Experience the All New El Dorado Stampede

Feel the roar of the crowd and the thunder of hooves as the El Dorado Stampede brings championship-level rodeo action to life in Placerville, CA.

August 28th & 29th, 2026

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A Sanctioned Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Event

Built on Grit. Backed By Great Sponsors.

About the Rodeo

El Dorado Stampede - Placerville's PRCA Pro Rodeo

Legacy of the West Lives On

There's nothing quite like it. The dirt. The noise. The moment the gate swings open and everything else disappears. Real rodeo gets in your blood, and in Placerville, that grit has been in the DNA since 1849.

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, Gold Country's frontier roots didn't disappear when the mines went quiet. They found their way into arenas, into the hands that rope and ride, into a community that still knows what it means to earn something the hard way.

The El Dorado Stampede is the next chapter.

Produced by the Rosser Family and Flying U Rodeo Inc., one of the most respected names in the PRCA, and brought to life with Ez Events, Inc., the Stampede is built on a foundation that took decades to earn. Bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing and mutton busting with the Flying U Cowboys — this is professional rodeo the way it was meant to be.

El Dorado County, see what Western heritage looks like when it's done right.

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Stampede Events

The Stampede Lineup

From explosive bull riding and lightning-fast barrel racing to high-stakes bronc riding and crowd-favorite events, this is where the toughest competitors go head-to-head in the arena, delivering nonstop action, raw intensity, and edge-of-your-seat thrills.

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El Dorado Stampede Kick-Off Night

Before the gates swing open and the arena comes alive, join us for an unforgettable night to launch the El Dorado Stampede. Enjoy live music, great food, cold drinks, and a high-energy atmosphere as the community comes together to celebrate the start of rodeo weekend in true Western style. Location TBA.

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Feel the Intensity

Elite Professional Bull Riding Action

Get ready for eight seconds of pure adrenaline as the toughest riders face off against powerful, unpredictable bulls in one of the most electrifying events of the rodeo. Experience the speed, strength, and edge-of-your-seat action that defines professional bull riding.

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Feel the Power

High-Flying Bronc Riding Showdowns

Watch as elite riders take on some of the most explosive bucking horses in rodeo, battling for control with every jump, kick, and twist. It's a raw test of balance, timing, and grit—where every ride delivers heart-pounding action and true Western tradition.

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For the Next Generation

Mutton Busting
Stampede Showcase

Watch the youngest cowboys and cowgirls take center stage as they hold on tight and ride it out in this fan-favorite event. Full of laughs, courage, and unforgettable moments, mutton busting brings big smiles and big cheers from the entire crowd.

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Celebrating Western Tradition

Rodeo Queens of the El Dorado Stampede

Meet the ambassadors of the rodeo as they represent the spirit, heritage, and tradition of the El Dorado Stampede. From horsemanship to community pride, the Rodeo Queens showcase the grace, leadership, and Western values that make this event truly special.

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Experience the Power, Precision, and Unmatched Intensity of the Stampede