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On July 4, over 2,500 people attended the 72nd annual Woodside Junior Rodeo sponsored by the San Mateo County Mounted Patrol. Temperatures reached up to 90 degrees in Woodside but locals still gathered to celebrate the popular Fourth of July event.
“We appreciate the support from the community and we appreciate everyone coming out regardless of the heat. Everyone was responsible and it was a great family event,” said Anthony Riccardi, chairman of the junior rodeo.
Leighton Musick, left and Quinnley Robinson, right from Chowchilla, CA hang outside the practice arena before competing at the 72nd annual Junior Rodeo in Woodside on July 4, 2024. Photo by Lizzy Myers. 
Rodeo goers watch the events at the 72nd annual Junior Rodeo in Woodside on July 4, 2024. Photo by Lizzy Myers. 
Katelyn Oliveira, center, performs the National Anthem at the 72nd annual Junior Rodeo in Woodside on July 4, 2024. Photo by Lizzy Myers. 
A child rides the mechanical bull at the 72nd annual Junior Rodeo in Woodside on July 4, 2024. Photo by Lizzy Myers. 
Kids pet and play with farm animals at the petting zoo at the 72nd annual Junior Rodeo in Woodside on July 4, 2024. Photo by Lizzy Myers. 
A child rides a pony at the 72nd annual Junior Rodeo in Woodside on July 4, 2024. Photo by Lizzy Myers.
Cooling stations were set up in the club house for elders and families to escape the heat. Families also enjoyed a petting zoo, mechanical bull, cotton candy and lemonade booth and a pig scramble.
Over 150 contestants from the ages of 6 to 18 competed in the junior rodeo showcasing their skills in steer riding, barrel racing, roping and more. The contestants are also participating in the Bay Area Buckle Series competing with other junior rodeos in Livermore, Woodside and Hayward. The Woodside Junior Rodeo is part of the Northern California Junior Rodeo Association, which holds a series of rodeos throughout the year.
For more information on the event visit mpsmc.org/rodeo.
