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All events are at Gilroy Rodeo Grounds unless otherwise noted

Pre-Rodeo Events

These events are designed for contestants only - Please join us for the main events on rodeo weekend!

Saturday July 29, 2023 

  • ​Kick Off Barrel Race

Sunday July 30, 2023 

  • Miss Gilroy Rodeo Contest

  • Kick Off Team Roping 

Saturday August 5, 2023

  • Gilroy Junior Rodeo

Sunday August 6, 2023

  • Gilroy Ranch Rodeo

RODEO WEEKEND

Friday, August 11, 2023 (Patriotic Night)

  • 3:00 PM - Gates open

    • When gates are open enjoy food, shopping, music and dancing!​

  • 3:30-4:30 PM - Mutton Busting (Main Arena)​

  • 6:15 PM - Gilroy Rodeo pre show 

    • Find your seat a little early for performances by the Gilroy Rodeo Flag Team, Drill Teams, Visiting Royalty and more ​

  • 6:30 PM - GR Buckin Bash (An abbreviated rodeo dedicated to all things that buck!)

    • Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and a few other bucking good surprises ​

  • 9:00-11:00 PM - Live Music: American Mile (Country/Rock)

Note: We do not allow admission after 10 PM

Saturday August 12, 2023 (Retro Night)

  • 3:00 PM - Gates open​

    • When gates are open enjoy food, shopping, music and dancing!

  • 3:30-4:30 PM - Mutton Busting (Main Arena)

  • 5:45 PM - Gilroy Rodeo pre show 

    • Find your seat a little early for performances by the Gilroy Rodeo Flag Team, Drill Teams, Visiting Royalty and more ​

  • 6:00 PM - CCPRA Rodeo Performance

    • Tie Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, rodeo clowns, flag teams, specialty acts and more!

  • 9:00-11:00 PM - Live Music: Western Divide (Country)

Note: We do not allow admission after 10 PM

Sunday August 13, 2023 (Cancer Awareness Performance)

  • 8:30 AM - Cowboy Church

  • 10:00 AM - Gates open

    • When gates are open enjoy food, shopping, music and dancing!

  • 12:45 PM - Gilroy Rodeo pre show 

    • Find your seat a little early for performances by the Gilroy Rodeo Flag Team, Drill Teams, Visiting Royalty and more ​

  • 1:00 PM - CCPRA Rodeo Performance

    • Tie Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, rodeo clowns, flag teams, and more!

  • 3:00-6:00 PM Live Music: San Benito County Line (Country)

 

Note: We do not allow admission after 5 PM

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