Mother’s Day Weekend is upon us, and it feels like spring. This is a time to celebrate new beginnings and our rich history. Every year our community comes together for this time-honored tradition of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse’s Mother Lode Round-Up, in historic Tuolumne County.
The Mother Lode Round-Up kicks off with the Round-Up parade followed by two days of rodeo events from mutton busting to bull riding and everything in between. This is an exciting weekend the whole family can saddle up for, a true Tuolumne County tradition!
There is no greater feeling than the opening ceremony when Old Glory is thundering through the arena and our community stands together, united, to honor our American tradition of freedom and liberty. From the first note to the last note of our National Anthem, I am constantly reminded that freedom is not free and how grateful I am to belong to this community and serve as your sheriff; a sheriff for the people of Tuolumne County!
The Mother Lode Round-Up experience is made possible by the support of our beloved community, from our local businesses and tribal partners to all invested organizations. My sincerest gratitude to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse for organizing, sponsoring, and ensuring our Round-Up tradition carries on. In addition to facilitating the Round-Up, the Sheriff’s Posse invests in our local youth by providing scholarships to high school students and our rodeo queen contestants. I am proud of the Sheriff’s Posse and honored to serve with them.
This year will mark my second Mother Lode Round-Up as your sheriff and I remain faithful to our shared vision of preserving the Round-Up tradition; it is an honor to serve Tuolumne County. I am especially grateful for my staff, the deputies, and support staff of the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Our dedication and actions are guided by the continuous support we receive from our shared community.
We are honored to serve and be with you for this year’s 67th Annual Round-Up!
Respectfully,
David L. Vasquez
Sheriff-Coroner