2022 committee of the year ARENA

This California Rodeo’s Arena Committee is an integral part of the show-with no arena, we couldn’t have a rodeo! These volunteers work tirelessly during the performances, but also during slack (when the overflow of athletes who don’t fit in the performance compete) each day and also sorting and prepping animals well before the event even starts. In 2023 they also rebuilt the roping chutes. The Arena Committee has to coordinate timing and execution within their own committee, which is spread out from the roping chutes to the bucking chutes and at the stripping chutes as well as with the timer’s stand, announcer’s stand and more. It’s a complicated job that our dedicated volunteers take on and execute well each year. We tip our hats to the hard-working Arena Committee!

The California Rodeo Salinas would not exist without the over 1,400 volunteers that work hard throughout the year and during Big Week to put on our great events.

We encourage you to find an area you like and follow the process mentioned below to become a volunteer and get involved in this historic event.

The Volunteer Services Committee of the California Rodeo Salinas assigns new volunteers to various committees that help to run “Big Week” each July.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, complete a Volunteer Application and turn it in at the main office of the California Rodeo at 1034 N. Main Street or submit it online.

A full list of committees and volunteer forms can be found at www.CARODEO.com.