Includes:
Bull Riding. Bronc Riding. Mutton Busters. Barrel Racers. Flying U Cowboys. Many More!
FIRST RESPONDER DAY
**FIRST 500 QUALIFIED FIRST RESPONDERS GET IN FREE** Thank you for your service!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Complimentary tickets are in the General Uncovered seating area. You must show your first responder ID (Medical badge, Military ID, etc.) at the gate. You will not be admitted without it. Tickets are limited and only cover service personnel. THE RODEO SELLS OUT ONLINE EVERY YEAR, so be sure to purchase additional tickets for your entire party in the uncovered seating area NOW to ensure your group gets in and can sit together. Please come early!
PATRIOT DAY
Join us for Patriot Day – a time to remember and honor our country as we come together for a day of unity and reflection.
How to Participate: Show your spirit by wearing red, white, and/or blue.
Official Rodeo After Party - Honky-Tonk After Dark
8 PM to close | Gold Country
Fairgrounds, Golden State Cider Stage
$15 cover 21+
Main Event
Saturday Rodeo
Rodeo gates open at 1:30 PM
Pre-rodeo activities start at 3:30 PM
Rodeo starts at 4:00 PM
Entertainment Includes:
Bull Riding. Bronc Riding. Mutton Busters. Barrel Racers. Flying U Cowboys. Many More!
COMMUNITY DAY
Join us for Community Day – a celebration of connection and togetherness!
How to Participate: Wear black to show unity as we enjoy activities, entertainment, and unforgettable moments.
Official Rodeo After Party
From Chutes to Boots: The Official Rodeo After Party
7 PM to close | Gold Country Fairgrounds, Golden State Cider Stage
$20 cover 21+
Sunday Funday
Sunday Rodeo
Cowboy Church
FREE TO JOIN | Join us for non-denominational worship. Held at the Rodeo Stadium.
10 am – 11 am | Rodeo Stadium.
Rodeo gates open at 11:30 AM
Pre-rodeo activities start at 1:30 PM
Rodeo starts at 2:00 PM
Entertainment Includes:
Bull Riding. Bronc Riding. Mutton Busters. Barrel Racers. Flying U Cowboys. Many More!
TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK DAY
Supports Breast Cancer Awareness.
How to Participate: Wear pink clothing, such as a shirt, hat, vest, scarf, boots, or other accessories, to receive a ticket for a drawing for a special prize! Sunday only.
About Gold Country Pro Rodeo
The Gold Country Pro Rodeo has been a cornerstone of Auburn, California since 1932, deeply rooted in the history and culture of Gold Country. Originally known as the Wild West Stampede, the rodeo quickly became a beloved annual tradition, drawing families, riders, and fans together to celebrate the excitement, skill, and spirit of professional rodeo. For decades, it has stood as a symbol of community pride and western heritage.
In 2014, when the future of the rodeo was uncertain, the Rosser family of Flying U Rodeo, Inc. stepped in to preserve this historic event. Partnering with EzEvents, Inc., they reimagined and revitalized the rodeo, renaming it the Gold Country Pro Rodeo. This new chapter honored the event’s legacy while elevating the experience, ensuring it would continue to thrive for future generations.
Today, the Gold Country Pro Rodeo is growing stronger than ever. With championship-level competition, family-friendly entertainment, and deep community roots, the rodeo continues to honor its past while building an exciting future. What began nearly a century ago remains a powerful celebration of tradition, grit, and the enduring spirit of the American West.
Built on Grit. Backed by Great Sponsors.
We proudly recognize the sponsors who help bring world-class rodeo action to Gold Country.
