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High Desert Rodeo prepares the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds for September events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

High Desert Rodeo prepares the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds for September events

Summary

Organizers are preparing the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville for the upcoming High Desert Rodeo. The event, scheduled for September 19 and 20, includes bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, and various other livestock competitions. Shannon Finch of Double F Cattle Co. is leading the site setup, which involves heavy grading and arena construction to ensure footing for participating horses. The weekend features a cancer-awareness night on Saturday followed by a performance from the band Southern Spirit. A separate Jaripeo Rodeo event will take place simultaneously at Hesperia Lake as part of Hesperia Days, following a split between the Hesperia Recreation and Park District and the Hesperia Wranglers. Fans can purchase tickets through local vendors or the official fair website to access the weekend performances.

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By the Numbers

•The High Desert Rodeo begins September 19 at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds.
•Events include bull riding, team roping, ranch broncs, and multi-age barrel racing.
•Southern Spirit performs a concert following the rodeo on Saturday evening.
•Saturday is designated as Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night for cancer awareness.
•Hesperia Days will hold a separate Jaripeo Rodeo at Hesperia Lake on the same dates.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — High Desert Rodeo prepares to kick up dirt at Victorville fairgrounds

What they're saying

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Excitement brews as High Desert Rodeo officials begin preparing the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds for the group’s dirt rodeo and concert in September.
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