Champions Crowned at Final Performance of the California Rodeo Salinas!

SALINAS, CA, July 20, 2025 – The 2025 California Rodeo Salinas brought the spirit of the West to life once again, drawing nearly 55,000 fans over 4 action-packed days of professional rodeo, community celebration, and family fun. From thrilling arena action to meaningful moments like the Golden Circle of Champions, this year’s event showcased the tradition, talent, and heart that make the California Rodeo one of the premier rodeos in the nation.

The California Rodeo Salinas showcased top rodeo talent with thrilling performances across all events. Below are the winners of each event:

All-Around Cowboy: Wacey Schalla – Bareback Riding & Bull Riding

Bareback Riding Average Champion: Jayco Roper – 174 points on two head

Steer Wrestling Average Champion: Mike McGinn – 21.3 seconds on three head

Team Roping Average Champions: Tanner Tomlinson / Travis Graves – 48.5 seconds on five head

Saddle Bronc Riding Average Champion: Damian Brennan – 174 points on two head

Tie-Down Roping Average Champion: Dylan Hancock – 30.1 seconds on three head

Barrel Racing Average Champion: Jordan Driver – 64.84 seconds on four runs

Bull Riding Average Champion: Jordan Spears – 174.5 points on two head

Breakaway Roping Average Champion: Rylee George

Save the date for the 2026 California Rodeo Salinas: July 16-19. Follow @carodeosalinas on social media for updates throughout the year.

About California Rodeo Salinas

The 115th California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 17–20, 2025. As a not-for-profit organization, the California Rodeo Association is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the Western way of life while fostering community involvement and cultural heritage. Through its annual Rodeo and year-round operations at the Salinas Sports Complex, the Association supports local nonprofits and community groups. In 2024, these efforts generated over $796,000 for local organizations.

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