Tickets are now on sale for the 103rd Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo set for May 16-18. One of the nation’s oldest rodeos takes place at Rowell Rodeo Park off Highway 580 between Hayward/Castro Valley and Dublin.
The Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo is a longstanding community event that brings friends and neighbors together to celebrate the region’s ranching, equestrian and cultural heritage. Festivities leading up to the historic rodeo kicked off on Saturday, May 10, with the return of the Rodeo Parade along Castro Valley Boulevard.
Fans can look for events throughout the remainder of the week leading up to the rodeo, including the Cecil Jones Team Roping Cowboy Challenge on Wednesday, May 14; the Cowgirl Picnic on Thursday, May 15 and the Rockin’ Bull Bash on Friday, May 16.
Two days of professional rodeo action will take place Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, along with the BBQ and dance on Saturday, and daily Cowboy Experience event Saturday and Sunday.
“This rodeo has been taking place for more than 100 years and nothing excites us more than giving back to our community and introducing this longstanding event to new audiences young and old,” said Russ Fields, president of the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Committee.
Purchase tickets at rowellranchrodeo.com, at Rowell’s Saddlery at 3473 Castro Valley Boulevard or at the gate on the day of the rodeo.
