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Welcome, Rodeo Fans!
As the Mayor of the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” I would like to join in with the community of Oakdale to welcome our local friends and those coming from afar to participate in the Oakdale Saddle Club’s 71st Annual Rodeo.
As we embrace a week’s worth of activities to celebrate Rodeo, we hope you enjoy the various events leading up to Rodeo weekend. Rodeo contestants, their families and friends travel long distances to participate in our highly respected Oakdale Rodeo.
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In addition to the week’s events, Saturday morning starts off with the 9 a.m. parade down F Street to SaveMart.
I’m thrilled to say I have been selected to be the Grand Marshal of this year’s Rodeo Parade.
of Commerce CEO Cherilyn Bairos has issued a warm welcome to rodeo fans and urges everyone to come enjoy the festivities during Rodeo Week in the Cowboy Capital of the World.
As the newly appointed CEO of Oakdale’s Chamber of Commerce and this amazing town’s Mayor, this is truly a dream come true. Bring a chair and get ready to enjoy the parade and all of the events of Rodeo Week. I couldn’t be prouder and more excited for these upcoming events! Look forward to seeing you all!
Come on Oakdale, it’s Rodeo Week!
Always part of the Grand Entry ceremony at the rodeo grounds, members of the Oakdale Saddle Club are proud to present the annual rodeo for the community and visitors from near and far.
Weekend Schedule Serves Up
Fun, Excitement And Competition
Rain or shine, mud or dust, the annual Oakdale Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo takes over the rodeo grounds on the east end of Oakdale from April 7 through April 9, 2023 for the 71st annual event. Here is a look at the schedule for the weekend at the grounds, as well as the annual downtown parade on Saturday morning.
TIMED EVENT SLACK
Friday, April 7 features the first of the weekend’s action at the rodeo grounds starting at 8 a.m.
Admission is $5.
Timed events including team roping, tie down-roping and steer wrestling and Women’s Breakaway Roping will be featured in the morning’s events.
BARREL RACING SLACK
Friday, April 7 following Timed Event Slack.
If speed is what you like, don’t miss the ladies of rodeo in their featured event. Watch these ladies make three turns and bring it home.
OAKDALE RODEO
PARADE
Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.
Parade Route: Starts on West F Street at Gilbert Avenue, continues down F Street towards South Maag Avenue, ending at the SaveMart Shopping Center.
Price of Admission: Free
The parade features a Grand Marshal, horses, local businesses, bands, classic cars, and much, much more.
PRCA FIRST RODEO PERFORMANCE
Saturday, April 8
Grand Entry 1:30 p.m., followed by exciting rodeo competition in multiple events.
Location: Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds
Price of Admission: Tickets at the gate, $20 adults, $10 children
OAKDALE RODEO DANCE
Saturday, April 8, 7 p.m.
Location: Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds - Clubhouse Price of Admission: $10
(This is a 21 and over event only). Tickets sold at the door only.
Each year this is a sellout event, featuring live music, dancing and adult beverages.
COWBOY CHURCH
Sunday, April 9, 10 a.m.
Location: Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds - Clubhouse Price of Admission: Free Coy Huffman provides an excellent Cowboy Church every year. An opportunity to attend church with some of the world’s top cowboys.
PRCA SECOND RODEO PERFORMANCE
Sunday, April 9 Grand Entry 1:30 p.m., with multiple competitive events to follow.
Location: Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds
Price of Admission: Tickets at the gate, $20 adults, $10 children Join in and wear pink on this day to support the “Tough Enough To Wear Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.
