San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Rodeo returns to Glen Helen Sept. 27

The 25th Annual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s P.R.C.A Rodeo is coming to the Glen Helen Regional Park on Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th, where the world’s top professional cowboys and cowgirls will be performing bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, barrel racing and team roping.  Also performing will be Professional Rodeo Clown, JJ Harrison.

Friday night’s rodeo is dedicated to raising awareness of domestic violence. The rodeo will be supporting the “Man Up Crusade” with a donation to a local domestic violence shelter.   Wear purple to the rodeo – Take A Stand and Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence.

On Saturday, wear pink to the rodeo and show your support for breast cancer awareness.  The rodeo will be donating funds to Loma Linda University Hospital for breast cancer awareness.

A dance follows Friday and Saturday night’s rodeo under the big tent featuring Shotgun Jefferson, a Southern California-based country band that draws musical inspiration from its deep, groove-centric, rock and roll roots.

Sunday’s rodeo performance is dedicated the military and public safety personnel.  Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard out of Barstow will be posting the colors, followed by a moment of silence before the start of the event.  The rodeo will be donating to the Sheriff’s Athletic Federation in support of their mission to improve the health and quality of life for law enforcement personnel and the community.

The Sheriff’s Rodeo is hosting the popular, SEBA Stampede Kids’ Zone, which has a petting zoo, bounce houses, games and candy. The SEBA Stampede Kids’ Zone is sponsored by the Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefits Association (SEBA) which is the union that represents deputies.

Gates open at 4:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, and the rodeo starts at 8:00 pm.  Gates open at 2:00 pm on Sunday, and the rodeo starts at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 on Friday, $35 on Saturday, and only $20 on Sunday. For children 4-6 years old, tickets are only $5 (free on Sunday); children 3 years old and under are free each night.  Parking is $10.  Tickets available at www.sheriffsrodeo.com.