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California Rodeo Salinas Gives Over $560,000 to Community Non-Profits

 

SALINAS, CA, August 19, 2022 – The California Rodeo Salinas gave $563,258.29 back to community non-profit groups in 2022. Donations were earned by groups who performed jobs like parking, ushering, selling food and more during events. Discounted facility rentals, ticket donations and tips collected at various events held at the Salinas Sports Complex including Monster Jam, concerts, Big Week Bull Riding, and the California Rodeo Salinas are also included in the grand total. This number is up 5.3% over the 2019 donation, which was the most recent year the California Rodeo Association hosted a full roster of events. 2022 was very successful with Rodeo attendance being up 10% over 2019, including a sold-out Friday night performance. The only other performances that have sold out in the recent history of the California Rodeo were in 1996, 1991 and 1973. The Big Week Bull Riding also sold out on July 20th with over 10,000 people attending.


 


Higher attendance means more funds are generated for non-profits and that money spent here, stays here. Learn more at https://www.carodeo.com/p/about-us/community/spenthere.


A full list of the non-profits who benefit can be found at that think, but some of the local groups who earned funds include the Alisal High School Boosters, Filipino Community of Salinas Valley, First Tee Monterey County, Salinas High Interact, Soledad ROTC, Sun Street Centers, Toro Bulls Football & Cheer and many more. Funds were also allocated to rodeo related groups like the Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Junior Rodeo, the Cal Poly Rodeo Team, the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, and other organizations that align with the California Rodeo’s mission of preserving and promoting the traditions of the west. The organizations use the money for uniforms, educational and enrichment opportunities, tournament fees, facility improvements, and more. Donations were also made to the American Cancer Society as part of the Rodeo’s Relay for Life participation.


 


Representatives from 25 organizations received their checks at the California Rodeo Salinas’ director meeting on August 18th. “This is our favorite meeting of the year. The California Rodeo Salinas is thrilled to impact our community in such a positive and meaningful way. We could not produce our events without the help of local non-profits who earn these funds.” said California Rodeo President Fred Hooker.


 


The California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 20-23, 2023. ‘Like’ the California Rodeo Salinas on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CARodeoSalinas or follow on Instagram (@carodeosalinas) and twitter (@CaliforniaRodeo) for daily updates, photos and more.


 


Photo by Mag One Media.


 


About California Rodeo Salinas


 


The 113th California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 20-23, 2023. The California Rodeo Association is a not-for-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the West. We support the community and other non-profit organizations through the staging of the annual California Rodeo Salinas and other year-round operations of the Salinas Sports Complex. Through donation of our facility, vending and fundraising opportunities during Rodeo and other events, the California Rodeo Association returns almost $500,000 annually to local non-profits. For more information about the California Rodeo Salinas, log on to www.CARodeo.com or call the California Rodeo Office at 831-775.3100.  

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