3rd Performance of the California Rodeo Salinas is a Success

Posted Saturday, July 18, 2009

SALINAS, CA July 18, 2009 – The sun was shining over the largest rodeo in California today as the third performance of the 99th California Rodeo Salinas showcased cowboys and cowgirls from around the country. Specialty act Tomas Garcilazo showed his ability to entertain the crowd with this amazing rope and horse handling talents. Brian Potter also kept the audience in high spirits and laughter with his clown acts on the track. The freestyle bullfights got everyone pumped and ended the show with a bang. For full rodeo results go to http://www.carodeo.com/events-at-the-california-rodeo-salinas/results/ .

Attendance for the Saturday show was up 34.5% with a total ticket number of 14,325.

The final performance of the 99th California Rodeo Salinas will start at 1pm on Sunday July 19th.The California Rodeo Salinas will celebrate 100 Years of Tradition July 15-18, 2010. The California Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the West. We support the community and other non-profit organizations through the staging of the annual California Rodeo Salinas and other year round operations of the Salinas Sports Complex. Through donation of our facility, vending and fundraising opportunities during Rodeo and other events, the California Rodeo Association returns over $240,000 annually to local non-profits. For more information about the California Rodeo Salinas, log on to www.CARodeo.com or call the California Rodeo Office at 831-775.3100.