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2023 Rodeo Schedule 

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2023 Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo Contest

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10 a.m.

Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds

The 2023 Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo Contest will begin with the Poise, Personality & Appearance portion of the contest, which includes modeling, impromptu questions, and reciting of a cowboy poem. Horsemanship will follow immediately after, consisting of rail work (equitation), execution of a reining pattern, and a queen salute.  Note: Contest schedule and location may change due to rain.  

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Woodlake Lions Rodeo
Kick-Off Dance

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Social Hour: 5 p.m.;
Steak Dinner: 6 p.m.;
Dancing:  8 - 10 p.m.

Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds 

The 2023 Woodlake Lions Rodeo festivities will kick-off with the annual Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo Coronation, steak dinner, and dancing!  

Tickets go on sale in April! Contact a Lions Club member to purchase, or email contact@woodlakelionsclub.com

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High-Five Rodeo & Media Day

Friday, May 12, 2023

Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds

The 3rd Annual High-Five Rodeo will be held in conjunction with Media Day at the Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds.  

Email contact@woodlakelionsclub.com if you have a special needs class or day program that would like to be part of the High-Five Rodeo.  Note: Registration is full for the 2023 event.

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Woodlake Lions Rodeo Parade

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10 a.m.

Downtown Woodlake

Before the first bronc bucks in the 2023 rodeo arena, rodeo fans will gather in Downtown Woodlake for the annual Woodlake Rodeo Parade!  The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, with the 2023 Grand Marshal, 2023 Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo, and local organizations, school bands, youth sports teams, businesses, and city representatives celebrating Woodlake's western heritage and hospitality!  

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68th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Gates Open:  11 a.m.; Rodeo Performance:  1:30 p.m.

Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds

The 68th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo action will start at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023!  Gates will open at 11 a.m. so you can bring your family and friends to the "America's Most Beautiful Rodeo Grounds" for our famous Deep-Pit BBQ lunch before the rodeo, shop with our vendors, and enjoy pre-show entertainment by local drill team, Reining Chaos. 

This year's rodeo performance will feature Matt Merritt, Rodeo Clown/Barrelman; Professional Trick Rider and 10-time NFR Contract Act, Madison MacDonald, and Bert Davis, The Coppertown Clown & his Muttley Crew, and the Visalia Rockettes!  

Purchase your tickets ahead of time online, or at Woodlake Drive-In, Woodlake Hardware, Our Place Cafe, Las Espuelas, or MFWWB Western Wear.  Tickets will also be available to purchase at the gate!

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Annual After-Party

Saturday, May 13, 2023
Immediately after the rodeo performance begins
 until 10 p.m.

Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds Party Barn

After the Saturday performance of the Woodlake Lions Rodeo, head on up to the Woodlake Lions' Party Barn!  Enjoy some cold adult beverages, and dance the night away!  21 and over only, and free with paid rodeo admission.

This year's After Party concert features Nashville recording artists, Joe & Martina, along with DJ music by DJ Double LL! 

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68th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo:  Mother's Day & Fiesta Day

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Gates Open:  11 a.m.; Rodeo Performance:  1:30 p.m.

Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds

Woodlake Lions Rodeo is a Mother's Day Tradition!  Bring your mom for Sunday, May 14, 2023 as we celebrate Mother's Day with edge-of-the-seat rodeo action, and our Fiesta Day!  The rodeo will start at 1:30 p.m., with gates opening  at 11 a.m. Come up to "America's Most Beautiful Rodeo Grounds" for our famous Deep-Pit BBQ lunch before the rodeo, shop with our vendors, and enjoy pre-show entertainment by local drill teams, Reining Chaos and Visalia Rockettes. 

This year's rodeo performance will feature Matt Merritt, Rodeo Clown/Barrelman; Professional Trick Rider and 10-time NFR Contract Act, Madison MacDonald, and Bert Davis, The Coppertown Clown & his Muttley Crew!  Sunday's Fiesta Day will also include charro bullriders and Escarmuza! 

Purchase your tickets ahead of time online, or at Woodlake Drive-In, Woodlake Hardware, Our Place Cafe, Las Espuelas, or MFWWB Western Wear.  Tickets will also be available to purchase at the gate!

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