Mother Lode Round-Up
- About
The Mother Lode Round-Up Rodeo is a two-day competition with rodeo action Saturday & Sunday, May 11th & 12th beginning at 2 pm on both days. The Round-Up Rodeo is a real bronco-busting’ Rodeo where rodeo stars compete in Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Team Roping.
Over 350 of pro rodeo’s finest cowboys and cowgirls are attracted to the event. The weekend attracts over 20,000 rodeo fans and visitors every year. The Round-up Rodeo has always been respected as one of California’s finest yearly events.
The Rodeo begins on Saturday at 2 pm, after the parade crowd heads over to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
- History
- The tradition of the Mother Lode Round-Up continues as a tribute to the Western heritage here in the Mother Lode. Now in its 62nd year, the Mother Lode Round-Up is like a hometown reunion. “Saddle up” for a week-long experience of Cowboy and Small Town tradition that winds up with the Round-Up Parade and Rodeo on Mother’s Day weekend.
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