Press Release

07/19/2014

Night two of the 104th California Rodeo Salinas got two thumbs up from fans. Mutton Busting, fireworks and trick riding were a big hit. 11,961 people attended to watch the Rodeo and track action. Attendance was up 391 tickets, up 3.4%, from the Friday per-formance in 2013. The Produce Mascot Race, stole the show on the track to benefit Ag Against Hunger. Mascots from Bengard Ranches, Chiquita Brands International, Church Brothers, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Ocean Mist Farms, Pacific In-ternational Marketing, Sakata Seed, Tanimura & Antle, Taylor Farms and The Nunes Company raced down the track with Church
Brothers’ Lettuce Maximus once again taking the glory. The race benefitted Ag Against Hunger.

Rodeo action in the arena did not disappoint either and full results can be found at http://www.carodeo.com/page.aspx?name=eventResults. Jesse and Spencer Wright are sitting 1st and 2nd in the Saddle Bronc Riding. Jesse is the defending Salinas Saddle Bronc Champion. Elliott Jacoby and Trey Benton III, the defending Salinas 2013 Champ, are splitting 1st in the Bull Riding. Click the link above for full rodeo results.

Don’t miss the Salute to Military Day presented by Tanimura & Antle on Saturday July 19th or the Crown Royal Day of Champions and Man Up Crusade Day on Sunday July 20th at the Rodeo. Tickets are available at www.carodeo.com, 1034 N. Main Street or by
calling 831-772-6500. Prices are $7 for children, $13 for adult general admission and $20 for adult reserved seats.
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About California Rodeo Salinas

The California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 17-20, 2014. The California Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the West. We support the community and other non-profit organizations through the staging of the annual California Rodeo Salinas and other year round operations of the Salinas Sports Complex. Through donation of our facility, vending and fundraising opportunities during Rodeo and other events, the California Ro-deo Association returns over $350,000 annually to local non-profits. For more information about the California Rodeo Salinas, log on to www.CARodeo.com or call the California Rodeo Office at 831-775.3100. ‘Like’ the California Rodeo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CARodeoSalinas or follow us on twitter @CaliforniaRodeo for up-dates, photos and more.