A MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND TRADITION FOR 71 YEARS
Since 1953… For over half a century, the Woodlake Lions Rodeo has been a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in California’s Central Valley. Bring your family and friends to “America’s Most Beautiful Rodeo Grounds” in Woodlake for an exciting fun-filled weekend of professional rodeo arena action!
6th Annual High-Five Rodeo, Friday, May 8 - Registration Now Open
The Woodlake Lions Rodeo presents the High-Five Rodeo, giving developmentally disabled individuals an opportunity to participate in modified versions of rodeo events and learn some of the every day skills of the cowboy way of life! Mark your calendars for the next High-Five Rodeo, Friday, May 8, 2026!
Registration for the 2026 High-Five Rodeo is now open and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!
2025 Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo, Ashtyn Perry
Introducing the 2025 Miss Woodlake Lions Rodeo, Ashtyn Perry! Ashtyn is a 17-year-old from Springville, California., and was crowned on May 3, 2025, along with Woodlake Lions Princess, Rylee Gunderman, and Woodlake Lions Rodeo Tiny Princess, Emmersyn Willingham. The three will be representing the Woodlake Lions Rodeo at professional rodeos throughout California, and at local community events during their reign.
2026 Mutton Bustin Entries Officially Open!
Mutton Bustin entries for the 71st Woodlake Lions Rodeo are officially open! Please be sure to complete BOTH the entry form and pay the entry fee in order for the entry to be considered complete and entered into the draw. Entries are limited and will close as soon as all spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contestants must be age 6 and under, no exceptions. Each day's champion will take home a trophy buckle! Be sure to check our website for entry information then.
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Advertise in the 2026 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Event Program!
Advertising in the Woodlake Lions Rodeo event program is a great way to advertise your business while supporting our local rodeo! Download the form and reserve your 2026 ad space no later than March 27, 2026!
Click here to download the digital copy of the 2025 Woodlake Lions Rodeo event program!
Visiting Rodeo Royalty! Sign-Up to Represent Your Rodeos at the 2026 Woodlake Lions Rodeo!
It's rodeo season in California and the 2026 queens are being crowned! If you are a current rodeo queen or junior queen titleholder, you are invited to join the Woodlake Lions Rodeo Royalty at the 2026 Woodlake Lions Rodeo!
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Please complete the online sign-up form no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2026!
Woodlake Lions Rodeo Sponsorship Opportunities
Become part of the rodeo action as a 2026 Woodlake Lions Rodeo sponsor! We have partnership opportunities for local and corporate sponsors to promote their businesses and products to the rodeo audience, while supporting the tradition of the Woodlake Lions Rodeo!
2026 SPECIALTY ACTS
Rodeo Announcer:
Anthony Lucia
Anthony Lucia is coming back to Woodlake in 2026! Anthony loves professional rodeo, the people and animals of it, the fans that give us life and the sponsors that make everything we are doing possible. Anthony grew up in pro rodeo, one of four sons of Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Tommy Lucia. He knows the heart of the community well and works to keep the heritage alive for current and future generations of rodeo fans. ​In 2023, 2024 AND 2025, Anthony was awarded PRCA ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR!
Sunday, May 10: Fiesta Day
Sunday, May 10 will be a theme-filled day, celebrating Mother's Day and presenting Fiesta Day! You may spot some charro bull riders during the Bull Riding! And Escaramuza Mariposas Tesón will make their debut performance during the Woodlake Lions Rodeo's Sunday performance!
Kyle "Hashtag" Lamon, Rodeo Clown/Barrelman
Kyle Lamon is a six-year U.S. Army Veteran from Sevierville, Tennessee. After his military career, he hit the rodeo road and is one rodeo clown ya can’t forget. Known on social media as “Hashtag,” Kyle is known for traveling across the south, clownin’ it up in the arenas and online! Catch "Hashtag" entertaining the Woodlake Lions Rodeo crowd in 2025!
Reining Chaos Drill Team
Reining Chaos, a mounted drill team within the heart of the Central Valley will be performing during the rodeo performance on Saturday, and in the pre-show on Sunday! The team is a mixed division of women, ranging from ages 10 to 80! They'll be performing choreographed patterns and maneuvers to lively music during their performances!
Flying U Rodeo, Stock Contractor
The Flying U Rodeo Company is a family operated business out of Marysville, Calif. that has been the heart and soul of Cotton Rosser and his family for 70 years. Life on the rodeo trail is not easy, but the Flying U family manages to make a living doing what they love...living the life of cowboys and cowgirls, and sharing their rodeo tradition with rodeo fans and rodeo contestants, including Woodlake Lions Rodeo!
Visalia Rockettes Drill Team
California State Champion Junior Drill Team, the Visalia Rockettes, are excited to perform at the 69th annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo! This team will be performing both days of the rodeo in the pre-show, kicking of the rodeo arena action!
