VOLUNTEER

The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo and Memorial Festival is seeking responsible volunteers to team with us in producing our 21st annual community event. The Rodeo and Memorial Festival is scheduled for 23 and 24 May, 2025 and is located at Star Valley Park on Valley Center Road. Anyone is welcome to volunteer and no prior rodeo experience needed to help out! Just a passion for western traditions and a heart for our Valley Center community.

  • Since 2002, the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo has provided a family-friendly rodeo as part of the annual week-long western heritage celebration that began in 1950. In 2015, we created the Memorial Festival to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival provides the ultimate venue for our town and surrounding communities to come together and participate in America’s greatest showcase of patriotism and western heritage…rodeo!

    Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization, registered as a California Non-profit through the office of Attorney General – there are no paid positions. As such, we truly appreciate our dedicated volunteers and we welcome new volunteers each year.

  • If you are interested in joining our efforts to put on the 2024 Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival, we would love to hear from you. Each year, we utilize over 150 volunteers over the course of the week leading up to and including the two-day event. Without volunteer support, the event would not be possible. All Volunteers are provided signed letters of appreciation that identify the number of volunteer hours served. Volunteers will also receive free entrance to the rodeo for the day they are NOT working.

    Volunteer positions include but not limited to:

    Gate access personnel, Tickets, VIP, Parking, Ushers, Contestant check-in, Information booth, Volunteer coordination, T-shirt sales, Pedestrian Control, Program sales, Security, Grounds cleanliness, Rodeo General Assistance (during Rodeo), Grounds Preparation/Breakdown

VENDORS

The 2025 Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival is scheduled for May 23-24, 2025. This event is a great opportunity to showcase your business to over 10,000 unique guests over the two-day period. During our last Rodeo and Memorial Festival, we set all-time attendance records, selling out the rodeo seating on both Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity by securing your spot now!

JUNIOR BARRELS

The Jr. Barrel Race is the perfect chance for young riders to show off their skills in the main arena. No barrel racing experience is necessary - beginners are welcome! Riders will compete in front of thousands of cheering fans, making memories that will last a lifetime! No leadline - kids must be able to ride on their own. Ages 14 and under. Spots are limited! Entries will be open March 15, 2025.

MUTTON BUSTIN'

Calling all little cowboys and cowgirls! Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime as young riders take center stage in the main arena, competing in front of thousands of cheering rodeo fans. No experience is required! 

This fan-favorite event provides all contestants with sheep and safety gear. Plus every participant receives a complimentary commemorative belt buckle to remember their big moment! Ages 4-7 are welcome but all riders must be 50lbs or less. Entries will be open March 15, 2025.