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California Junior Cowboys Association

Welcome to the California Junior Cowboys Association!
Empowering California’s youth through rodeo skills, competition, and camaraderie.

2025-2026 Season

  • November 7-9, 2025 - (Completed)​
  • January 2-4, 2026 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
  • January 23-25, 2026 - (Completed)
  • February 13-15, 2026 - (Completed)
  • March 27-29, 2026 - Entries Now Closed
  • May 22-24, 2026 - CJCA Finals Rodeo on May 24, 2026
  • May 31, 2025 - Year-End Awards Banquet at Ritchie Barn (Visalia, CA)

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All rodeos are held at the Woodlake Rodeo Grounds. Dates subject to change each season.​​

Important Deadlines & Reminders

  • Rodeo 7 & 8 March 27-29, 2026 Entries are Now Closed! 

    • Please verify your entries here.​

    • Don't just look for your child's name, make sure you see all the dates & events that you intended to enter.

    • You must email the secretary with any discrepancies no later than SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd at 8PM!

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  • Contestant Win Checks are being mailed for every rodeo this season.

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  • RODEO 5 & 6 February 13-15, 2026 Results are Live! View them here.

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  • Membership is required to enter any CJCA rodeo.

    • Click here to complete your CJCA membership.​

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  • Vendor Applications:

    • Deadline to apply is Thursday, January 22, 2026. Apply online here.

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  • Age Divisions: 

    • Contestant age divisions for the 2025-2026 season are determined by the contestant's age as of January 1, 2026​​

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  • Team Roping Reminder: 

    • Contestants may enter the team roping event twice but MUST switch ends. ​

Thank you to Doug Stewart, the Official Photographer of the CJCA!
Capture the excitement of each rodeo—visit Doug’s website to order photos of your contestants in action!
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