The Mother Lode Round Up Rodeo is a two day competition with rodeo action Saturday & Sunday, May 10th & 11th beginning at 2pm on both days. The Round Up Rodeo is a real bronco-bustin’ Rodeo where rodeo stars compete in Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping.

Over 350 of pro rodeo's finest cowboys and cowgirls are attracted to the event. The weekend attracts over 50,000 rodeo fans and visitors every year. The Round-up Rodeo has always been respected as one of California's finest yearly events.

The Rodeo begins on Saturday at 2pm, after the parade crowd heads over to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Then, on Saturday night, hats will be ‘bobbin’ and boots-a-stompin’ as the first day of Rodeo is topped off with a Cowboy dance, at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds with country music from The Dessert Moon Band.