The 2025 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.

We are excited to announce the inaugural Woodlake Lions Rodeo Princess and Tiny Princess contest  will be held in conjunction with the Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo contest!

The 2025 Woodlake Lions Rodeo festivities will kick-off with the annual Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo Coronation, the inaugural Woodlake Lions Rodeo Princess and Tiny Princess coronation, steak dinner, and dancing!  

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Tickets are limited and can be purchased from any Woodlake Lions Club Member or at the Woodlake Drive-In

The 5th Annual High-Five Rodeo will be held in conjunction with Media Day at the Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds.  

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Registration for the 2025 High-Five Rodeo is full.  Check back in March 2026 for 2026 High-Five Rodeo information.

The Woodlake Lions Rodeo is hosting a Kick-Off Open Barrel Race this year on Friday, May 9, 2025! The race will start at 5 p.m., and is open to Leadline, Pee Wee, Youth and Open divisions!  Entries are open via Saddlebook through May 5th! Food and beer booths will be open for competitors and spectators. ​

Before the first bronc bucks in the 2025 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 2025 Grand Marshals, 2025 Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo and her court, and local organizations, school bands, youth sports teams, businesses, and city representatives celebrating Woodlake's western heritage and hospitality!  

The 70th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo action will start at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025!  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.  Two-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, Anthony Lucia, will be the man behind the mic this year! 

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Purchase your tickets ahead of time online or at Las Espuelas, Woodlake Drive-In and Woodlake Hardware in Woodlake, and MFWWWB Western Wear in Cutler. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the gate!

After the Saturday performance of the Woodlake Lions Rodeo, head on up to the Woodlake Lions' Party Barn for The After Party!  Woodlake's own recording artist, Justin Lawrence & The Double Average Band, will be back as this year's concert entertainment!  

Enjoy some cold adult beverages, and dance the night away!  21 and over only, and free with paid rodeo admission.

Woodlake Lions Rodeo is a Mother's Day Tradition!  Bring your mom for Sunday, May 11, 2025 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.  Two-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, Anthony Lucia, will be the man behind the mic this year! Sunday is also Fiesta Day, with a special performance by the local charra group, Escaramuza Valle Real!

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Purchase your tickets ahead of time online or at Las Espuelas, Woodlake Drive-In and Woodlake Hardware in Woodlake, and MFWWWB Western Wear in Cutler. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the gate!