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Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo
Come along for the ride as world champion cowboys compete in America’s richest rodeo. Forone weekend only, the nation’s top rodeo cowboys, including numerous current World Champions, will be riding into San Juan Capistrano to compete in the 11th Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo.
On Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th, some of the best rodeo action in the nation will take place as more than 30 champions compete in each of the following events: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping. In addition to the competition, attendees will be invited to enjoyold-fashioned family fun with games, music, an evening concert with dancing and more than 50 vendors. Proceeds from the rodeo will benefit local charitable organizations.
“We attract the world’s best cowboys to San Juan Capistrano, year after year,” says Gilbert Aguirre, Rodeo Committee President. “Champion cowboys rarely miss a Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo and will be competing once again this year. We feel honored to have the opportunity to host these champions and many others in one of the best rodeo venues available!”
Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA), the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo has earned a reputationas “the place to be” every August. Cowboys will compete for their share of the $200,000 purse as they try to secure a spot at the National Finals Rodeo, held every December in Las Vegas.
“Hosting the Rodeo is our way of sharing our tremendous Western heritage with our South County neighbors,” adds Aguirre. “The Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo allows us to keep the cowboy culture alive while honoring the old cowboy tradition of ‘passing the hat’ in support of a family in need.”
This “passingof the hat” tradition is alive and well, as proceeds for this year’s Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo will, once again, benefit local charities. Last year, the Rodeo surpassed the $1 million mark in contributions.Proceeds from the Rodeo benefited Camino Health Center and The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding, both based in San Juan Capistrano.
The Rodeo is an important part of the legacy of the Rancho Mission Viejo landholdings, which has been under the stewardship of the O’Neill/Avery/Moiso family since 1882. It will take place at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano, located at the intersection of Ortega Highway and Antonio Parkway and La Pata, along the western border of Rancho Mission Viejo in South Orange County.
For more info: RMVRodeo.com or RanchoMissionViejo.com