Well we are off in running (pun intended) raising funds for Special Olympics. This is the second year we have participated in the North California Special Olympics Torch Run. Our day for our run is June 12th, the Hollister Police Department leg is from the Superior Court House to HPD. I am very proud of our employees that are choosing to participate in this great event for these very special athletes. Anytime we can help lift up and spotlight folks that need our help in this community and region, we are going to try to do something if we can.
The San Benito Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo kicks off this weekend with the Miss San Benito contest June 9th at 10 AM at Bolado Park. This is a free event for the public. June 16th is the Ranch Rodeo at Bolado Park (9:00 AM start) and the Annual Saddle Horse Show Parade in downtown Hollister starts at 11:00 AM, both events again are completely free.
Later on June 16th at Hollister Concerts (Peppertree Ranch / Guerra’s Cellars) 6 PM - 9 PM Miss San Benito will be introduced at the concert. Gates open at 5:00 PM. Los Lobos is the headliner.
June 17th at Bolado Park, there will be the Figure 8 roping eliminations and later the Jackpot Roping event, starts at 8:00 AM - again Free.
The San Benito Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo Association BBQ is later that day starting around 1:30 PM at Bolado Park.
The 85th San Benito Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo begins Friday June 22. Eliminations start at 8:00 AM. The Western Tack Show starts at 3:00 PM (in front of grandstands main gate). The first performance of the San Benito Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo starts at 7:00 PM.
Saturday and Sunday performances start 1:30 PM. The halter Horse Show will be in the Paddock at 9:30 AM on Saturday June 23rd. The cowboy bbq starts at 5:00 PM on June 23rd.
Jr Giants season begins on June 23rd with the first pitch at Dunne Park that morning.
It’s going to be a busy few weeks for all of us in the community. Many local Rodeo families will be leaving for the California State High School Rodeo Finals in Bishop, CA this weekend.
Personally, I will be at every one of these events. Additionally, I am going to Bishop to support my daughter and friends at the State Finals this next week. I will also be running the Spartan race at Toro Park on June 10th and then running the Special Olympics Torch Run on June 12th. I guess I’ll sleep when I die...lol.
I hope you try to come to many of these local events to share some fun with your neighbors, these events bring us closer together and makes our community stronger.
