One of the region’s most iconic summertime traditions gallops back into town next week as the Folsom Pro Rodeo returns for three action-packed nights of adrenaline, community, and American pride. Running July 3 through July 5 at Dan Russell Arena, this year’s event continues a legacy that has made it a staple of Folsom’s identity for more than six decades.
First held in 1960, the Folsom Pro Rodeo has grown from humble roots into one of California’s most respected and well-attended rodeo celebrations. With its blend of professional rodeo competition, dazzling entertainment, and deeply rooted community spirit, the event continues to honor the Western heritage of the region while creating new memories for generations of rodeo fans.
At Tuesday night’s Folsom City Council meeting, Mayor Sarah Aquino officially declared July 3–5 as “Western Rodeo Days” in the City of Folsom. The formal proclamation celebrates the rodeo’s 64-year history and its role in preserving the traditions of Folsom’s western roots…