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The Bakersfield College Rodeo Returns To The Kern County Fairgrounds

The Bakersfield College Rodeo Returns To The Kern County Fairgrounds

10/31/24
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Thursday, October 31, 2024

The Rodeo Team at Bakersfield College is proud to host the 2nd Annual NIRA Bakersfield College Rodeo, sponsored by Haddad Dodge, Ram, and Kia. Join us for a weekend filled with rodeo action and live entertainment on Saturday, November 9th, and Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at the Kern County Fairgrounds located at 1142 South P Street, Bakersfield CA.

The Bakersfield College Rodeo was voted Best Rodeo of the Year (2023) by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and is expected to defend the title again this year with over 200 college rodeo athletes from schools including Bakersfield College, Cal Poly, Fresno State, UNLV, University of Nevada at Reno, and more.

Rodeo Advisor and BC faculty, Julie Beechinor, commented on the event, saying, "The BC Rodeo Team has spent the last 12 months planning an unforgettable event, and we are thrilled to see the community participate with so much enthusiasm. We are grateful to our local sponsors and volunteers and can't wait to bring the hometown rodeo experience back to Bakersfield."

The preliminary competition is free to the public on both days beginning at 9:00AM, with ticketed main rodeo performances taking place on Saturday, November 9th at 6:30PM and Sunday, November 10th at 1:00PM. Attendees will also enjoy a Veterans Tribute, activities, and live music by artists Joe Peters, and Michael Peters and the Monsters.

Admission is $25 for a two-day pass, $15 for Saturday entry, and $12 for Sunday entry. Veterans, and children under 3 are free.

Tickets and additional details are available on the Bakersfield College Foundation website.