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Slightly Stoopid with Pepper, Common Kings, and Fortunate Youth at Petco Park

September 3, 5pm

As part of their new tour across North America, the members of Slightly Stoopid return to San Diego Petco Park on September 3.

Slightly Stoopid was started by San Diego-based childhood friends Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald in 1995. They have become known for their unique fusion of musical genres, from rock, reggae, and blues to hip-hop, funk, punk, metal, and folk music. They have performed at major music festivals, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, New Orleans Jazz Fest, and Cali Vibes, and their record label, Stoopid Records, has garnered over one million sales and two Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Gold singles.

Tickets are $60. Petco Park is located at 100 Park Blvd., San Diego. For more information, visit www.mlb.com/ padres/ballpark.

Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition

August 6

On August 6, pet owners can catch a wave with their furry friends at the Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition. This fun-filled day features daring dogs who jump onto their boards, paddle out, and entertain spectators with their surfing skills. The event is held near Imperial Beach Pier.

The first competition took place in Imperial Beach in 2006, and the Surf Dog series has since expanded to include contests in Huntington Beach as well. The competition returns to Imperial Beach after a year off due to COVID-19. At a Surf Dog competition, dog surfing is just one of the attractions. For dogs and owners that prefer to stay on dry land, there is an expo, dog rescues, and plenty of cool surFUR swag. For more information, visit www.surfdogevents.com.

The Beach Soccer Championships

June 3-5

The Beach Soccer Championships return to Oceanside Harbor from June 3 to 5. The competition represents the start of the summer soccer season in Southern California, with a beach party atmosphere that includes music and entertainment. Teams from all age groups compete throughout the weekend, and there is also a professional division. The championship draws more than 50,000 spectators each year and attracts some of the best soccer players in the world, including Nick Perera and Chris Toth of the U.S. National Beach Soccer Team. There are also camps and clinics, where athletes can learn techniques used by pro soccer players.

For the first time this year, the event features the Beach Football Championships as well. Sanctioned by the Flag Football World Championship Tour, the football championship consists of competitive flag football in youth, adult men, adult women, and coed brackets.

There is free parking at Oceanside Transit Center, where shuttles run every 15 minutes, and various locations along Harbor Drive in Oceanside. For more information, visit www.beachsoccerusa.org.

Switchfoot Bro-Am Surf Contest and Beach Fest at Moonlight Beach

June 18, 7am-5pm

Switchfoot Bro-Am kicks off the start of summer in San Diego on June 18. Hosted by Grammy Award-winning rock band Switchfoot, along with Rob Machado, it features surfing competitions, food, vendor booths, and live music throughout the day. The festival typically draws about 17,000 people to Moonlight Beach each year.

The Bro-Am Surf Contest is a major part of Beach Fest. It features pro teams, juniors, surf jousting, and the Junior Seau Foundation Adaptive Surf Program, presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation athletes. The competitions start at 7am.

Beach goers can also rock out to live performances by Switchfoot and special guests. Past performers have included Rob Machado, Jason Mraz, Needtobreathe, Echosmith, Lifehouse, American Authors, Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) and John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls).

The Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation raises funds for non-profits offering services to disadvantaged youth, with a focus on programs related to art, surfing, and music. This year’s beneficiaries include A Step Beyond, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Feeding San Diego, Monarch School, and Save the Music Foundation. In addition to sales from vendors at Bro-Am, the foundation raises funds through the annual Benefit Party. This year’s Benefit Party takes place from 6pm to 10pm on June 24 at a private location in Carlsbad. More than 500 attendees can enjoy interactive experiences, live and silent auctions, delicious food and drinks, and a live performance by Switchfoot. Beach Fest activities are free and open to the public, but there is an option to purchase VIP tickets for the afternoon concert. Moonlight Beach is located at 400 B St., Encinitas. For more information, visit www.broam.org.

69th Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament

July 9-10 and 16-17

For the 69th year, Old Mission Beach Athletic Club brings the Over-The-Line (OTL) Tournament to Mission Bay’s Fiesta Island Park. The tournament attracts an international crowd of participants and spectators each year. It takes place over two weekends from July 9 to 10 and July 16 to 17. Games begin promptly at 7:30am and continue until dark.

Over-The-Line participants compete in a softball-like bat and ball sport. Three-player teams are encouraged to create unique and unusual names for their teams and many participate while wearing wild costumes. The court is made of a rope triangle in the sand. Hits are made when a ball is hit into fair territory on the fly without being caught by fielders, when any ball is touched and dropped by fielders, or when fielders cross “the line” or any of its extensions when attempting to catch a ball. Three hits in an inning scores one run, while each additional hit in that same inning scores one more run, and a home run “clears the bases.” On the first weekend of play, teams compete in three-inning games. On the second weekend of play, teams participate in four-inning games.

The Over-The-Line Tournament is a free public event and while there are no age restrictions, it is recommended that attendees are 18 years old or older. There are several stands to purchase hot food and cold non-alcoholic drinks. Parking is available adjacent to the playing area and at the northeast corner of Sea World Drive and Pacific Highway. Free shuttle buses are provided for convenience. Fiesta Island Park is located at 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego. For more information, visit www. ombac.org/over-the-line.

Beach Bocce World Championship

September 17

Each year, the annual Beach Bocce World Championship attracts more than 450 two-person teams that compete for the title of World Champion in four divisions. These divisions include Mens Intermediate, Mens Open, Womens, and Mixed. The event is highlighted by colorful costumes and intense competition. This year’s tournament takes place on September 17. It has previously been held at Del Mar’s Dog Beach, but this year’s tournament is at a brand-new location on Mariner’s Point in Mission Bay. For more information, call (760) 444-4893 or visit www.beachbocce.com.

San Diego Surf Cup Soccer Championship

July 22-25 and July 30-August 1

Top youth soccer teams from all over the nation, thousands of spectators, and more than 500 college coaches and scouts convene for the San Diego Surf Cup. The Class I Tournament is open to USYSA, US Club Soccer, Super Y League and FIFA affiliated teams.

The first weekend of play is from July 22 to 25. It is known as the Olders Weekend because the players were born between 2004 and 2008. The Olders Weekend is presented in a hybrid format that combines both the showcase and tournament. The second tournament weekend, from July 30 to August 1, is for players born between 2009 and 2015. It features a straight tournament format with three games guaranteed. For each division, girls’ games are played at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, and boys’ games are played at SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside. All semifinals and finals take place at Surf Cup Sports Park on July 25 (for Olders) and August 1 (for Youngers). SoCal Sports Complex is located at 3300 El Corazon Drive, Oceanside. Surf Cup Sports Park is located at 4989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar. For more information, visit www.surfcup.com.

45th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships

August 21-22

More than 350 bodysurfers from around the world will gather at Oceanside Pier on August 21 and 22 for the World Bodysurfing Championships. The championships have been around for 45 years. They feature competition in various age divisions. Preliminaries for all age divisions are held on Saturday, August 21, with a projected start time of 6:30am. Semi-finals and finals take place on Sunday, August 22, with Men’s and Women’s Grand Champions being crowned in the afternoon.

For those unfamiliar with the sport of bodysurfing, bodysurfers ride waves without the assistance of any buoyant device, such as a surfboard or body board. They equip themselves only with a pair of specialized swim fins that help to optimize propulsion so it’s easier to catch large and fast breaking waves. World Bodysurfing Championship event organizers reserve the right to change the projected schedule for various weather, surf conditions, and quantity of competitors.

For more information, visit www.worldbodysurfing.org.

37th Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival

August 12-14

Families are invited to soak up the last of the summer days in the waves at the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest from August 12 to 14. The threeday family-friendly event features action-packed surfing competitions, along with a beach festival full of activities and entertainment near Oceanside Pier.

The contest draws professional and amateur surfers spanning from Hawaii to Santa Cruz to the southern border. Surfers compete for bragging rights in the Coalition of Surfing Clubs. This year, there is also a Pro-Am Invitational called The King and Queen of the Pier. It starts on August 12 and concludes with Finals on August 13. Spectators and beachgoers also won’t want to miss the unique products and services offered by vendors and the live musical entertainment in the Band Shell area. For more information, visit www.oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.com.

Surf for the Sea

September 10-11

Surf for the Sea is a commemorative surfing event held in loving memory of local surfers who have recently passed away. It takes place on September 11 and 12 at Oceanside Harbor’s North Jetty. In previous years, honored surfers have included Harry Bennett, Steve Leighton, Tore Bonura, Chuck “Clubber” Hundley, Banning Capps, Court Overin, John Craven, Midget Smith, Casey Williams, Chris Pompa, Michael Pultz, Susie Prestie, John Douglas, Brandon Dreyer, Logan Lipton, Brooks Mackin, and other dear friends. The competition encompasses several different age groups and categories, such as junior and senior longboard divisions and a Pro or Open Men’s division. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/surfforthesea.

16th Annual Super Girl Surf Pro WSL Contest and Festival Returns to Oceanside Pier

September 16-18, 8am-7pm

The Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro is the largest women’s surfing event in the world. It brings together more than 80 of the world’s top professional athletes for a weekend of competition, classes, panel discussions, art exhibitions, and concerts. This year’s contest and festival take place from 8am to 7pm from September 16 to 18 at Oceanside Pier. The event is televised throughout November and December on Bally Sports. It is also streamed live from 8am to 4pm during the event weekend, via 15 digital partners, including at www.supergirlsufpro. com and twitch.tv/supergirlseries.

Some of the biggest names in women’s surfing are expected to compete this year, including former Super Girl Champions Carissa Moore, Caroline Marks, Lakey Peterson, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Coco Ho, Sage Erickson, Caitlin Simmers (Oceanside), Alyssa Spencer (Carlsbad) and Samantha Sibley (San Clemente).

As an exciting addition to the surf lineup, the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro also features an elite-level women’s longboarding competition with 48 of the top female pros and up-and-coming stars. World Champions Honolua Blomfield, Summer Romero, Soleil Errico and Jen Smith headline the field alongside 2021 Super Girl Longboarding Champion, Kirra Seale.

There is also an action-packed Festival Village with 15 live concerts and family-friendly activities. Video gamers can get excited for the annual Super Girl Gamer esports tournament, and music lovers can enjoy the allfemale DJ competition. Attendees have the opportunity to meet and hear from female comediennes and celebrity speakers. There are panel discussions promoting female leadership and sustainability, as well as a military appreciation program.

For the athletically inclined, there is a women’s adaptive surf contest, a women’s beach soccer tournament, and free fitness, yoga, Zumba, Pilates, wellness, and self-defense classes. Through the Moore Aloha Foundation, young surfers can participate in a mentorship event with five-time World Champion and 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Winner Carissa Moore. Thrill seekers won’t want to miss the female skydivers. After taking in the flurry of activities, attendees can chill out in the beer garden, with delicious selections from the food court. The event is supported by Nissan, in conjunction with its California Nissan Dealers, the U.S. Air Force, White Claw, Jolyn, Frontwave Credit Union, the Mission Pacific Hotel, Visit Oceanside, Blenders Eyewear, Locals Only Vodka, Pura Vida, Perfect Hydration, Soapy Joe’s, Logitech, and the U.S. Marines.

Admission is free. For more information, visit www. supergirlsurfpro.com. To connect via social media, follow @ SupergirlPro on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Photos courtesy of Pete Santos.

USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials

June 14-18 and June 21-28

The USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials bring together some of the country’s best surfers and stand-up paddlers. From June 14 to 18, the competition takes place at Oceanside Harbor’s North Jetty. It includes adult shortboard, all ages in longboard, stand-up paddle surf, and para surf divisions. There are also team trials for longboard, stand-up paddle surf and race, and para surf categories. The event is an APP World Tour qualifier for stand-up paddling. The Championships continue from June 21 to 28 at Lower Trestles, San Onofre State Beach. It includes the U18 shortboard division.

As the official USOC-recognized (United States Olympic Committee) and ISA-recognized (International Surfing Association) National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the United States, USA Surfing is responsible for holding the USA Surfing Championships event each year and for selecting the official USA Surf Team to compete internationally at ISA Championships, Pan American, and Olympic Games. Oceanside Harbor’s North Jetty is located at 1374 N. Pacific St., Oceanside. For more information, visit www.usasurfing.org.

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club Classic Longboard Surfing Contest

September 17, 8:15am

On September 17, Old Mission Beach Athletic Club hosts the 28th annual Classic Longboard Surfing Contest at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. The contest has become more of an event than a competition, filled with nostalgia for surfing memories of the past. All contestants surf on longboards from 1969 or earlier. The longboards must be 9 feet or longer and have no leash. There are three separate divisions for Open, Wahine, and Menehune (youth ages 16 and under). Check-in for surfers is from 7am to 7:30am, with the first paddle out at 8:15am.

The contestant entry fee is $30 for pre-registration and $40 on the day of the event. The fee includes a contest T-shirt. Proceeds from the event benefit Drowning Prevention Foundation of San Diego, which is also known as the San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation. For more information, visit www.ombac.org.

Encinitas Lions Club Blind Surfing Event

September 11, 9am-2pm

The 28th Annual Encinitas Lions Club Blind Surfing event for the sight-impaired takes place on September 11 at South Ponto State Beach in Carlsbad. With the support of local certified surfers, instruction and assistance will be given to blind and sight-impaired participants in the water. Participants are challenged to balance atop surfboards. In previous years, the event has attracted more than 100 visually impaired participants and their families from San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. For more information, call (442) 222-1633 or visit https://e-clubhouse. org/sites/encinitas/.

4th of July Fireworks Shows and Events

(Dates and times subject to change. Please check venue websites) 6/25 26TH ANNUAL OCEANSIDE INDEPENDENCE

PARADE on Coast Highway 101 between

Wisconsin Street and Civic Center Drive, 10am. www.mainstreetoceanside.com 7/3 INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SHOW AT

SO CAL SPORTS COMPLEX, Oceanside, time TBD. www.oceansiderec.com 7/3 MISSION BAY FIREWORKS SHOW, Returning after 10-year hiatus! 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY BARBECUE DINNER AND

MUSIC AT PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT,

Carlsbad, time TBD. www.parkhyattaviara.com 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES AND DRONE

SHOW AT OMNI RESORT LA COSTA (for hotel guests and registered members only). www.omnihotels.com 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AT SAN DIEGO

COUNTY FAIR, 9pm. www.sdfair.com 7/4 RED, WHITE, AND BOOM AT LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA RESORT. www.legoland.com 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY PARADE ALONG COAST BOULEVARD near Powerhouse Park. www.delmarfoundation.org 7/4 RED, WHITE, AND BOOM CELEBRATION AT BRADLEY PARK, 6pm. Fireworks at 9pm. www.san-marcos.net 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AT ALTA VISTA BOTANICAL GARDENS. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org 7/4 THE SPIRIT OF THE FOURTH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN RANCHO BERNARDO. www.spiritofthefourth.org 7/4 OLD FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY AT OLD POWAY PARK, 10am-4pm. www.poway.org 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT VETERANS PARK, 11am. www.poway.org 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS AT POWAY HIGH SCHOOL, 6pm. Fireworks at 9pm. www.poway.org 7/4 SANTEE SALUTES FOURTH OF JULY

CELEBRATION AT TOWN CENTER

COMMUNITY PARK EAST, 2-10pm. Fireworks at 9pm. www.cityofsanteeca.gov 7/4 SCRIPPS RANCH OLD PROS FOURTH OF JULY RUN AND RIDE AT MIRAMAR LAKE. www.srop.org 7/4 BIG BAY BOOM ON SAN DIEGO BAY, 9pm. www.bigbayboom.com 7/4 CORONADO FOURTH OF JULY – 73rd Annual Independence Day Parade on Orange Avenue at 10am; patriotic concert at Spreckels Park, 4pm; and fireworks at Coronado Golf Course, 9pm. www.coronadofourthofjuly.com

San Diego Padres Schedule

6/10 vs. Colorado Rockies, 6:40pm 6/11 vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:10pm 6/12 vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:10pm 6/13 @ Chicago Cubs, 5:05pm 6/14 @ Chicago Cubs, 5:05pm 6/15 @ Chicago Cubs, 5:05pm 6/16 @ Chicago Cubs, 11:20am 6/17 @ Colorado Rockies, 5:40pm 6/18 @ Colorado Rockies, 6:10pm 6/19 @ Colorado Rockies, 12:10pm 6/20 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40pm 6/21 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40pm 6/22 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:10pm 6/23 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6:40pm 6/24 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6:40pm 6/25 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 7:10pm 6/26 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:10pm 6/28 @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40pm 6/29 @ Arizona Diamondbacks, 12:40pm 6/30 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10pm 7/1 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10pm 7/2 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 4:15pm 7/3 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:10pm 7/4 vs. Seattle Mariners, 3:40pm 7/5 vs. Seattle Mariners, 1:10pm 7/7 vs. San Francisco Giants, 6:40pm 7/8 vs. San Francisco Giants, 6:40pm 7/9 vs. San Francisco Giants, 4:15pm 7/10 vs. San Francisco Giants, 1:10pm 7/11 @ Colorado Rockies, 5:40pm 7/12 @ Colorado Rockies, 5:40pm 7/13 @ Colorado Rockies, 5:40pm 7/14 @ Colorado Rockies, 12:10pm 7/15 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40pm 7/16 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5:40pm 7/17 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:10pm 7/19 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium 7/22 @ New York Mets, 4:10pm 7/23 @ New York Mets, 4:10pm 7/24 @ New York Mets, 10:40am 7/25 @ Detroit Tigers, 4:10pm 7/26 @ Detroit Tigers, 4:10pm 7/27 @ Detroit Tigers, 10:10am 7/29 vs. Minnesota Twins, 6:40pm 7/30 vs. Minnesota Twins, 5:40pm 7/31 vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:10pm 8/1 vs. Colorado Rockies, 6:40pm 8/2 vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:10pm 8/3 vs. Colorado Rockies, 6:40pm 8/4 vs. Colorado Rockies, 1:10pm 8/5 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10pm 8/6 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:10pm 8/7 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:10pm 8/8 vs. San Francisco Giants, 6:40pm 8/9 vs. San Francisco Giants, 6:40pm 8/10 vs. San Francisco Giants, 1:10pm 8/12 @ Washington Nationals, 4:05pm 8/13 @ Washington Nationals, 4:05pm 8/14 @ Washington Nationals, 9:05am 8/15 @ Miami Marlins, 3:40pm 8/16 @ Miami Marlins, 3:40pm 8/17 @ Miami Marlins, 1:10pm 8/18 vs. Washington Nationals, 6:40pm 8/19 vs. Washington Nationals, 6:40pm 8/20 vs. Washington Nationals, 5:40pm 8/21 vs. Washington Nationals, 1:10pm 8/23 vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:40pm 8/24 vs. Cleveland Guardians, 1:10pm 8/26 @ Kansas City Royals, 5:10pm 8/27 @ Kansas City Royals, 4:10pm 8/28 @ Kansas City Royals, 11:10am 8/29 @ San Francisco Giants, 6:45pm 8/30 @ San Francisco Giants, 6:45pm 8/31 @ San Francisco Giants, 12:45pm 9/2 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10pm 9/3 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:10pm 9/4 @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:10pm 9/5 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 3:40pm 9/6 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40pm 9/7 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5:40pm 9/9 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:40pm 9/10 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5:40pm 9/11 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:10pm e e e

Home games take place at Petco Park, which is located at 100 Park Blvd., San Diego. For more information, visit www.mlb.com/padres.

PGA Golf Tour

6/9-12 RBC Canadian Open in Toronto,

Ontario, Canada 6/16-19 U.S. Open in Brookline, Mass. 6/23-26 Travelers Championship in

Cromwell, Conn. 6/30-7/3 John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. 7/7-10 Barbasol Championship in Nicholasville, Ky. 7/7-10 Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland 7/14-17 Barracuda Championship in Truckee, Calif. 7/14-17 The Open Championship in Fife, Scotland 7/21-24 3M Open in Blaine, Minn. 7/28-31 Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Mich. 8/4-7 Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C. 8/11-14 FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn. 8/18-21 BMW Championship in Wilmington, Del. 8/25-28 TOUR Championship in Atlanta, Ga.

For more information, visit www.pgatour.com.

Natural Grass Driving Range and 18-Hole Par-3 Golf Course in Carlsbad

Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course is an 18-Hole Par-3 Golf Course and Driving Range in Carlsbad. Tucked into the hills just north of El Camino Real and College Boulevard, the location is a unique experience with a challenging Par-3 golf course. There is also a driving range that allows golfers to drive off of natural grass. Located on the north side of the golf course, it is the perfect place to work on a golf swing.

Rancho Carlsbad also offers golf lessons, clinics, PGA Junior Golf Camps and footGolf. FootGolf is a new sport that combines the precision of golf with the energy and fun of soccer. The goal of footGolf is to get a soccer ball with the lowest possible number of kicks from marked tees into a hole. It is played like a traditional golf game, but with a soccer ball and a person’s foot.

Golfers can finish the day with a stop at the pro shop and 19th Hole Deli for a beer or glass of wine and a sandwich, burger or hot dog. Happy Hour is every day from 1 to 4pm. For $15, golfers receive a large bucket of balls and a beer of choice. Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club is located at 5200 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. For more information, call (760) 438-1772 or visit www.ranchocarlsbadgolf.com

Poway Rodeo

September 23-24

After a two-year hiatus, the Poway Rodeo returns to Poway Valley Riders Association Arena this fall. As a PRCA-sanctioned event, the Poway Rodeo attracts topnotch cowboys looking to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in December. Performances take place at 7:30pm on September 23 and at 1pm and 7:30pm on September 24. Each performance kicks off with a rendition of the National Anthem, sung by the winners of Poway’s So You Think You Can Sing contest. The rodeo competition includes bronc and bareback riding, team and tie-down roping, steer wrestling, mutton busting, barrel racing, bull riding, and a drill team.

Sam’s Posse Exceptional Rodeo is back again this year at 10am on September 24, before the Saturday afternoon performance. The mission of Sam’s Posse is to enrich the lives of children living with intellectual and physical disabilities by supporting their needs and wishes. During the exceptional rodeo, each child is paired with a buddy to help them navigate through events such as stick pony barrel racing and pole bending, “not so rough stock” riding, and roping. The event includes interactions with rodeo queens and princesses, professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, and therapy horses.

After each evening rodeo performance, spectators can come out for a good time at the Rodeo Jam dance party. Live music is performed by southern California country musicians, Patrick Howard Trampus Band. The dance is for ages 21 and older. There is no cover charge.

Tickets range from $16 to $90 per person. Children 5 and under are free. General admission includes bleacher seating, with no assigned seats, so it is recommended to arrive early. VIP and shaded seating is also available. Poway Valley Riders Association Arena is located at 14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway. For more information, visit www.powayrodeo.com.