1928
The rodeo was inaugurated in 1929 by local cowboys, businessmen and ranchers.
25
Currently, 25 Board Members serve on the San Benito County Rodeo Board of Directors
2500
Over 2,500 visitors pass through our gates per day during our event
FIGURE-8
We are most famous for our "Figure 8" roping competition held during the rodeo
One event that is unique to the Saddle Horse Show is the Figure-8 Roping. Riders rope the steer’s horns with the first loop and at the same time catch the animal’s two front feet with another loop (making a figure eight shape). Will Rogers spent a lot of time in San Benito County and coined this difficult catch “The San Benito Toss.” Both the Wild Cow Milking and Wild Horse Race are rough and tumble events sure to capture the crowd’s attention. Over the years we have added many events for kids, but Rodeo entries from age 4 to over 70 are welcome.