message from the president

Welcome to the 113th anniversary of the California Rodeo. It is my pleasure to lead a talented group of Officers and over 1,400 volunteers who make the California Rodeo successful year after year. We continue to lead the way as the largest community event in our area, the #1 Rodeo in California, and the 9th largest Rodeo in the U.S.A. out of over 600 professional rodeos.

We are expecting to have over 600 contestants competing over four performances that will again be televised on the Cowboy Channel and streamed live on the Cowboy Channel + app. Contestants are participating in our rodeo to help qualify for the opportunity to compete at Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December.

I have experienced many changes and growth in the California Rodeo in my 48 years with our organization. I am proud to serve as President of the California Rodeo and represent all of our Volunteers at other Rodeo and community events.

Your support of our Rodeo in 2022 allowed us to donate over $560,000 to our community via non-profit organizations and had an economic impact of over $14 million in Salinas. We awarded $37,000 in scholarships to students attending community and state colleges and universities last year alone. We want to thank all of you for attending the California Rodeo and supporting the greater community of Salinas.

Saddle up and enjoy the show!

Fred Hooker President 2022-2023