‘Hang on tight’: Coarsegold rodeo attracts fans from all over the Central Valley

COARSEGOLD, Calif (KSEE/KGPE) – The 73rd annual Coarsegold Rodeo kicked off Friday, combining local pride with western heritage, and perhaps a touch of ‘I could do that.’

Fans came from all over the valley to cheer, eat barbecue, and daydream about themselves breaking out into the arena just like the cowboys do.

“Oh, man. All the time. I wish I grew up becoming like a bronc rider,” rodeo fan Nienke Van Der Vis said.

“Barrel racing. I want to do barrel racing so bad,” fan Alissa Phelps said…

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