Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival

May 23-24, 2025

Schedule of Events   (* Check back for Memorial Festival Schedule of Events)

  •   Ticket Prices
    • Valley Center Stampede Rodeo General Admission: $25.00
    • Active Duty Military & Dependents (ID Required): $20
    • Children 6 years to 12 years: $20
    • Children 5 years and under are FREE
    • Memorial Festival Admission: FREE
    • Parking: $10 per vehicle
    • Purchase tickets online
  •   Friday, May 23rd
    • Memorial Festival gates open at 3:00 p.m. – FREE ADMISSION
    • Rodeo gates open at 5:00 p.m.
    • Rodeo begins at 6:00 p.m.
    • FREE Dance to a Live Band Each Night After the Rodeo!
  •   Saturday, May 24th
    • Memorial Festival gates open at 1:00 p.m. – FREE ADMISSION
    • Rodeo gates open at 3:00 p.m.
    • Rodeo starts at 4:00 p.m.
    • FREE Dance to a Live Band Each Night After the Rodeo!

We will have Broncs, Bulls, Barrel Racers and the ever-popular Wild Donkey Race! Come on out and cheer for your favorite Cowboy or Cowgirl!

NOTICE: No dogs or other animals, and no detachable-lens cameras are allowed at the rodeo.

* Schedule of Events subject to change

Support Our Sponsors

Rodeo Addresses

Main Entrance/Rodeo Fans:
29902 Valley Center Road
Valley Center, CA 92082

Contestants:
14970 Vesper Road
Valley Center, CA 92082

Mailing Address:
P.O. BOX 432
Valley Center, CA 92082

Rodeo Photographers:
Gene Hyder → website
Stu Hagen → website
Andrea Kaus → website

Show Your Support!

The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival relies on the generous contributions of sponsors, vendors and others who enjoy this family-friendly event. Your donations to the Rodeo are welcome and appreciated!

Rodeo Queen

One of the highlights each year is the crowning of the Valley Center Rodeo Queen, Junior Queen, Young Miss & Little Miss. The new Valley Center Rodeo Queen is crowned each April and represents the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo each May. To learn more about the pageant and see the current title holders, please visit the Rodeo Queen site.

Rodeo Queen Site
Valley center Rodeo Queen