Woodlake Lions Club
71st Annual
May 9-10, 2026
Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds
19400 Avenue 398, Woodlake, California
America's Most Beautiful Rodeo Grounds
A MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND TRADITION FOR 70 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!
2026 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Tickets Coming Soon!
Skip the line at the entrance gate and purchase your tickets and parking passes for the 71st annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo online! Check back for 2026 rodeo tickets!
Kick-Off Rodeo Weekend at the Annual Rodeo Parade!
The 2026 Woodlake Lions Rodeo Annual Parade is set for Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in Downtown Woodlake! Entry information for the rodeo parade will be posted by March 1, 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!
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 Open April 1, 2026
Mutton Bustin entries for the 71st Woodlake Lions Rodeo will open before noon on April 1, 2026! Be sure to check our website for entry information then. Entries are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contestants must be 6 and under. ​
6th Annual High-Five Rodeo, Friday, May 8 - Registration Opens February 2026
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!
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Registration for the 2026 High-Five Rodeo will open in February 2026.
2025 SPECIALTY ACTS
Rodeo Announcer:
Anthony Lucia
Anthony Lucia 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 and 2024, Anthony was awarded PRCA ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR!
Bella Da Costa,
Professional Trick Rider
Bella Da Costa is a professional trick rider from Stony Plain, Alberta and has been trick riding since she was 5 years old. This Canadian Champion has been living her dreams performing across North America from the Calgary Stampede, the Canadian Finals Rodeo, all the way to the Turquoise Circuit Finals in Arizona. Bella will be performing at the 70th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo!
Sunday, May 12: Fiesta Day
Sunday, May 12 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!
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!
Shelby Pierson, Professional Trick Rider
Shelby Pierson is known as one of the most decorated trick riders in North America. With over 18 years of experience, Shelby has taken her fast-paced, high-energy act to professional rodeos all across Canada, the United States, and Australia. Catch Shelby's performance during the 70th Annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo!
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!
Flying U Rodeo's Flying Cowboyz
The bulls and broncs will share the spotlight once again at the 2025 Woodlake Lions Rodeo with The Flying Cowboyz! These motocross experts will test the limit of the sky above the arena by flying as high as possible with flips and turns on their motorized steeds. Always a crowd favorite, rodeo fans will be amazed as these talented daredevils spin through the air!
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!
