2011 was another successful year for the California Rodeo and 2012 is already shaping up to be even better. There will be trick riders back on the track this July along with 2010 Rodeo Clown Slim Garner who is back by popular demand. The top cowboys and cowgirls will once again converge upon Salinas to compete for our coveted gold & silver buckle.

The California Rodeo’s new President, Benny Jefferson, has been involved with the Freestyle Bullfights that are the finale to the Rodeo’s daily shows for over 20 years. It is the privilege of the President to choose a theme for each year’s commemorative poster and long before his first year of service started, Benny knew the event he wanted to feature. More Info »

Get your tickets now for a unique event featuring a panel with former Forty Niners superstars Steve Young, Ronnie Lott and Herman Edwards with Master of Ceremonies, former NFL Head of Referees, Jim Tunney, a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Beat Giger of Pebble Beach Resorts, a hosted bar, auction and more. More Info »

Sunday May 20, 2012 12-5pm Get your tickets early for this annual sell out event. Don’t miss out on the dirt-slinging, non-stop action of the Monster Truck Jam. Tickets on sale April 2nd. Call 800-549-4989 or go to tickets.com for tickets on/after April 2nd. More Info »

The Salinas Sports Complex Box Office will open on Monday April 2, 2012 at 10am. Tickets for the following events will go on sale that day: Monster Truck Jam Sunday May 20th, Professional Bull Riding Wednesday July 18th and the California Rodeo July 19, 20, 21 & 22. Stay tuned for tickets to go on sale at a later date for the 3rd annual Central Coast Motorsports Spectacular that will take place on Sunday August 12th. More Info »