Cowboys and cowgirls show off their riding skills at annual Ramona Rodeo

May 16, 2019 4:10 PM PT

Watch the pros compete in bareback riding, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping and barrel racing to earn points to qualify for state- and national-level finals. The little cowboys and cowgirls will ride sheep during the mutton busting program, and then rodeo fans can dance to the music of Nancarrow, winners of multiple San Diego Music Awards for Americana and country music. Don’t forget about the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Ramona Rodeo: 7:30 Friday and Saturday; 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona. $5-$50 Friday and Sunday, $20-$100 Saturday. ramonarodeo.net

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Lisa Deaderick

Lisa Deaderick writes about social justice issues in her Sunday column for The San Diego Union-Tribune, as well as influential San Diegans for the One-on-One series that runs on Saturdays. Each week, she’s speaking with community activists, academics, volunteers, or other knowledgeable individuals about everything from the benefits of music in education and the creative work of notable artists, to understanding the importance of representation and inclusiveness. A Chula Vista native, Lisa graduated from Bethune-Cookman University in Florida and Columbia University in New York, and has worked at the Union-Tribune since 2008.