The Marysville Stampede has been a main attraction since 1933 in this small northern California town. The Rodeo is produced by Marysville’s own legendary Cotton Rosser and takes place the last weekend in May. The rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, features some of the nation’s top rodeo cowboys. Events include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Calf Roping and WPRA Women’s Barrel Racing. The Kids Mutton Bustin’ event is a big crowd pleaser. Local kids between the ages of 4 and 7 will try and ride a wild and woolly sheep in the crowd-pleasing Kid’s Mutton Bustin’ event.

The rodeo is held at the Cotton Rosser Arena in Beckwourth Riverfront Park, Biz Johnson Dr, Marysville.