Photo Credit: Visit Fresno County Website
The 109th Clovis Rodeo is back this week, and everyone in Fresno County is ready! "The 5-day action-packed event is always held the last (full) weekend of April. According to the Clovis Rodeo website, the rodeo brings in more than 50,000 fans, 550 cowboys, 50 mutton busters, 70 cowgirls, 746 animal athletes, 8,500 pounds of tri-tip, and 700 volunteers! It is the culmination of activities throughout the year that focus on giving back more than $350,000 to the community and celebrating the region’s local ranching legacy," according to the Clovis Rodeo website.
The local charities include: 4-H, FFA, Clovis Schools, Clovis Police, California High School Rodeo Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Break the Barriers, Boy Scouts of America, Clovis Community Hospital, Majorie E. Radin Breast Care Center, Fresno State’s Veterans Education Program, Valley Children’s Healthcare Foundation, and the Central California Blood Center.
Clovis is one of the top three rodeos in California and the top fifteen across the nation. All proceeds from the rodeo and related events benefit local charities. Televised and live-streamed the rodeo reaches an audience throughout the world via its Pluto Ride Pass, Wrangler Network, and Cowboy Channel (RFDTV) presence.
The 2023 Schedule is as follows:
Wednesday Night, April 26, 2023:
$35 Reserved Seating and includes concert admission
6 PM: PBR Bull Riding
Intermission: 2023 Clovis Queen Coronation
Concert: LOCASH on the Chukchansi Concert Stage
Thursday Night, April 27, 2023:
$35 Reserved Seating and includes concert admission
6 PM: PRCA Rodeo Performance
Opening Ceremonies, Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Women's Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc, Mutton Bustin’, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding
Concert: Nate Smith on the Chukchansi Concert Stage
Friday Night, April 28, 2023:
$35 Reserved Seating and includes concert admission
6 PM: PRCA Rodeo Performance
Opening Ceremonies, Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Women's Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc, Mutton Bustin’, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding
Concert: Michael Ray on the Chukchansi Concert Stage
Saturday, April 29, 2023:
$20 Reserved Seating
9 AM: Clovis Rodeo Parade
2 PM: PRCA Rodeo Performance
Opening Ceremonies, Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Women's Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc, Mutton Bustin’, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding
Salute to Our Veterans Day
5 PM: Coors Light After-Party (immediately following rodeo
7 PM: Clovis Rodeo Dance doors open at the Clovis Rodeo Hall with music starting at 7:30 pm. Dancing to Chris Curtice and Wild Horses ($15 per person)
Sunday, April 30, 2023:
$20 Reserved Seating
12 PM: Special Kids Rodeo (in partnership with Break the Barriers) in the Clovis Rodeo Arena
2 PM: Final Rodeo Performance
Opening Ceremonies, Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Women's Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc, Mutton Bustin’, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding
Tough Enough to Wear Pink and Salute to First Responders Day
