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Kick Off Events are designed for CONTESTANTS ONLY - Spectators please join us for the main events on rodeo weekend!July 26 - 2025 Gilroy Rodeo Kick-off Barrel Race
8:00-10:00 - time onlies (sold in time slots)
10:30 - Youth Race (top 4 from Youth to qualify to Gilroy Rodeo Youth Shootout); High Stakes Race to follow; Open to follow High Stakes
$2,000+ added to Saturday’s Open
$500 added to Saturday's Youth
$500 added Saturday’s Futurity
$1,000+ added Gilroy Rodeo 3D High Stakes
Gilroy Rodeo 3D High Stakes Race - big money and big awards!!
$1,000 added
80% payback
$175 entry fee
3D - full second splits (example: 17.500, 18.500, 19.500) - a chance for everyone to win big!!
No sanction fees out of high stakes entry
Mandatory carryover to open race
Saddle to High Stakes Fast time; HD Smart TVs for 2D & 3D winners. + BIG CHECKS!
Buckles to D winners in both Open & Youth. Custom Spurs in the Futurity.
Top four fastest times from the Kickoff Youth Race will qualify to the Youth Shoot-Out during the Gilroy Rodeo performances.
July 25 - Warm up Race
3:00-6:00 - time onlies (cash at gate)
6:15 - 2026 futurity horse showcase
6:30 - Combined Draw (Open & Youth)
Futurity sidepot
All entries will be done via saddlebook.com.
Pre-entries/first draw will close Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. Entries will be taken day of race until the first big drag in the Open.
Pending cosanctions
Limited stock pens and stalls available - $30/night - contact Alyssa (408-500-5445) to reserve. Portables and tying welcome at no charge!
Credit Cards accepted on Saddlebook.com. Cash or check at office.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2365 Dunlap Ave , Gilroy, CA, United States, California 95020
