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California Junior Cowboys Association

Welcome to the California Junior Cowboys Association!
Empowering California’s youth through rodeo skills, competition, and camaraderie.

2025-2026 Season

  • November 7-9, 2025 - (Completed)​
  • January 2-4, 2026 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
  • January 23-25, 2026 -
  • February 13-15, 2026 - Entries Now Open
  • March 27-29, 2026
  • May 22-24, 2026 - CJCA Finals Rodeo on May 24, 2026
  • May 31, 2025 - Year-End Awards Banquet at Ritchie Barn (Visalia, CA)

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All rodeos are held at the Woodlake Rodeo Grounds. Dates subject to change each season.​​

Important Deadlines & Reminders

  • January 23-25, 2026 Robert Lea Memorial Rodeo is coming up this weekend! Find days sheets, schedules, volunteer sign-ups, and more at the Robert Lea Memorial Rodeo page!   

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  • January 23-25, 2026 Robert Lea Memorial Rodeo Entries Closed.              â€‹â€‹

  • Entries for RODEO 5 & 6 February 13-15, 2026 Now Open

    • Regular entries close Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

    • Late entries close Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM. 

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  • Membership is required to enter any CJCA rodeo.

    • Click here to complete your CJCA membership.

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  • Sponsorship minimum of $200 is required of all members in order to be              eligible to compete in the Finals rodeo and receive year-end awards.

    • Click here for the sponsorship information and forms.

    • Sponsorship Deadline: March 1, 2026

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  • Vendor Applications:

    • Deadline to apply is Thursday, January 22, 2026. Apply online here.

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  • Age Divisions: 

    • Contestant age divisions for the 2025-2026 season are determined by the contestant's age as of January 1, 2026​​

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  • Team Roping Reminder: 

    • Contestants may enter the team roping event twice but MUST switch ends. ​

Thank you to Doug Stewart, the Official Photographer of the CJCA!
Capture the excitement of each rodeo—visit Doug’s website to order photos of your contestants in action!
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