Norco Rodeo 2017: Cowboys And Girls Get Ready for Ropin', Ridin', Dancin' And More

NORCO, CA — Bull riding, calf-roping and other activities are scheduled this weekend at the Ingalls outdoor arena in Norco, where the 33rd annual Norco Mounted Posse-Professional Rodeo Cowboys' Association rodeo will be held. Festivities will get underway about 7 p.m. Friday with an introduction to this year's rodeo queens, followed by drill team performances and several hours of bronc and bull riding, according to organizers.

The three-night event will boast a series of competitions for both professionals and amateurs, including a bareback riding contest, steer- wrestling, barrel racing, mutton-busting and, of course, bull riding.

On Saturday, the rodeo will resume at 5 p.m., followed at 9 p.m. by a "Rodeo Dance Party" and barbecue, with musical entertainment provided by Tina Michelle & the Rhinestone Cowboys.

On Sunday, a free cowboy church service is scheduled at 10 a.m., and gates open for the final night of roping and wrestling at 3 p.m, beginning with a "Challenged Children's Rodeo" for special needs kids.

Between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., military recruiters will be on hand for a U.S. Armed Forces salute that includes administering enlistment oaths to incoming soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines, organizers said.

Tickets are $18 for admission Friday and Sunday, though kids under 8 years old are admitted free, with additional discounts for seniors and active- duty military personnel. Saturday admission is $23.

More information is available at http://www.norcomountedposseprcarodeo.com/.

— By City News Service / Image via Shutterstock