These events are designed for contestants only - Spectators please join us for the main events us on rodeo weekend
Kick Off Barrel Race
July 25, 2025 - Warm up Race
3:00-6:00 - time onlies (cash at gate)
6:15 - 2026 futurity horse showcase
6:30 - Combined Draw (Open & Youth)
Futurity sidepot
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July 26, 2025 Gilroy Rodeo Kick-off Barrel Race
8:00-9:30 - time onlies (sold in time slots)
10:00 - Youth Race (top 4 from Youth to qualify to Gilroy Rodeo Youth Shootout); High Stakes Race to follow; Open to follow High Stakes
$2,000+ added to Saturday’s Open
$500 added to Saturday's Youth
$500 added Saturday’s Futurity
$1,000+ added Gilroy Rodeo 3D High Stakes
$$ Added money is still growing!! $$
Gilroy Rodeo 3D High Stakes Race - big money and big awards!!
$1,000 added
80% payback
$175 entry fee
3D - full second splits (example: 17.500, 18.500, 19.500) - a chance for everyone to win big!!
No sanction fees out of high stakes entry
Mandatory carryover to open race
Saddle to High Stakes Fast time; HD Smart TVs for 2D & 3D winners. + BIG CHECKS!
Buckles to D winners in both Open & Youth. Custom Spurs in the Futurity.
Top four fastest times from the Kickoff Youth Race will qualify to the Youth Shoot-Out during the Gilroy Rodeo performances.
All entries will be done via Saddlebook.com.
Limited stock pens and stalls available - $35/night - contact Alyssa (408-500-5445) to reserve. Portables and tying welcome at no charge!
Credit Cards accepted on Saddlebook.com. Cash or check at the office.
Kick Off Team Roping
July 28, 2024
Details to be announced
Produced by V7 Roping Cattle, Erik Cozzitorto (209) 777-2910
No late entries
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Must be an ACTRA member to rope
Memberships available on site
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Signs ups: 8:30-9:45 AM
Rope: 10 AM
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Cash Only
35% cattle charge
All Handicap Ropings Are One Second Up & Down
Food on site
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Dry Camping is available and FREE - Portable pens are allowed (please be considerate of space)
NO RESERVATIONS & very limited amount
Overnight pens $30/night
RV Hookups (power & water only) $35/night
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Gilroy rodeo Kick Off Events
