Lakeside Rodeo Grounds
Lakeside, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(348 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Arrive early if you want decent parking and a seat. Seating is straight bleacher benches and reviewers say backs ache by the end; bringing your own stadium seat is not permitted. Concessions run to hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and beer. The show moves quickly. One visitor was unsettled by the armed security.
An eight-acre permanent rodeo facility run by volunteers, home to a long-running April rodeo that's the town's biggest annual event. Seating is open bleachers with little shade or wind protection, so bring cushions and layers for an evening show.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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12584 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
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What visitors say
- AJ McCullough★★★★★
A brilliant way to spend an evening. Being from Ireland we weren’t used to seeing that amount of armed security. It was a bit offputting and felt on easy at times. but a very friendly atmosphere with nice staff and a great show.
3 months ago
- Dan Rawlins★★★★★
Super fun experience again this year. First time attending in about 10yrs and it is still fun. The rodeo pacing was really good and they moved through the program swiftly, ending on bull riding. Stadium seats are straight bleacher benches, which can be hard on the back by the end (stadium seats are not permitted). There were several small booths selling merchandise and other items. The concessions stands offer hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and beer (coors, Coors light and blue moon), while the Cowboy Cafe offers pulled pork burger and "western bacon" style burger (both were only OK).
4 months ago
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