Welcome to the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo! As part of the annual Valley Center Western Days, we invite you to enjoy this family-friendly rodeo experience.

Each May, the Valley Center community celebrates its western heritage with a week-long series of events including the Western Days Parade, the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, an evening musical performance, the election of Valley Center’s “Honorary Mayor,” a carnival, and so much more.

We hope you will take the time to learn more about this celebration, and then come enjoy the fun and meet some new friends. In addition to having a great time, you will be supporting the good work in our community as the rodeo helps support the Valley Center Optimists Club and youth programs like 4H and and Future Farmers of America.

Mackenzie Cayford - Miss Rodeo California 2012

Mackenzie Cayford is a 23 year old resident of Valley Center, California. She plans to attend San Diego State University to pursue an accounting degree, which she will use to open an accounting firm that focuses on handling the financial aspect of veterinary practices. Currently, she works at Countryside Veterinary Hospital, where she enjoys spending time with animals in need. Mackenzie has been involved with horses since the age of four and has competed in a variety of disciplines. She is grateful for her experiences with horses and rodeo because of the values that they have helped instilled in her. Mackenzie has represented several different rodeos in Southern California and has maintained involvement with each community she has had the privilege of working with. She believes in preserving the traditions of hard work, sportsmanship, and perseverance that the sport of rodeo has laid its foundation upon. Helping people realize that they can accomplish anything by following this path is something Mackenzie works hard to do. Throughout 2012, Mackenzie will cherish the ability she has to travel as Miss Rodeo California to promote California and the sport of professional rodeo and everything it stands for. She looks forward to the opportunities she will have to attend different rodeos and equestrian events throughout this nation.

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