Capacity Crowds Packed 100th Rowell Ranch Rodeo

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Last weekend's 100th Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo celebration was deemed a rousing success, with capacity crowds and great weather.

"It was a celebration that Harry Rowell, Cecil Jones and all of those great cowboys that made sure this rodeo is still here, would have enjoyed,” said Russ Fields, Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Committee President. “The biggest compliment of the weekend for all of us on the committee was when a young family came through our gate on Sunday and the mother told one of our members that they had so much fun on Saturday at their first rodeo, they decided to come back. That enthusiasm, appreciation for our community and this piece of history is why we’re here.”

Proceeds from the annual rodeo and related events provide funding for several local charitable organizations including Special Olympics, Tough Enough to Wear Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Program, 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Hayward Rotary Club, Castro Valley Rotary Club and the Castro Valley Kiwanis Club.

PRCA Rodeo events included bull riding, ladies breakaway roping, saddle bronc and bareback.

Other highlights of the weekend included performances by award winning rope artist and horseman, Charro Tomas Garcilazo and the crowning of the 2022 Miss Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo, Olivia Sherman of Castro Valley. Olivia will act as an ambassador for the rodeo for the coming year in the community and throughout California.

"Our committee would like to extend its appreciation to our sponsors and everyone who attended and supported this event," said Fields. "We’re proud to be able to give back to the community through this event and your support and attendance make it all possible.”

The 101st Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo will take place May 19-21, 2023. Ticket sales and rodeo events will be announced throughout the year.