# Red Bluff Round-Up

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The **Red Bluff Round-Up** is a major stop on the [Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association](/source/Professional_Rodeo_Cowboys_Association) (PRCA) circuit that takes place in [Red Bluff](/source/Red_Bluff,_California), [California](/source/California), [United States](/source/United_States). It officially began in 1921[1] and was inducted to the [ProRodeo Hall of Fame](/source/ProRodeo_Hall_of_Fame) in 2015.[2] The Round-Up is the largest three day rodeo in the country.[3]

## History

The Red Bluff Round-Up unofficially started in 1918 at the A.H. Clough Ranch when some of the workers decided to hold some competitions.[4][5] This continued in 1919 when more informal competitions were held in [Vina, California](/source/Vina,_California).[5] Locals from Red Bluff and Chico saw the success of these events and started the Northern California Round-Up Association and put on the First Deer Creek Round-Up.[4][5] The first official Red Bluff Round-Up was held in 1921 when it was held in October.[5] It was moved to late April sometime between 1922 and 1926.[5] The Round-Up was postponed during the [Great Depression](/source/Great_Depression_in_the_United_States) and [World War II](/source/World_War_II). The Round-Up was first televised in 1970 on around 200 different stations.[5] In 1988, it hosted one of the “[Challenge of the Champions](/source/Challenge_of_the_Champions)” between the ProRodeo Hall of Famer, [Lane Frost](/source/Lane_Frost), and the hometown 1987 PRCA Bucking Bull of the Year, [Red Rock](/source/Red_Rock_(bull)).[6] In 1996, the Round-Up switched to the three-day format.[6]

In 2000, Round-Up officials started an event unique to the rodeo, the Wild Ride.[7][8] It consists of 12 contestants competing in saddle bronc riding while dressed in costumes.[7][8] It is held during the Sunday performance.[8] Awards are given to the top placements, consisting of a cash prize and a new saddle for first place.[8] In 2018, the Round-Up was one of the first rodeos in the country to have women’s breakaway roping on a professional level.[9]

## Community impact

The city of Red Bluff hosts many different events during rodeo week, including: blood drives, luncheons, a golf tournament, a bowling tournament, auctions, a pancake breakfast, a chili cook-off, a concert after the Saturday performance, and a parade through the downtown.[6][10][11][12] These events may vary from year to year, with the expectation of the Parade, which celebrated its 70th year in 2024.[10]

The Round-Up brings a lot of traffic through [Tehama County](/source/Tehama_County), as hundreds of contestants come from across the world to compete, and the performances draw crowds ranging in the tens of thousands.[13][14] In 2024, there were 675 competitors and 35,000 people in attendance.[13] This influx of people helps boost the economy, bringing in millions of dollars.[5][6][11][12] The Round-Up also gives back to the community by giving out scholarships and funding local organizations.[5][11]

## References

1. McGowan, Joseph A. (1961). *History of the Sacramento Valley, Volume 2*. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. p. 239.

1. ["The Past, Present and Future of the Red Bluff Round Up"](http://www.enjoymagazine.net/2016/03/24/105972/the-past-present-and-future-of-the-red-bluff-round-up). *Enjoy Magazine*. March 24, 2016.

1. ["Red Bluff Round-Up slack offers a bit more rodeo"](https://sports.yahoo.com/red-bluff-round-slack-offers-035900194.html). *yahoo! sports*. April 7, 2021.

1. Urseny, Laura (April 18, 2019). ["Rodeo 101: How to figure out the Red Bluff Round-Up | Outdoor Adventures"](https://www.chicoer.com/2019/04/18/rodeo-101-how-to-figure-out-the-red-bluff-round-up-outdoor-adventures/)

1. Nicolaus, Ruth (April 16, 2019). ["MAKING ITS MARK: Red Bluff Round-Up is part of heritage, economy, tradition in the North State"](https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=RedBluffRoundUp&f=history_red_bluff_19.pdf)

1. ["Red Bluff Round-Up"](https://www.prorodeohalloffame.com/inductees/rodeo-committees/red-bluff-round-up/). *Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame*

1. ["Wild Ride is unique to Red Bluff Round Up"](https://www.appeal-democrat.com/corning_observer/wild-ride-is-unique-to-red-bluff-round-up/article_6c605756-ab2d-11ec-89ae-43314c568a91.html). *The Corning Observer*. March 23, 2022.

1. Emerson, Cassie (April 25, 2017). ["Red Bluff's Wild Ride Steals The Show"](https://www.florodeo.com/articles/5064428-red-bluffs-wild-ride-steals-the-show). *FloRodeo*

1. Tedford, Maxwell (March 3, 2024). ["Red Bluff Round-Up cancels Cowgirls Breakaway Roping Competition"](https://krcrtv.com/news/local/red-bluff-round-up-cancels-cowgirls-breakaway-roping-competition). *KRCRTV.com*

1. ["Calendar of Red Bluff Roundup Events"](https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2024/04/16/calendar-of-red-bluff-roundup-events/). *Red Bluff Daily News*. April 16, 2024.

1. Whelchel, Lindsay (February 26, 2019). ["Rodeo Preview: Red Bluff Round-Up"](https://www.cowboysindians.com/2019/02/rodeo-preview-red-bluff-round-up/)

1. Selchow, Tiffany (April 14, 2022). ["Red Bluff Round-up 2022"](https://cowboylifestylenetwork.com/red-bluff-round-up-2022/). *Cowboy Lifestyle Network*

1. Helmes, Taylor (April 21, 2024). ["Another sold out, record-breaking day for the Red Bluff Round-Up on Sunday"](https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/another-sold-out-record-breaking-day-for-the-red-bluff-round-up-on-sunday/article_73a47ed6-003d-11ef-b505-0ba3e5e396bd.html). *Action News Now*

1. ["Red Bluff Round-Up looks to surpass success of 2021"](https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2022/03/25/red-bluff-round-up-looks-to-surpass-success-of-2021/). *Red Bluff Daily News*. March 25, 2022.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.redbluffroundup.com/)

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