Schedule at a Glance

PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour

7-9:30pm Wednesday, July 15

The top professional bull riders meet the toughest animals. | $41-$71

Rodeo

6-10pm Thursday, July 16-Friday, July 17
1:10-5:30pm Saturday, July 18-Sunday, July 19

Features professional saddle bronc, cutting, bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and free-style bullfighting. Other entertainment includes trick rope artist Tomás Garcilazo, rodeo clowns, stick horse racing and mutton busting. | $26-$40

Carnival

3-11pm Thursday, July 16-Sunday, July 19

All of the classic rides and treats offer carnival fun for all ages. | $5 entry; $40 unlimited rides

Horse Parade

3-4:30pm Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17
11:30am-1pm Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19

Line up along the two routes to watch a long tradition featuring various riding groups and styles on two 4.5-mile routes ending at the Rodeo Grounds. Thursday and Friday riders start at East Alisal and Towt streets, then travel north on Sherwood Drive; the Saturday and Sunday route starts on South Main Street at Romie Lane then heads north through downtown. | Free to view

Daily Attractions

Events also include horse shows, a Kids Corral with games and activities, the Heritage Museum, a midway and indoor mall, as well as bars and live music.

Salinas Sports Complex | 1034 N. Main St., Salinas | (831) 549-4989, carodeo.com