"The Largest Three-Day Rodeo in the Country" - with over 500 contestants and $250,000 in prize money - starts tonight!!!  The 96th Annual Red Bluff Round-Up is the place to be, April 21-23, 2017, for Professional Rodeo at its finest!!!!  ( For all event information and times, please visit the Red Bluff Round-Up website and Facebook. )

Inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2015, the Red Bluff Round-Up is a non-stop, action-packed, professional rodeo.  Just as important, it is a community staple - steeped in tradition.  It is a prestigious event that attracts fans from all over the world!! Northern California is in for some serious PRCA/WPRA rodeo action and it is all happening at the Frank Moore Arena - Tehama County Fairgrounds!!!

Editors Note:  The Red Bluff Round-Up is part of the PRCA California Circuit.  The PRCA/WPRA California Circuit Finals Rodeo will be held October 13 & 14, 2017, at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California.  The top 12 PRCA CA Circuit Cowboys and Cowgirls, in each event, will rope and ride for the Circuit Championships and Year End Championships at this event.  For more info, please visit website / Facebook (we would love for you to give us a "Like").

 

So many wonderful events surround the rodeo action at the Red Bluff Round-Up with one of everyone's favorites happening Saturday morning (April 22, 2017).  It is the Red Bluff Round-Up Parade! This year's theme - "This Ain't My First Rodeo."  Family fun for all!  There is also mutton bustin', wild pony ride, and, of course, the one and only "Wild Ride" ( link ) - and so much more!

The 96th Annual Red Bluff Round-Up will welcome some very special ladies - Rodeo Royalty!  Miss Rodeo America 2017, Lisa Lageschaar ( website / Facebook ), and Miss Rodeo California 2017, Brittney Phillips ( website / Facebook ), will be in attendance to promote the professional sport of rodeo and to welcome fans - you will see them throughout the rodeo - Be sure to say "Hi."

Congratulations to Mr. Cliff Kemen - Recipient of the Top Hand Award.  Mr. Kemen was presented the Top Hand Award at the 2017 Red Bluff Round-Up Volunteer Dinner for all of his hard work and dedication to the Red Bluff Round-Up.

The Justin Sportsmedicine Team will be at the 96th Annual Red Bluff Round-Up to lend their help and support to our cowboys and cowgirls if they need it!  To learn more about the Justin Sportsmedicine Team please visit their website and Facebook.  To learn more about the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, please visit their website and Facebook.

Bob Tallman ( website ), ProRodeo Hall of Fame Inductee (2004) and 8-time PRCA Announcer of the Year award recipient, along with Wayne Brooks ( website ), 5-time PRCA Announcer of the Year award recipient, will bring a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the rodeo arena to keep rodeo fans abreast of all of the exciting rodeo action at the Red Bluff Round-Up. Six-time WNFR Barrelman and Clown John Harrison will provide the comedy (you do not want to miss!).  Dusty Tuckness and Eric Layton will be your Bullfighters; Bobby Marriott ( website ), and Matt Twitchell ( website ) will be in the arena as your Pick-up Men.

The Flying U Rodeo Company (Website / Facebook), along with several subcontractors ( Growney Brothers and Bridwell Pro Rodeo; Four Star Rodeo Company; Calgary Stampede, and Flying Diamond/Corey and Lange Rodeo), will provide the animal athletes for the 96th Annual Red Bluff Round-Up.

PRCA Photographers Matt Cohen ( website / Facebook   / Instagram), Phil Doyle ( website / Facebook ), Larry Smith (website ), and Kirt Steinke  ( website / Facebook ) will capture all of the exciting moments and memories!  Be sure to check their websites and social media pages to purchase your professional photos!

Your Rodeo Secretary is Haley Bridwell - Your Rodeo Timers are Sherry Sheldon-Gibson and Molly Twitchell - Three of the PRCA's best will ensure a smooth running operation!

If you cannot be there, be sure to tune in - The Wrangler Network will live-stream the Red Bluff Round Up - Saturday, April 22nd & Sunday, April 23rd, 2017.

Good Luck to all of the Contestants!!!!

While in town, stop by the Red Bluff Round-Up Museum and take a little trip back in time!  There is so much history!  Hundreds of photos (dating back to 1918), bronze sculptures, saddles, and so many other artifacts that tell the history and the traditions of the Red Bluff Round-Up, are on display.  You do not want to miss it (link).

The PRCA California Circuit would like to take this opportunity to once again thank the Red Bluff Round-Up Committee for their hospitality in hosting our Circuit Meeting in January 2017, at the Red Bluff Museum.  A great time was had by all!  The PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo would also like to take this opportunity to once again say "Thank You" to the Red Bluff Round-Up for their support and sponsorship of the 2016 RAM PRCA California Circuit Finals Rodeo!  We could not have done it without you!

See you in October for the 2017 RAM PRCA CA Circuit Finals Rodeo ( website / Facebook ) which will be held October 13th (one performance) and October 14th (two performances and awards ceremony), 2017- in Lancaster, CA ( website/ Facebook ) - at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds ( website / Facebook ).  Thank you for your support!