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2017 Poly Royal Rodeo at Cal Poly State University

April 7, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - April 8, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

The 77th annual Poly Royal Rodeo will offer a whole new spectator experience as it moves to a premiere arena — Cal Poly’s Alex G. Spanos Stadium.

The rodeo will be held April 7-8, 2017, at the Spanos Stadium. The new venue will nearly double the capacity for spectators.

“The Poly Royal Rodeo has been held at the Cal Poly rodeo grounds for more than 70 years,” Coach Ben Londo said. “Relocating the rodeo is monumental. This will not only improve the spectator experience but allow the Cal Poly Rodeo program to make history by potentially becoming the largest college rodeo in the country.”

The Poly Royal Rodeo, held during Cal Poly’s annual Open House weekend, is deeply rooted in the university’s history and remains one of Cal Poly’s most revered events.

College rodeo athletes from all over the West Coast will compete for a championship title in events such as barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling. The rodeo will also include stunts, clown acts, calf dressing and more.

The cost of hosting the rodeo at the stadium will be paid for by sponsorships, donors and ticket sales.

Last year nearly 6,000 people attended the standing room only rodeo. Spanos Stadium can accommodate more than 11,000 guests.

“In the past our facility held up to 2,500 people for a performance,” said Londo. “That left as many as 3,500 people standing. The stadium offers ample seating, in-place logistics to handle large crowds, and a new and exciting spectator experience to our rodeo.”

The program’s new venue aligns with the momentum the program has seen in recent years under Londo’s leadership. In May 2015 Mark and Jessie Milano announced their plans to establish a $1 million endowment to benefit the Cal Poly Rodeo team in perpetuity. The gift increased the program’s scholarship offerings to more than $80,000 in 2016-17, up from $16,000 awarded in 2015-16.

The 2017 rodeo will feature two back-to back evening performances followed by a headline concert Saturday night, with the act to be announced at a later date.

Tickets will go on sale in February at www.tickets.calpoly.edu. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Cal Poly Rodeo Program.

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  • Start: April 7, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
  • End: April 8, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
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The 77th annual Poly Royal Rodeo will offer a whole new spectator experience as it moves to a premiere arena — Cal Poly’s Alex G. Spanos Stadium.

The rodeo will be held April 7-8, 2017, at the Spanos Stadium. The new venue will nearly double the capacity for spectators.

“The Poly Royal Rodeo has been held at the Cal Poly rodeo grounds for more than 70 years,” Coach Ben Londo said. “Relocating the rodeo is monumental. This will not only improve the spectator experience but allow the Cal Poly Rodeo program to make history by potentially becoming the largest college rodeo in the country.”

The Poly Royal Rodeo, held during Cal Poly’s annual Open House weekend, is deeply rooted in the university’s history and remains one of Cal Poly’s most revered events.

College rodeo athletes from all over the West Coast will compete for a championship title in events such as barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling. The rodeo will also include stunts, clown acts, calf dressing and more.

The cost of hosting the rodeo at the stadium will be paid for by sponsorships, donors and ticket sales.

Last year nearly 6,000 people attended the standing room only rodeo. Spanos Stadium can accommodate more than 11,000 guests.

“In the past our facility held up to 2,500 people for a performance,” said Londo. “That left as many as 3,500 people standing. The stadium offers ample seating, in-place logistics to handle large crowds, and a new and exciting spectator experience to our rodeo.”

The program’s new venue aligns with the momentum the program has seen in recent years under Londo’s leadership. In May 2015 Mark and Jessie Milano announced their plans to establish a $1 million endowment to benefit the Cal Poly Rodeo team in perpetuity. The gift increased the program’s scholarship offerings to more than $80,000 in 2016-17, up from $16,000 awarded in 2015-16.

The 2017 rodeo will feature two back-to back evening performances followed by a headline concert Saturday night, with the act to be announced at a later date.

Tickets will go on sale in February at www.tickets.calpoly.edu. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Cal Poly Rodeo Program.