The 79th annual Potter Valley Rodeo returns this Memorial Day weekend, May 23–25, bringing three days of small-town charm, thrilling rodeo events, and lively community festivities to Main Street.
Festivities kick off Saturday morning with the “Memorial Day YOUR Way!” parade hosted by the Potter Valley Youth & Community Center at 11 a.m., celebrating the unique ways locals commemorate the holiday. At noon, the Potter Valley Fire Department gets the wood pits blazing for its famous chicken barbecue at the firehouse.
This year’s Junior Rodeo promises to be the biggest yet, with events like mutton bustin’, steer riding, and mini bull competitions. Visitors can also watch teams compete in the woodcutting showdown or test their skills in the axe-throwing area. Dozens of vendors will be on-site offering food, apparel, custom hats, jerky, and vintage treasures.
Saturday night features the Ranch Bronc & Bull Riding Chute-Out, sponsored by Mendo Munitions, followed by the Starlite Dance with live music from Court ‘N’ Disaster.
Sunday brings the CCPRA Rodeo, showcasing top-tier talent from across California in bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping. Families won’t want to miss the children’s animal scramble or the mouth-watering Beef & Lamb BBQ.
Admission is $15 per day, with kids under 10 free. For a full schedule, visit pottervalleyrodeo.com.
