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May 13-14, 2023
 
Woodla
ke Lions Rodeo Grounds
19400 Avenue 398, Woodlake, California
America's Most Beautiful Rodeo Grounds

Featuring Matt Merritt, Rodeo Clown/Barrelman;  
Specialty Act Performances by Professional Trick Rider &
10-Time NFR Contract Act, Madison McDonald, and
Bert Davis, The Coppertown Clown & his Muttley Crew! 

Also featuring performances by local drill teams,
Visalia Rockettes and Reining Chaos 

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68th Annual

A MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND TRADITION FOR 68 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!

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Tickets for the 2023 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Coming Soon!

Skip the line at the entrance gate and purchase your tickets to the 68th annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo online!  Tickets will go on sale in April.  Check back for the link! 

2023 Ticket Sales Coming Soon
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Mutton Bustin' Entries for 2023 will Open in April

Entries for the 2023 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Mutton Bustin' will open the beginning of April 2023!  The final draw will be posted on social media, and parents will be contacted via email with instructions for the rodeo days. 

Coming Soon!
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2023 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Parade Applications Will Be Available in March 2023

The 2023 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Parade will kick-off Rodeo Weekend festivities in Downtown Woodlake on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 10 a.m.!  

Applications Coming Soon!
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High-Five Rodeo

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!

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2023 Rodeo Schedule

We have a packed schedule for the 2023 Woodlake Lions Rodeo!  Check out our Rodeo Schedule for info on pre-rodeo and Rodeo Weekend events, including the Annual Rodeo After Party! 

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Woodlake Lions Rodeo Sponsorship Opportunities

Become part of the rodeo action as a 2023 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! 

2022 SPECIALTY ACTS
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Bobby Kerr Mustang Act

Bobby Kerr was recently named the 2021 PRCA Dress Act of Year, and won the 2020 Mustang Makeover.  He will be demonstrating those champion horsemanship skills during the 2022 Woodlake Lions Rodeo!  Bobby is one of the top rodeo acts in the industry, and we are excited to have him back to perform both days of the 67th annual rodeo! 

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Tomas Garcilazo, Charro & Rope Artist

Tomas Garcilazo is one of the finest Charros of today.  As the PRCA Specialty Act of the Year in 2013, 2012, and 2007, Tomas is a proficient horseman and rope artist.  Tomas will perform both days of the 2022 Woodlake Lions Rodeo!

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Sunday, May 8: Fiesta Day

Sunday, May 8 will be a theme-filled day, celebrating Mother's Day and presenting Fiesta Day!  The charra group, “Escaramuza Valle Real” will perform during the Woodlake Lions Rodeo's Sunday performance, and charro bull riders will climb atop bulls during the Bull Riding section! 

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