Special Events - 2019 GNR

GNR HOME RODEO HORSE SHOW LIVESTOCK THINGS TO DO Information

2019 Grand National Rodeo - SPECIAL EVENTS

Each night of the 2019 Grand National Rodeo will feature a different special event and theme:

October 11th: First Responder Fridays
October 12th: Cattleman's Day + Golden Circle of Champions, benefiting the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
October 18th: First Responder Fridays + Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night, benefiting the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
October 19th: Military Appreciation Night

FIRST RESPONDER FRIDAYS - OCT. 11th & OCT. 18th

As a token of our appreciation in keeping our Communities safe, we are offering FREE tickets for any and all First Responders to join us for both of the two Fridays at the Grand National Rodeo (Oct. 11 & Oct. 18).

Present your badge or ID at the door, and receive up to four (4) FREE Tickets. We want as many First Responders to join us so please feel free to extend this invitation to any First Responer and their Families.

CATTLEMAN'S DAY - SATURDAY (OCT. 12TH)

This year we are honored to recognize Dr. Tom Talbot, DVM as the 2019 Livestock man of the Year at our Grand National Livestock Expo, Horse Show & Rodeo on Saturday, October 12th.

Growing up on a beef cattle ranch, Dr. Tom enjoys interacting with the wonderful people and animals as both a rancher and a veterinarian. He has served as President of the California Cattlemen's Association and be sure to join us on our first Saturday to congratulate Dr. Tom for his dedicaiton and passion for the agriculture industry.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink - Friday (Oct. 18th)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we are proud to partner with HERS Breast Cancer Foundation to bring you this year's 'Tough Enough to Wear Pink.' All monies raised that evening will be donated to the HERS Foundation that evening so be sure to bust out your favorite pink outfit and join us, Friday, October 18th to support this great cause!

Click HERE to learn more about the HERS Foundation

Military Appreciation Night - Saturday (Oct. 19th)

On the 2nd Saturday of the Grand National Livestock Expo, Horse Show and Rodeo weekend, we will recognize and acknowledge our Active Military and Veterans during the opening ceremonies. Veterans will receive discounted tickets at the Box Office and Active Military will receive FREE admission at the door - must present ID to for ticket discounts.

Join us on Saturday, October 19th to show your Patriotism and see the pageantry of the Grand National Rodeo.