Bull-riding, calf-roping and other activities will return to the George Ingalls Equestrian Center in Norco next week for the 2024 Norco Mounted Posse-Professional Rodeo Cowboys’ Association rodeo.

Festivities are slated to begin at 5 p.m. Aug. 23 with an introduction to this year’s rodeo queens, followed by drill team performances and several hours of ring competition, according to organizers.

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

The Norco Mounted Posse-PRCA Rodeo returned in 2022 following a two-year hiatus. The event was suspended in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-related lockdowns.

On Aug. 24, the rodeo will continue from 5-9 p.m., followed by a “Rodeo Dance Party” and barbecue, featuring live musical entertainment.

On Aug. 25, an open cowboy church service is scheduled for 10 a.m., and gates open for the final rounds of roping and wrestling at 3:30 p.m., beginning with a Challenged Children’s Rodeo for special needs kids.

Tickets are $25 for admission to the rodeo on Aug. 23 though kids under 3 years old will be admitted free, with additional discounts for seniors and active-duty military personnel. For Aug. 24, admission is $35, and for Aug. 25, admission is $20.

More information is available at norcomountedposseprcarodeo.com/.

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