Wild West Entertainment 🤠🔥
July 16–19, 2026 | Throughout the Grounds
Step back in time and experience the Wild West come to life! Keep your eyes open as Will Roberts and Johnny Hotshot roam the grounds, bringing action, humor, and high-energy entertainment to fans all across the Salinas Sports Complex.
From the midway to the sponsor area, these world-class Western performers will be strolling, surprising, and putting on pop-up performances you won’t want to miss!
Meet the Performers
🎯 Will Roberts – Trick Roper | Gun Spinner | Entertainer
A former Cirque du Soleil featured artist, Will Roberts delivers a fast-paced, interactive show packed with trick roping, gun spinning, and whip cracking.
With a style inspired by legendary showman Will Rogers, Will blends jaw-dropping skill with down-home humor to create a one-of-a-kind Western experience. He’s performed on stages around the world—and now he’s bringing that energy to Salinas!
💥 Johnny “Hotshot” – Stuntman | Actor | Wild West Showman
Known worldwide as Johnny Hotshot, Jonathan Mincks brings over 30 years of action-packed experience to the Rodeo. As a stuntman, actor, and weapons expert, he’s appeared in more than 30 motion pictures and performed for audiences across the globe.
His award-winning one-man show, Armed & Hilarious, has earned him three World Champion titles for showmanship—and you’ll see why when he takes the stage (or the streets!). Expect high-energy action, comedy, and unforgettable Wild West flair.
✨ Don’t miss these roaming performers as they pop up throughout the grounds—part of the full California Rodeo Salinas experience!
